For Our Community

Drug Prevention Coalition
of Douglas County

Serving all of Douglas County to provide education across the lifespan, improve community literacy about substance abuse and improve access to treatment for addiction.

Small Talks make a big difference

Why should you talk to kids about alcohol? Underage drinking is a real problem in Wisconsin, and it starts earlier and can be more dangerous than you might think. But parents, loved ones, and other caring adults can make a real difference. All you have to do is talk. That’s right. Having small, casual conversations with kids, starting around age 8, can help prevent underage drinking.

Drug Prevention work is effective.

It helps save lives and strengthens communities.

What do you want to learn about?

Tobacco is Changing

Cigarette use may be dropping among Wisconsin’s youth, but newer, less recognizable tobacco products are gaining popularity fast, and that’s not good because there’s no such thing as a safe tobacco product.

Dose of Reality

It is important to get your DOSE OF REALITY about the risks and dangers of using prescription narcotics, as well as the signs of abuse, before it becomes a problem for you or your loved ones.

Small Talks

Small talks are short, casual conversations that help you connect with your child on the important stuff, like underage drinking. Having lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow.

Get the Facts

Great information about drugs and alcohol
is all right here

It can be hard to know how to find good and accurate information. Our Coalition wants to make that a little easier. We’ve compiled links and basic information for you on drugs of abuse, their effects and warning signs. Check it out here.