Huron Valley Community Coalition Shares Tips to Prevent Teenage Drinking and Drug Use

Dear Parent(s),

The 2013 high school graduation season is here. The Huron Valley Community Coalition works hard to impress upon teens the facts about substance use. Even though the majority of teens make good choices and do not drink or use drugs, graduation celebrations can provide temptations that could produce tragic results. Therefore, during this celebratory time, we are asking for your continued support in preventing teenage drinking and drug use.

Your community police departments want to share the following valuable information to help make your teen's graduation parties safe and keep you Informed.

• Alcohol consumed or possessed by persons under the age of 21 years is against the law.
• It is against the law to furnish alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 years, or knowingly allow the consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor.
• The parent or other person who knowingly allows or furnishes alcohol or illegal drugs at their home, a rented room, a limousine or any other location where young people under the age of 21 years congregate, Is guilty of breaking the law and may be convicted of a misdemeanor.
• If you or your son or daughter is convicted of a misdemeanor, you may be sentenced up to 93 days in jail, fined up to $500 and you will have a criminal record.

A good resource we would like to bring to your attention is the "Family Guide to Teen Parties" containing tips for safe gatherings. You can view it at: www.hvcoalition.org,click on Projects.

The local police departments listed below are committed to enforcing liquor laws and need your help to prevent illegal and Irresponsible alcohol consumption. Your support in this effort is greatly appreciated and necessary because it truly takes the community working together to keep our youth safe and substance free.

Thank you!

Thomas C.Lindberg, Chief

Milford PD

Edward A. Harris, Chief

White Lake PD

Source: Huron Valley Community Coalition