Saturday, April 20, 2024
4/20/2024
The Coalition will prevent and reduce youth substance use by implementing the following strategies: provide information through social marketing and social norm campaigns aimed at changing youth and adult perceptions related to underage drinking, marijuana, prescription drug misuse, bath salt, and methamphetamine abuse; reduce youth access to alcohol through retail alcohol outlets by providing resources to retail outlets to support them in their efforts to enforce underage drinking laws; reduce access to prescription drugs for illegitimate purposes by sponsoring health care provider training and promoting the use of Maine's Diversion Alert Program by health care providers; advocate for changes to relevant policies that impact alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug abuse; provide information, support and resources to local schools and communities to address youth bullying; and provide information, support and resources to local schools and communities to foster stronger relationships between parents and children.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
