Building A Healthier,
Substance-Free Future
The Substance Abuse Reduction Alliance (S.A.R.A.) is a community coalition working to reduce and prevent substance use among students in grades 6–12 throughout the City of Miramar.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
We unite youth, families, schools, law enforcement, businesses, healthcare professionals, faith and community leaders, and local government to develop prevention strategies that respond to the needs of our community.
Our Prevention Priorities
Alcohol
Educating youth and families about the risks of underage drinking while supporting strategies that reduce youth access to alcohol.
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Our Prevention Priorities
Marijuana & Vaping
Increasing awareness of the health and developmental risks associated with youth marijuana and vaping-product use.
Our Prevention Priorities
Prescription Opioids
Promoting safe medication practices and helping prevent youth access to and misuse of prescription opioids.
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IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
S.A.R.A. focuses on substances that present significant risks to the health, safety, and future of local youth.
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OUR APPROACH
S.A.R.A. uses the Strategic Prevention Framework to understand local needs, build strong partnerships, implement effective prevention strategies, and evaluate community progress.
ASSESSMENT
We gather and review local data to understand youth substance-use trends, community needs, risk factors, and available resources.
CAPACITY
We strengthen partnerships, engage community members, and build the knowledge and resources needed to support effective prevention efforts.
PLANNING
We use community input and local data to establish priorities, set measurable goals, and select appropriate prevention strategies.
IMPLEMENTATION
We put prevention plans into action through education, youth engagement, community outreach, and coordinated partnerships.
EVALUATION
We measure progress, review outcomes, and use what we learn to improve future prevention strategies and community impact.
Guided by cultural competence and sustainability.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2nd Annual Uniting For Prevention Part 1Date and time is TBDLocation is TBD
2nd Annual Uniting For Prevention Part 2Date and time is TBDLocation is TBD