Virginia ABC Hosts Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program at Camp Roanoke

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) brings its message of drug and alcohol abuse prevention to an audience of middle school age children and their parents on May 2 at Camp Roanoke in Salem.

Being Outstanding Leaders Together (BOLT) against Drugs and Alcohol is a series of one-day events hosted by community coalitions through a partnership with Virginia ABC’s Education and Prevention Section. The coalition partner for this event is the Prevention Council of Roanoke County. The event will address youth drug and alcohol trends, relational and social behaviors related to drugs and alcohol, and the importance of peer leadership skills. Sessions and activities provided by local high school students and community groups will provide a hands-on experience aimed towards educating 6th–8th graders in making positive decisions regarding drug and alcohol use. The event is FREE and open to young people and their parents.

Media are invited to attend for interviews and photographs:

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The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is a major source of revenue for the commonwealth, contributing more than $1.8 billion to the general fund in the last five years. The agency currently operates 351 state stores. Its Bureau of Law Enforcement oversees more than 16,000 ABC licensed establishments while the Hearings and Appeals Division considers more than 700 cases each year. The agency also provides alcohol education and prevention programs for people of all ages. ABC is committed to progress and innovation in carrying out its control, service and revenue mission.