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| 29 March 2001 East County High School Journalists Learn About the Dangers of Alcohol and Club Drugs Pass Message to Peers Through School Newspapers Over 60 high school journalists from throughout East County participate on forum on the dangers of drinking and club drugs. Future reporters learn from experts about hotel and limousine policies on alcohol and other drug consumption, zero tolerance laws on underage drinking. Journalists publish articles in school newspapers to send message to their peers in time for prom and graduation. more details… 22 March 2001 College Presidents’ Forum Heads of Universities Sign Historic Agreement to Address Alcohol Problems Among College Students College presidents, student leaders, and public officials sign policies that will change the environment that tolerates, if not encourages, underage and high-risk drinking. The policies will address: the promoting, advertising, and pricing of alcoholic beverages in ways that appeal to youth, enforcing underage drinking laws on and off campus, alcohol-free housing, intervention for students experiencing drinking problems, and other issues affecting student environments. more details… 15 March 2001 San Diegans Saying No 2 Meth Methamphetamine Deaths Down, Five Years After Strike Force Formed March 19 marks the fifth anniversary of the County of San Diego’s Methamphetamine Strike Force. San Diego County was once dubbed the "Meth Capital of the World", but the tide has turned and it’s no accident. Meth Strike Force founders and leaders will convene to outline successes and celebrate the anniversary. more details… 1 March 2001 Operation Safeguard II Two-Month Spring Break Operation Cracks Down on Parties, Adult Providers and Underage Drinkers Alcohol Present in 61 Young Deaths in San Diego County SAN DIEGO, CA – On July 5, 1999, a 19 year-old male placed his bottle of vodka on the sand and walked into the ocean. He drowned. On New Year’s Eve 1999, a 20 year-old female from New York visiting her cousin in San Diego went to sleep after partying and drinking all night. She never woke up. On March 30, 2000, 15 year-old Francisco Isais Jr. was drinking beer and vodka in a vacant lot. He then tried to cross the trolley tracks walking between two cars. He never made it across. more details… 28 February 2001 Operation Safeguard II Alcohol Present in 61 Young Deaths: "The Party is Over" Two-Month Spring Break Operation Cracks Down on Parties, Adult Providers and Underage Drinkers Kick-off rally for two-month Operation Safeguard II with over 10 law enforcement agencies from throughout San Diego County. Operation Safeguard II includes DUI checkpoints, shoulder tap and decoy operations, compliance checks, keg registration enforcement and home party dispersal over high school and college Spring Break period. more details… 16 February 2001 Dozens of Local Businesses Learn How To Stay Drug-Free Safe and Drug-Free Forum Teaches Employers About Their Rights and Liabilities More than 70 representatives from San Diego County Businesses get together for a breakfast forum, to hear from experts on setting-up a Safe and Drug-Free Workplace. more details… 14 February 2001 Club Drugs Present in 50 Deaths Community Recommends Strategies to Fight Growing Problem SAN DIEGO, CA – Kenneth Shortridge learned his 27 year-old son was using drugs. But he found out too late. Caleb was already dead. more details… 12 February 2001 "The Other Side of Ecstasy" Club Drugs Present in 50 Deaths in San Diego County; Community Says: "The Party is Over" Law enforcement, public health officials, and community representatives join efforts to combat Club Drugs. Highlight the dangers associated with these so-called “Love” and “Fun” drugs. Announce strategies to deal with this growing problem. more details… 26 January 2001 Nation Spends Over $80 Billion Per Year to Deal with Substance Abuse: Where Are Your Tax Dollars Going? Experts Available to Talk about Local Spending and the Need for Increased Funding for Treatment and Prevention SAN DIEGO, CA – On Monday, January 29, 2001, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse will release the first study on state-by-state spending on substance abuse. more details… 3 January 2001 "TRAFFIC"Arrives in San Diego Experts Available to Discuss Regionís Latest Drug Trend and Culture SAN DIEGO, CA – On Friday, audiences from across San Diego County will get a chance to see the movie “Traffic,” a realistic version of the region’s drug culture, filmed primarily in San Diego and Tijuana locations. more details… |
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