Hawaii State Drug Control Strategy: A New Beginning

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Hawaii Drug Control Strategy A New Beginning
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Unfolded by the water are faces of the flowers.
Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving
people are found where living conditions are
good. Hawaiian Proverb
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Hawaii Drug Control Strategy A New Beginning
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Mission Statement

• Our mission is to reduce harm to our community by
  responding to the unique prevention, treatment,
  criminal justice, and law enforcement needs
  associated with drug distribution, illicit drug
  use, and underage drinking.

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Goals

• Stop illicit drug use and underage drinking
  before they start.
• Treat drug and alcohol abusers.
• Intervene in the distribution of illicit drugs.

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What is the Hawaii Drug Control Strategy?
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• We are not looking at reinventing the wheel.
• Fill gaps in services reduce duplication of
  effort and build upon the success of promising
  and noteworthy practices.
• Capitalize on the strengths of our community, and
  take Hawaii to the next level of accomplishment.

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• Bring together best ideas for improving drug
  prevention, treatment, and interdiction programs
  by exploring model legislation, systems change,
  financing/funding, and community-government
  partnerships.
• Identify actions to translate knowledge into
  practice.