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.

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

View the 2012 Press Release below.

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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UPC responds to advertising Happy Hours

WASHINGTON - Cheff Geoff's claims to have "The Best Happy Hour" in D.C. and Chevy Chase.
The happy hour is just as great at their Tysons Corner location, they say, but the restaurant can't advertise those drink or food specials online or using its Twitter or Facebook accounts. Read more from WTOP article.