The Hawai'i Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HPPUD) was created in December 2002 to address the problem of underage drinking in the state of Hawai'i. The members of the partnership represent county, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, private businesses and community residents concerned with the health of Hawai'i's youth. The structure of HPPUD consists of (1) four county coalitions to address the unique needs of each county, and (2) a statewide advisory council consisting of representatives from each county coalition.
Each county coalition meets monthly to develop short-term and long-term strategies and projects, to share in the success of present initiatives, and to welcome newly recruited community groups.
Click HERE if you would like to become a member of HPPUD
Kaua'i County Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking
The population of Kauai County is the smallest of the counties,
yet underage drinking poses comparable challenges. Activities include
enforcement operations, merchant education, Shattered Dreams
(a one-day drunk driving reenactment), and Fatal Vision
Goggles school presentations.
Contact:
Theresa Koki- Kaua'i Anti-Drug Coordinator
Email: tkoki@kauai.gov
Honolulu County Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking
Honolulu County is home to the majority of Hawai'i's diverse population.
The effectiveness of this coalition has been maximized through
the creation of four specialized task forces.
Contact:
Valerie S. Mariano- State Attorney General's Office
Email: valerie.s.mariano@hawaii.gov
Vital Signs: Binge Drinking Among High School Students and Adults - United States, 2009
Binge drinking was responsible for more than half of the estimated 79,000 deaths and two thirds of the estimated 2.3 million years of potential life lost as a result of excessive drinking each year in the United States during 2001-2005. Read More...
Press Release: 1 in 4 high school students and young adults report binge drinking. Read More...
Vital Signs: CDC Report
Binge drinking has not been well-recognized as a public health problem. This CDC report points out how common binge drinking is and what can be done about it. Read More...
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILES OF ALCOHOL RELATED BEHAVIORS AMONG YOUTH
The Hawaii SPF-SIG is pleased to announce the release of the EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILES OF ALCOHOL RELATED BEHAVIORS AMONG YOUTH, March 2008, May 2010 Revised for the Hawaii, Maui, Kauai Counties and the City and County of Honolulu.
MAHALO TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS!!! Especially our County representatives!!!
The link below will take you directly to the documents. Please feel free to
distribute.
http://hawaii.gov/health/substance-abuse/prevention-treatment/survey/HiEpiCou
ntyProfile.html
Leadrship To Keep Children Alcohol Free
Coalition For A Drug-Free Hawaii
Coalition For A Drug-Free Lanai
If your organization is part of the HPPUD Coalitions and would like to send us information and flyers to your event, please contact:
Barbara Caballes
Email:barbara.payomo@us.army.mil
Phone: (808) 672-1517
Or, if your organization would like more information on HPPUD, please contact:
Lt Colonel Tamah-lani Noh
Statewide HPPUD Coordinator
Email: tamahlani.noh@us.army.mil
Phone: (808) 672-1520
News Release: 01DEC2010 - MORE THAN HALF TON OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
COLLECTED IN TAKE-BACK PROGRAM...read more
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Officials cope with new drug craze...read more
Drug Use Rising! Watch the video
Pot Icecream...Watch the video