Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has worked to ensure that during April, and the other 11 months of the year, to increase public awareness and understanding aimed at reducing the stigma associated with alcoholism. Too often, these stigmas prevent families and individuals from seeking help.
As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, NCADD promotes and alcohol-free weekend. This year alcohol-free weekend takes place April 4-6. Alcohol-free weekend was established to create public awareness about alcohol use and how it affects people and businesses. The goal is to spend three days alcohol free and engage in other safe activities.
On our campus this could look like:
-taking a walk
-visiting a local coffee shop
-hanging out at Phoenix Park
-playing frisbee/sand volleyball/soccer/whatever in Tower's field
-volunteering at a local organization
-writing a letter
-calling a friend or family member
-having a picnic
-catching a movie at the budget theater
Just to name a few...
Resources:
http://www.ncadd.org/index.php
http://www.ncadd.org/index.php/for-the-media/press-releases-a-news-articles/318-ncadd-alcohol-awareness-month
http://www.ncadd.org/index.php/in-the-news/1042-ncadd-announces-alcohol-free-weekend-april-4-6-2014
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