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Have the Area Substance Abuse Council your AmazonSmile Charity of Choice

Giving back can come in many forms. Volunteering, financial contributions, and simply staying involved in what your local non-profits are doing are vital to their success. Organizations like ASAC rely on this support for its mission to enhance the quality of life for our community by offering the best treatment and substance abuse prevention services as possible. A new feature by Amazon.com has now made giving back easier than ever.

Called AmazonSmile, this allows shoppers to select a non-profit of choice to receive a portion back from your purchase. There is no added cost to the consumer, just shop as you normally would, and .5% of your purchase price will be donated. Simply go to amazon.smile.com, select your charitable organization of choice, and shop. It’s that easy, and potentially a powerful resource to help organizations in need. With a growing mission and unrivaled dedication, we hope you will make the Area Substance Abuse Council that organization of choice.

A community leader in treatment resources, ASAC offers a wide-array of services tailored to cub addiction and promotes positive outcomes. Residential treatment, outpatient, and youth oriented services have proven to make a tremendous difference in the lives of countless individuals. Its prevention services have met substance abuse problems head-on, by providing awareness and promoting proven, positive, and proactive steps to reduce such abuse. Its work on prescription drugs has led to more utilization of drug drop-off boxes, and more pharmacies talking to their patients about lock-up options. Through efforts on alcohol reduction, several communities have taken steps to curb illicit access, and numerous businesses have implemented policies to deter underage drinking. ASAC has also championed the use of evidence-based curriculums to help give children exposed to possible substance abuse the tools they need to remain resilient. In addition, tobacco education and cessation promotion has made it both easier to quit, and healthier to live with communities looking at more tobacco-free policies for public places and landlords offering more smoke-free options.

All of these and more represent the many ways in which ASAC is striving to make a difference in the community. Support in any way continues to be appreciated, with AmazonSmile offering a convenient, easy way to make an impact.