U.S. Surgeon General Kicks-Off the 2008 Town Hall Meetings
Acting U.S. Surgeon General Steven K. Galson has kicked off a nationwide series of more than 1,600 town hall meetings to be held in March and April to encourage action against underage drinking.
The town hall meetings are to raise awareness of the public health dangers of underage drinking, and steps that parents, community leaders and concerned citizens can take to combat and prevent it.
"This problem is not going away on its own," said Dr. Galson. "Only by working together can we make a difference."
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is sponsoring these meetings along with the Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking and state and local organizations.
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