South Baldwin group battling drug, alcohol abuse

South Baldwin County community groups, educators, police and other officials will be seeking a federal grant in March to help pay for efforts to combat substance abuse problems facing local teens.

Three of the biggest substance abuse issues for Foley area teens are alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs, according to a report by the South Baldwin Coalition for Prevention. The coalition was established in 2008 as a network of parents, students, educators, law enforcement, businesses and other community members, said Terry Burkle, a member of the organization and director of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation.

The group has been working on organization plans since its first meeting in August, Burkle said. She said the next step will be getting the money to put plans into place

South Baldwin group battling drug, alcohol abuse