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Underage and Binge Drinking: The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and its partners aim to put a dent in the number of motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers ages 15 to 24. Click for more information.

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The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County invites college-bound students and their parents to attend an upcoming "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" forum this year. The last event will be Wednesday, May 23 at Northern Virginia Community College's Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale. For more information, click image.

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MAY IS PARENTS WHO HOST, LOSE THE MOST MONTH: Don't be a party to teenage drinking this prom and graduation season. For more information, click here. Click image for more information.

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PROM NIGHT: Many Fairfax County students will be attending proms this month. Make this an alcohol-free night of celebration. For parent tips and a regional prom schedule, click image.

Parents Who Host, Lose the Most

Parents Who Host LogoJoin Parents Who Host, Lose the Most Don't be a party to Teenage Drinking Campaign now in its fifth year

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P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Against Substance Abuse

Make plans to attend the next "Protecting Against the Realities of Substance Abuse" presentation on May 21 by P.R.O.T.E.C.T., a task force of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County. For more information, click here
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Saturday Night in the Suburbs

Saturday Night in the Suburbs is a parent awareness program of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County featuring an evening of dialogue with a panel of high school seniors on drugs and alcohol use, teen parties, parent supervision and enabling, the Internet and communication with parents.
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Police Urge Caution during Prom/Grad Season

FCPS News Release/13/142/0009/LHC(3), May 21, 2012

McLean Police District – Celebrations for joyous occasions such as proms and graduations are in full swing this month and police urge revelers to party safely but to be aware of the strict consequences of underage drinking.
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County Fights Teen Drinking in Prom Season

May is declared "Parents Who Host Lose the Most Month"
By William Callahan, May 7, 2012, Lorton Patch

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is urging parents not to give their teens alcohol — especially important now that it’s high school prom and graduation season.

In partnership with the Unified Prevention Coalition (UPC) of Fairfax County, the board has proclaimed May “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” month in the region. Together, they are making a concerted effort to educate parents and their teens about the effects and health risks of teen drinking.
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Herndon High Hosts Youth Drinking Forum

By Alex McVeigh, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection
Herndon High School hosted "The Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Tuesday, April 24, a forum discussing the consequences of alcohol use with students and parents in the community. The event, hosted by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County, featured facts about the social, legal and physical consequences of alcohol use. Read more from the article.

Red Apple video promoting UPC Perils of College Drinking Program

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UPC Urges County Residents to Report Underage Drinking Parties.

2012 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted May 1, 2012, for a proclamation in support of the Unified Prevention Coalition's Prevention Coalition's "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most" public education campaign

FCPS, Fairfax County Designate May as Parents Who Host, Lose the Most Month

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Fairfax Group Receives Grant to Prevent Underage and Binge Drinking

A community based organization in Fairfax County that works to combat underage and binge drinking just received a major grant.

On Wednesday, the United Prevention Coalition announced an annual $200,000 grant for its program. The money comes from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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County Aims to Prevent Substance Use and Abuse

By Alex McVeigh, Fairfax Connection, Thursday, April 5, 2012
Alcohol use down, painkiller and inhalant use on the rise.
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