“Own The Upside” Educational Presentation Now Available!

“Own The Upside” Educational Presentation Now Available!

Polk County, FL – Underage abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other substances are problems facing every community.  However, the good news is that knowing the facts and acting responsibly can help prevent young people from becoming the next substance abuse statistic.

Own The Upside, a campaign that was formed by the Coalition Partnership of Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties, is proud to celebrate the true positives in teens today! We believe in encouraging them to make smart choices, be better role models, and engage in healthy distractions, thus owning the “upside” rather than the “downside” about today’s youth.

Did you know this about Polk Students in Grades 6-12?

75% of teens DO NOT use alcohol
88% of teens DO NOT use marijuana
93% of teens DO NOT use tobacco

To support our efforts to reduce substance abuse and celebrate the “upside”, please consider inviting a representative from Own the Upside to share a free educational presentation with your group, organization, school PTA, or business lunch and learn. Community members can play a pivotal part in spreading the word that most of Polk County does not use or abuse drugs, and that is the community standard we want to promote and grow.

To learn more about how to “Own the Upside”, please call Michelle Shiver, Community Resource Manager, at (863) 802-0777 or e-mail michelle.shiver@inneractalliance.org.