The mission of the Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment is to significantly reduce alcohol and drug problems and their behavioral, health and social consequences for the citizens of NH by advising the Governor regarding policy, funding and the delivery of effective, efficient coordinated alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services.

We envision a society in which alcohol and drug problems are recognized as a public health issue that is both preventable and treatable.

We envision a society in which high-quality services for prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug problems are widely available and where prevention and treatment are recognized as specialized fields of expertise.

We envision a society in which people with a history of alcohol or drug problems, people in recovery, and people at risk for these problems are valued and treated with dignity and where stigma, prejudice, discrimination, and other barriers to prevention and recovery are eliminated.

The Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment was created by the NH Legislature in the year 2000.  The duties of the Commission include:

• Developing and revising as necessary a statewide plan for:

1. the effective prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, particularly among youth; and
2. a comprehensive system of intervention and treatment for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug abuse.

• Promoting collaboration between and among NH government agencies and NH communities to foster the development of effective community-based alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment programs.

• Promoting the development of treatment services to meet the needs of citizens addicted to alcohol or other drugs.

• Identifying unmet needs and identifying the resources required to reduce the incidence of alcohol and drug abuse in NH and to make recommendations to the Governor regarding legislation and funding to address such needs.

The Commission currently has four separate task forces to assist in the performance of its duties.  The four task forces are:

• Prevention
• Intervention and Treatment
• Public Awareness/Education and Public and Private Funding Sources
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation