Creating a community that encourages children, adolescents, and adults to make healthy choices by changing the social norms regarding substance abuse
Substance Abuse Issues in Albany County
Negative Impact of the misuse of alcohol:
74% of all arrests in Albany County involve alcohol. (Evaluation of Alcohol Factors in Albany County Custodial Arrests)
58.2% of Albany County 12th graders reported that they used alcohol in the past 30 days; 43.2% reported binge drinking. (PNA, 2006)
39.2% of Albany County 10th graders reported that they used alcohol in the past 30 days;
29% reported binge drinking.
Wyoming ranks 4th in the nation for youth binge drinking (having more than 5 alcoholic beverages in a couple of hours) in the last month. (Wyoming’s First Lady’s Initiative)
In 2005, there were 208 admissions to IMH ER for alcohol intoxication. (IMH)
Average Blood Alcohol Level of persons admitted for acute alcohol intoxication was
0.22 (almost 3 times the legal driving limit of 0.08). (IMH)
How to Get Involved
Join the Coalition to Prevent Substance Abuse.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11:00 – 1:00 at the Laramie Police Department.
Lunch is provided.
Contact Us:
Coalition to Prevent Substance Abuse
(307) 745-8770
(307) 742-3047
2523 Garfield Street, Suite D
Laramie, Wyoming 82070