PROGRAMS for Fiscal Year 2025-26
To get additional information about programs or to schedule an event please contact a member of the prevention team at 843.546.6081 Ext 16 or Ext 18.
Information Dissemination
Speaking Engagements– GCADAC prevention staff will prepare a presentation for your group. The topics will address the substances that your group believe are needing to be addressed. A general presentation can be prepared, and we can highlight concerns such as underage drinking, vaping, opioids and prescription medications and tobacco. We also make sure to include suggestions for the audience to build skills, knowledge and confidence; so that they can build their resilience to dangers of substance misuse.
Health Fairs– GCADAC prevention staff will attend community fair events. Materials and information will be prepared to provide to community members of all ages in an effort to reduce substance misuse in the community.
Environmental
PREP
GCADAC provides retailer and server education through PREP (Palmetto Retailers Education Program), originally developed by Circle Park Behavioral Health Services and LRADAC. The program is designed to modify the environment in which tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. Activities range from educating bartenders about the importance of low-risk alcoholic beverage service to encouraging establishments to offer non-alcoholic beverage promotions, to training servers and retailers to screen for false identification in an effort to detect underage consumers. For more information about PREP or to set up a retailer or server education program in your community, contact your county alcohol and drug abuse authority or visit the PREP web page.
Youth Access to Tobacco Study
Through the annual Youth Access to Tobacco Study, DAODAS monitors the state’s compliance with the Synar Regulation of the federal Public Health Service Act of 1993. The Synar Regulation is a federal mandate that requires each state to document a rate of tobacco sales to minors of no more than 20% by the year 2000. As part of the study, youth ages 15 to 17 visit convenience stores, grocery stores, drug stores, and other retail outlets and attempt to purchase cigarettes. The number and rate of cigarette sales to underage youth are documented by county, type of sales outlet, and demographics of the youth and sellers.
Education
Delivery of Operation Prevention more info to come………….
Problem Identification and Referral
Tobacco Education Program more info to come………………