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!'20 .-.TU~.SDAY., NOVEMBER 27, 1990 Chairman 'Cole introduced Mr. Joseph Finley, Chairman of the Prevention and Education Committee. Mr. Finley reviewed a "report card" which the Committee had given itself. The Committee graded itself in the areasof public apathy~ coordination of local drug programs, research, and various drug-related programs and activities of the 'Committee over the last year. Chairman Cole introduced Ms. Bonnie Favero, Chairman of CADRE (Commonwealth Alliance for'Drug Rehabilitation and Education). Ms. Favero reviewed CADRE's objectives for 89-90: (1) publish and distribute 10,000 copies of the Parents Guide; (2) formation and training for facilitators of Families Anonymous; (3) training for faci!itators in each school for Children of Substance Abusers groups; and (4) video program "Community Summit" to create awareness and education on drug issues. Objectives for 90-91 included the following: (1) implementation of Drug-Free School Zones project; (2) programming designed for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week; and (3) continuing the "Community Summit" program. · Chairman Cole introduced Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, former Chairman of the Rehabilitation Committee. Dr. Vaughan emphasized the following points regarding the Committee: (1) community involvement; (2) enhanced scope (City and County involvement)~ (3) the new Day Treatment Program; (4) the Safe Neighborhoods Project; and (4) an enlargement of the focus of the Drug Task Force in recognizing alcohol as a drug of abuse. Future areas of concern for the Committee include the following: (1) eliminate unnecessary duplication of services; (2) find a way to educate people about the rehabilitation programs already in place; (3) prisoners and parolees need more attention; ( 4 ) prescription drug abuse; and ( 5 )' more intensive treatment programs for teenagers. '