Beech Tree News Network

Did you know….

•There are millions of Americans in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. 

•Taxpayers have invested millions of dollars in understanding addiction.

•Almost two-thirds of American have friends or family members who have struggled with addiction. 

•Over 21 million Americans (66 percent) suffer from addiction or dependence on alcohol and drugs and have yet to experience recovery. 

•September has a National Prevention Week. 

•Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds.

•Suicide rates differ between boys and girls. Girls think about and attempt suicide about twice as often as boys, and tend to attempt suicide by overdosing on drugs or cutting themselves.

If you would like to know more about the B.C. Drug Free coalition or have questions considering   any of the topics on the sheets please contact Rhonda Vaughn [email protected] or Ali Johnson [email protected] . Please Sign and return by September 26th, 2017.