Each of us has an important part to play in our community's efforts to reduce alcohol and drug problems. Parents, professionals, community leaders, youth -- there's a place for anyone who wants to make a difference. Find a role that you identify with in the list below, and learn what YOU can do.

 

I am a...	Clergy/faith leader
	Community member
	Criminal justice/law enforcement professional
	Health care provider
	Parent
	Public official
	Recovery/treatment advocate
	Teacher
	Young person

Getting Started
Do you want to get involved but you're not sure where to begin? Learn the basics of community action to reduce alcohol, tobacco and drug problems.

What others have done
Thousands of ordinary individuals across the nation have joined together with others in their community to make a difference. Browse some of their success stories here, and get ideas for creating your own!

• Denver to Start Charter School for Homeless Youth
  Two nonprofit organizations in Denver, Colo., opened a charter school for homeless youth in 2005.
  
  
• Marathon Running Part of Recovery for Odyssey House Residents
  Members of Odyssey House ran the 2005 New York City Marathon.
  
  
• A New PATH Fashion Show Celebrates Recovery
  As part of its celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) held its first annual "Strut for Sobriety" fashion show on September 10 in San Diego, California.