The Coalition for Placer Youth is committed to keeping our community up-to-date on the most recent news and reports about teen substance abuse. Please see below for recent articles and reports.

News Stories

Parents Held Responsible for Underage Drinking

The Wall Street Journal- December 30, 2011

Coverage of the October 29th Medication Take-Back Event

News 10 Morning Broadcast- October 29th, 2011

Drug Deaths Exceed Traffic Deaths

ABC News – September 20, 2011

Dad of ex-addict breaks the silence

Roseville Press Tribune – August 17, 2011

Teen tells of drug use, recovery

Roseville Press Tribune – August 17, 2011

Placer teens struggle with pill popping

Roseville Press Tribune – August 03, 2011

Is local teen prescription drug abuse happening?

Auburn Journal – June 24, 2011

Reports

Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem

 The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

CPY Newsletters

October, 2011- Coalition For Placer Youth Raising Placer Drug Free Newsletter