ROC-FM at 62811 New Haven Road, Ray, MI 48096 US - You don´t have to be an adult to make a real impact

You don´t have to be an adult to make a real impact. Although many conflicting messages about drug and alcohol use may compete for your attention, you can empower yourself by getting informed and getting active. By making your voice heard, you can make your community a healthier place for your neighbors, your friends and yourself.






What you can do:

• Be a role model for your peers by making healthy lifestyle decisions about drug and alcohol use.
• Help your school to organize after school activities.
• Voice your concern to friends if you think they are having a problem with alcohol or drugs.
• Get involved in a community coalition or advocacy group. It is important that the youth in the community have a voice.
• Volunteer your time at a local family shelter or treatment center.
• Start or join a chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).

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