Substance abuse prevention

News & Alerts!

ARE ENERGY DRINKS DANGEROUS?

What are energy drinks? No doubt, you may have heard of Red Bull, Rage, Rock Star, Full Throttle, Pimp Juice, Cocaine or Blow. These are just some of the caffeine-laden energy drinks that are being marketed to our youth.
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Chariho Tri-Town
Task Force Awarded a $500,000 Federal Grant

The Chariho Tri-Town Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention was awarded a Federal Drug Free Community Grant.
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"TopTips for Monitoring
YourTeen's Use of
Digital Technologies"

Parents: The Anit-Drug Web Site's new article TopTips For Monitoring Your Teen's Use of Digital Technologies describes the potential for a world of temptation and misinformation on topics such as drugs, sex, and other risky behaviors.
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What are Inhalants?

Volatile substances producing chemical vapors that can be inhaled through the nose or mouth... Learn more...

The NSDUH Report

"Seasonality of Youth's
First-Time Use of Marijuana, Cigarettes, or Alcohol"
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New Rhode Island Laws Recently Passed

Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test...Don't Hold Your Breath

Do you know that there is a newly amended law in Rhode Island (RI General Law 31-27-2.1) for those who refuse to submit to a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol level that results in:

First Offense:

  • Driving license suspended six months to one year
  • $200 to $500 fine
  • Up to 60 hours of community service
  • Attendance at a special course on driving while intoxicated and/or alcohol or drug treatment

Second Offense:

  • $600-$1000 fine
  • 60 to 100 hours of community service
  • Required alcohol and/or drug treatment
  • Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
  • Imprisonment up to 6 months

Third Offense:

  • Driving license suspended two to five years
  • $800-$1000 fine
  • Not less than 100 hours of community service
  • Required alcohol and/or drug treatment
  • Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
  • Imprisonment up to one year

To view a full document, click on the link for 31-27-2.1 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test..

Furnishing Alcohol to Minors...Adults Beware!

Did you know…that there are newly amended laws in Rhode Island (RI General Laws 3-8-11.1 and 3-8-11.2) that holds the adult responsible for permitting the use of alcohol by minors under their supervision?

  • If you permit or knowingly furnish alcohol to a minor in your home you could be jailed up to 6 months, fined between $350 to $1000, and/or be charged with a misdemeanor on the first offense
  • That a second violation includes fines of not less than $750 to $1000 and you could be jailed up to 6 months and charged with a misdemeanor
  • The third violation includes a fine not to exceed $2500, charged with a felony and possible imprisonment for one-year
  • That the legal drinking age in Rhode Island is 21 for a reason

To view a full document, click on the link for 3-8-11.1 Furnishing or Procurement of Alcoholic Beverages for Underage Persons.

To view a full document, click on the link for 3-8-11.2 Penalty for violation of § 3-8-11.1..

 

"Did you know that even moderate drinking, under certain circumstances, is not risk free? And that if you drink at more than moderate levels, you may be putting yourself at risk for serious problems with your health and problems with family, friends, and coworkers?"
- alcoholscreening.org