Lawrence County Substance Abuse Coalition meeting held on Monday, February 27 was a success

Lawrence County Substance Abuse Coalition meeting held on Monday, February 27 was a success

Topic of discussion at the Lawrence County Substance Abuse Coalition was on Social Hosting and Parents Contributing to a Minor. Captain Adam Brewer with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department spoke on Social Host laws in Tennessee.

Detective Blake Arnold with the Criminal Investigation department of the Lawrenceburg PD spoke further on the laws regarding Contributing to a Minor. General Brent Cooper added to the presentation from a prosecution standpoint.

Overall message is that parents and young adults hosting parties for underage youth is unhealthy, unsafe and illegal. Members of the coalition were trained on a local conditions activity that will help in future planning.

The training was provided by Captain Kyle Farley with the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force. Coalition members and guests were encouraged to educate others on issues our community faces with parents hosting parties with underage drinking.

Yard signs with the message from Drug Free Action Alliance, "Parents Who Host Lost the Most", were distributed to place in the community to spark conversations and increase awareness. If you have questions or would like a yard sign to place at your home or business, please call 931-244-5533.