The mission of the Shrewsbury Community Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse is to develop comprehensive and effective alcoholism and drug abuse prevention programs in Shrewsbury Borough School and extending these messages to the entire Shrewsbury community. The committee will organize and coordinate these efforts by involving members of the Shrewsbury Borough School, local law enforcement, local businesses and community groups, and concerned residents for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse through education.

Commission Members	Position
Nikki Barreca & Ginny O'Dor	Co-Chairmen
Jeff DeSalvo	Council Liaison
Judge James Berube	Court Representative
Lt. Louis Ferraro	Police Liaison
Sgt. Louis Fitzgerald (DARE)	Police Liaison
Officer Jessica Boyd (DARE)	Police Liaison
Lisa Barnes	BOE Liaison
Heather Thompson	Resident
Marisa Shaheen, Guid. Coun.	Admin Liaison
Ray Peterson, Kiwanis	Community Groups
A Great Resource for Parents Parent helpline deals with substance issues (published in the Hub August 18, 2011) When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where to find the appropriate substance abuse treatment program if one is needed. A new toll-free telephone helpline is providing that assistance. The Parents Toll Free Helpline, 1- 855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373), is staffed by clinical social workers with practical experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment. The helpline, launched by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, began taking calls in April 2011.