The mission of the BADPC is to reverse the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse in our communities through education, prevention, and intervention strategies and encouraging healthy alternatives.  This year we are focusing on underage drinking, and we are addressing this serious community issue on several fronts. 

As we have gathered information from the our community and specifically the teens in our community, we have identified that there is a strong need to inform and support the parents of teenage children when it comes to the issue of underage drinking. 

The Barrington Area Drug Prevention Coalition has launched a major communications campaign designed to inform and education parents about the facts and risks of underage drinking in our Barrington communities.  This is a complicated and challenging issue for parents, and this series is intended to inform and support parents of teenage children.  Specifically, this series includes information on:

• The Affects of Alcohol on a Teenager's Brain Development
• Unique Risks of Alcohol Poisoning Associated with Underage Drinking
• The Dangers of Binge Drinking
• The Correlation Between Underage Drinking and Teen Depression
• Parent's Need for Support Agains Underage Drinking
• Steps to Prevent Underage Drinking

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Edition #1
Alcohol & Brain Development

Edition #2

Support for Parents

 Edition #3

Steps to Prevent Underage Drinking

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Community Assessment: Barrington 

Top Ten Reasons

 Facts & Myths

FAQ's

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These are serious issues for our youth and our community.  These are challenging issues for parents who want the best future for their children. 

One major thrust of the BADPC is to assist, inform, and support parents and community members when it comes to underage drinking and other drug abuse prevention.  The BADPC wants to be your Parent Resource on these tough issues and challenges.

To stay informed and connected with our efforts, join our Email list by clidking on Join BADPC Email List.

The BADPC is comprised of local residents, just like you.  We're parents, we're educators, we're professionals.  We're community residents concerned about the serious issue of underage drinking.  We invite you to join us in our effort to battle underage drinking in our Barrington communities.  You can join our coalition simply by clicking on Join the BADPC.  Your support and involvement will help us make our Barrington communities a safer, healthier community for our teenagers.