An update of the Underage Drinking Task Force final recommendations and the Annual Drug Free Coalition's Report was presented to Orange County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.  You may review the Underage Drinking Task Force Final Report (PDF) and the BCC Drug Free Presentation 2009 (PDF).

To view article on Ordinances targeting underage drinking click here

 April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among our youth. Early onset of drinking can be a marker for future problems, including alcohol dependence and other substance abuse. In an effort to increase awareness, the Coalition will host several Town Hall Meetings during the month of April addressing the issue of prevention and reducing underage drinking among youth.

April 13, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting at Orlo Vista Park, 1 North Powers Drive, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (FREE to the public)

• 2008 Underage Drinking Final Report (PDF - 897 KB)
• 2008 Youth Substance Abuse Survey (PDF - 998 KB)
• 2008 HIV/AIDS Resource Guide (PDF - 449 KB)
• 2008 Interim Report (PDF - 365 KB)
• 2007 Drug Free Workplace Survey 2007 (PDF - 54 KB) and Drug free Workplace Survey Letter 2007 (PDF - 24 KB)
• 2006 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (PDF - 776 KB)
• 2006 Orange County Household Drug Survey Findings (PDF - 55 KB)
• 2006 Florida Substance Abuse Press Release (PDF - 22 KB)
• 2006 Orange County Methamphetamine Task Force Final Report (PDF - 568 KB)
• Addictions and Disabilities Resource Guide (PDF - 333 KB)
• What Parents Need to Know Brochure (PDF - 764 KB)
• County News: Chairman Briefed on Anti-Drug Initiative (PDF - 63 KB)
• Drug use by kids in trouble: 2002-03 (Excel - 15 KB), 2001-02 (Excel - 11 KB)
• Coalition For A Drug Free Community Program Evaluation (MS Word - 1 MB)
• A weed by any other name smells the same
• District 7 Provider List (MS Word - 124 KB)
• Resource Guide For A Drug Free Workplace (PDF - 364 KB)
• Is your patient (or child) abusing inhalants (External Link)
• 33-Year Study Emphasizes Lethal Consequences Of Heroin Addiction
• Orange County's Substance Abuse Problem
• Newspapers in Education
  • Elementary School (PDF - 11 MB)
  • Middle School (PDF - 2.3 MB)
  • High School (PDF - 5.6 MB)

Printable Sign

• Florida State Statue (PDF - 776 KB) states, "It is unlawful for anyone (including parents) to sell, give or serve alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age".