2. Substance abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in our community

3. Over 20,000 people in Durham County are addicted to alcohol or drugs

4. That’stwentythousand

5. 1 in 10 of us

6. People suffering with addiction are in your workplace, your church, your extended family.

7. Think about this…

8. 1 in 10 of the people that you see everyday has a substance abuse problem

9. Who are these people?

10. Forget the stereotypes Look in the mirror They are people just like you and me

11. Substance abuse costs Durham County over a quarter billion dollars a year

12. Lost productivity Increased crime, court and prison costs Increased strain on healthcare facilities

13. Not to mention ruined lives and broken families

14. Addiction to alcohol or drugs is not a moral failing

15. It is not the result of a person’s lack of will power to quit

16. Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a chronic disease like diabetes, hypertension or asthma

17. People choose to start drinking alcohol or taking drugs, but no one chooses to become addicted

18. But there is good news

19. Treatment works Remission from addiction is possible Lives and families can be restored Substance Abuse can be Prevented

20. Substance abuse is everyone’s problem

21. Maybe you or someone you care about has this disease

22. Maybe you run a business or want a safer, healthier community

23. Be part of the solution

24. Learn the facts Understand that addiction is a disease Be part of a community-wide grassroots effort to address this problem

25. WE ARE TOGETHER FOR RESILIENT YOUTH “T.R.Y.”

26. Join us: Durhamnctry@aol.com FaceBook: Together for Resilient Youth Phone: 919-491-7811

27. Donate on line: DurhamTRY.org