The Substance Abuse Council, in collaboration with law enforcement and other community leaders, formed the Underage Drinking Prevention Forum, in 2002, to implement strategies to reduce underage drinking and the problems it causes in our community. Sheriff Al Byam chairs this group.

In order to ensure that our efforts would be successful; in 2003, the Underage Drinking Prevention Forum implemented Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol, a researched based program proven to reduce availability and access of alcohol to youth. Research shows that when availability is reduced, use rates decline as well.

The UAD meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Central Christian Church.

Meeting Schedule:
General Quarterly Meeting: continuing strategic planning
Tuesday, January 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
Central Christian Church
713 Riverside Drive, BC

UAD Community Meeting:
February 12th, noon
Central Christian Church
713 Riverside Drive, BC

Meth and Medicine Abuse Training
Wednesday, February 13th
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068
 

Learn More About the 2 UAD Sub-Committees That Are Active in Combating the Problem of Underage Drinking in Our Community: 
UAD - Community Sub-Committee:
Adults &Youth
UAD - Law Enforcement Sub-Committee:
Comprised of law enforcement personnel from multiple jurisdictions; chaired by Prosecutor John Hallacy.