Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Adopted 1997, Updated 2014 and 2020

LWVE supports the following as it relates to Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs (ATOD), Vaping devices and E-cigarette use:

• Educational programs that support improved chemical health, including:
  • Ongoing programs, especially in the middle and high school years.
  • Regular continuing education for adult educators, coaches and school administrators.
  • Alternatives to suspension for minor Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug, Vaping devices and e-cigarette violations in the schools.
• Youth-led and peer-to-peer education and prevention programs. Allocation of public funds for a community initiative to prevent illegal Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Vaping devices and e-cigarette use.
• Consistent city and school guidelines for adults who chaperone youth activities.
• City ordinances and law enforcement efforts designed to reduce underage Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Vaping devices and e-cigarette violations.
• Legal system diversion alternatives, such as Youth Court, for low level Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Vaping devices and e-cigarette violations.