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The New Look of Lee County
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2-26-13 Drug House Odyssey 2-26-13 Drug House Odyssey
According to the 2010 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, Florida and Lee County share a serious youth alcohol abuse problem with the rest of the nation; and
Whereas, by the 6th grade, 11.7% of Florida youth reported past month use, increasing to over half (51.2%) of 12th grade youth (DCF, 2000) and in Lee County, 8.4% of middle school students and 31.7% of high school students reported an alcohol binge in the past two weeks; and
Whereas, the mission of the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida is to help children in Lee County lead alcohol and drug free lives through prevention programs such as Drug House Odyssey; and
Whereas, in 2012 more than 2,400 students, teachers, parents and children toured Drug House Odyssey, including 2,100 fifth graders, at least that many are expected in 2013; and
Whereas, Drug House Odyssey is scheduled for March 5, 6, and 8, 2013 at Cape Christian Fellowship in Cape Coral, Florida; and
Whereas, the three leading causes of death for 15 to 24 year olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides, with alcohol abuse being a leading factor in all three; and
Whereas, parents, teachers, youth leaders and caring adults can play an important role in helping children develop healthy attitudes toward drinking thus minimizing their risk of underage drinking; and
Whereas, 35 community agencies and organizations work together to make Drug House Odyssey possible in Lee County, allowing students to see our actual local heroes in action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize Drug House Odyssey and invites all Lee County citizens to attend this free event on March 6, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and support prevention in Lee County.
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