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Since 1966, the Council has assumed a leadership role in all aspects
of education, prevention, intervention, and treatment issues. Its
accomplishments include providing the following "firsts" in Lancaster:
- The first addiction counseling available in the County
- The first residential treatment center
- The first halfway house for recovering addicts
- The first program for chemically-impaired drivers
- The first intervention program for underage drinkers
- The first support program for children with addicted parents
- The first in-school early intervention program for young children
at high risk for using drugs
- The first summer prevention camp for high risk children
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Our Mission
The mission of the Council on Drug & Alcohol Abuse is to reduce the incidence,
prevalence, and consequences of the harmful use of and addiction to alcohol
and other drugs.
Our Accountability
Here's what a team of county-wide evaluators had to say about the work
of the Council:
| "The Council has developed sound programs to serve its clients effectively
and efficiently." |
| "The programs' organization, implementation, and current documentation
of outcomes are well done. It is further noted that several of the
programs could be models for other organizations." |
| "The statistics are extremely organized and well documented. It
is unusual for this type of program to keep such detailed records
of the services provided." |
| "The Youth Life-Skills Intervention Program is extremely well-documented
and details referral sources, disposition of cases, participant feedback
and community outreach efforts." |
| "The overall conclusion is that the Council is a strong agency."
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Recognition
- Center For Substance Abuse Prevention Exemplary Program Award
- The Insurance Partnership Gold Award
- Governor's Highway Safefy Award: Alcohol Highway Safety
- The National Commission Against Drunk Driving Award
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