Alcohol abuse
is an epidemic that causes people to lose their livelihoods, loved ones and sometimes their lives. There are a number of public and private campaigns that seek to prevent alcoholism, aid alcoholics and their families and friends. Some seek to stop the loss of life that occurs of roadways across the world because of drunk drivers. To develop ways to help shine a spotlight on alcohol awareness month, there are several approaches you can take.
Walk-A-Thon
A walk-a-thon is one way to engage your community in raising funds which will be donated to an organization like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) that work to help prevent deaths due to alcohol abuse or an organization like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) that help people on a path to long-term sobriety. Create signs, flyers and posters in a graphics program and then place/hand out your signs in stores, public places and schools.
Rally/Event
Host a rally or event that highlights themes like "Take the Keys" or "Have Designated Drivers," which ask people to use common sense when planning a party or attending a party where alcohol will be served. An event could include speakers that have lost a love one or has dealt with the negative effects of alcohol abuse has caused him. Alternately, hold a entertainment driven event that you don't need alcohol to have a good time.
Website/Video
Create a website, blog or video that provides personal stories, data and a place where people can talk about ways to prevent alcohol abuse. Use a tool like Google's Blogger where you can create a blog (personal or community) that speaks to the issues that Alcohol Awareness month aims to highlight. For a website, Tripid's "SiteBuilder" can be useful if you don't have the skills to create a website with web design software.
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