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GASP and Ledyard Safe Teens Coalitions Launch “Be the Wall” Campaign - 6.1.11

The Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention (GASP) Coalition and the Ledyard Safe Teens Coalition have begun promoting a social marketing campaign called “Be the Wall,” which encourages parents to “be clear, be firm, be consistent” when it comes to preventing teen alcohol use. | Read More |

MADD and GASP Coalition Offer Free Workshop for Parents- 5.16.11

MADD announced today that it is launching a new program, Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence®, sponsored by Nationwide Insurance and the GASP Coalition. This program is designed to help parents and caregivers of teenagers talk about the dangers of underage drinking. | Read More |

Groton Parks and Recreation Adopts No Smoking Policy at Local Playgrounds- 5.3.11

In the Town of Groton, smoking is now prohibited in the vicinity of playgrounds and areas where children are present. | Read More |

GASP Coalition Launches Social Norms Campaign at Fitch High School- 1.4.11

“Majority Rules.” Starting in January, this is the slogan that Fitch High School students, faculty and parents will be seeing on posters that will be hung throughout the school and in the community. | Read More |

Prescription Drug Take Back Event Offers Safe Way to Dispose of Unused Drugs- 05.05.10

The GASP Coalition will hold a prescription drug take back event on Thursday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Rd. | Read More |

Former New York Jets Player Tackles the Effects of Drinking- 9.28.09

Dennis O’Sullivan, former NFL player for the New York Jets, will discuss the negative effects alcohol and drugs have on an athlete’s performance during a presentation entitled “Pure Performance,” at Fitch High School on Wednesday, October 7 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Read More |

Free Dinner for Families to Celebrate Family Day™- 9.16.09
Free dinner, fun activities and exciting entertainment are all part of the Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition’s Family Day™ event, which will take place on Monday, September 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School in Groton. | Read More |

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