Louisiana Facts

"There's no reason for us to continue to be the  poorest state in the nation, with the richest companies, the richest land, and the poorest  people" -Sen. Charles Jones, D-Monroe

National Alcohol Policy

Louisiana Resource Page

The single drug linked to the largest percentage of state costs is alcohol. We were able to identify $9.2 billion in state spending linked to only to alcohol

CASA-Shoveling Up the Costs Substance Abuse.

37% of 8th graders who drink heavily attempt suicide, while 11% of non-drinking 8th graders attempt suicide.
       -Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nearly one-fourth of all persons admitted to general hospitals have alcohol problems or are undiagnosed alcoholics being treated for the consequences of their drinking
(NIAAA, Eighth Special Report, op. cit., p. xi).




 

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"Never doubt a small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead


 

 



Information and Action - October 2004    

 

 

Crossroads  
Monday, November 1, 2004
“The House that Recovery Built”
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ACTION ALERT October 30, 2004
2004 LOUISIANA RECOVERY DAY!!

Ivan Moves SoberJam to October 30, 2004
Get Involved!
New Orleans, Marconi Meadows-All Day Event   GET INVOLVED

 October 10, 2004
Remembering Cory, Vigil Held to remember the needless death of this LSU Student.
See Press Release

Read the Article in the Advocate
 

View Pictures from the Vigil

Louisiana Costs for Underage Drinking

 
 
   

 

 
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