KMXT 100.1 FM Public Radio in Kodiak, Alaska
Underage drinking is a problem facing many Alaskacommunities, especially in rural parts of the state.
Ken McCarty is director of Kodiak’s Providence Safe Harbor office.
(Underage Drinking 1 :06s “…is they’re bored.”)
Safe Harbor is sponsoring a town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the issue with parents and educators. Titled “Lets Start Talking Before They Start Drinking,” McCarty says the town hall meetings are part of a nationwide effort to increase understanding and awareness of underage drinking and its consequences.
(Underage Drinking 2 :27s “…outcomes for our kids.”)
McCarty says in the past most of the focus has been on treatment and recovery, but that’s starting to change more toward prevention.
(Underage Drinking 3 :23s “…prevention here in Kodiak.”)
He says he’s really hoping that parents will show up to brainstorm possible solutions and share some of their own experiences.
(Underage Drinking 4 :19s “…to raise our kids.”)
Wednesday’s town hall meeting, “Let’s Start Talking Before They Start Drinking,” will take place at the Kodiak High School commons, starting at 7 p.m.
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