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NH Liquor education and training info

The Special Services Unit would like to introduce the New Investi"GATOR"

The Investi"GATOR" is making public appearances across the state at various public events including the Manchester Wolves, Manchester Monarchs, New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Nashua Pride games. He is visiting schools statewide to help the Division of Enforcement to raise public awareness to the dangers related to underage drinking. If you have questions or you would like more information about how you can have the Investi"GATOR" make an appearance at your special event please call the Special Services Unit at 271-8531.

Education Programs Offered to the Public

Ready or Not: Talking With Kids About Alcohol

The Division of Enforcement is a public partner with the Century Council ® in the Ready or Not ® program . Division of Enforcement Officers visit with civic groups, school boards and parent groups to discuss the issues of alcohol and young people. We are committed to reducing underage drinking and this program offers suggestions and tips on discussing alcohol and alcohol related issues with middle school age children. If you would like to know more about the Ready or Not ® program or any other Division sponsored programs please contact the Special Services Unit by calling 603-271-8531 or email your request to Lieutenant Jim Wilson

Many people have viewed underage drinking as a rite of passage, to adulthood. This attitude has lead to problems such as binge drinking and other high-risk drinking situations. Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading causes of death for young people in America.

SUICIDES, HOMICIDES, MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for those ages 15 to 20. Youths in this age group are killed in traffic crashes at twice the rate of general population. Alcohol is involved in over 35 percent of these crashes.

The goal of the Fatal Choices program is to reduce drinking and driving. The program allows participants to operate a simulated motor vehicle (Golf Cart) through a course while wearing a pair of Fatal Vision Goggles that simulate visual impairment at BAC levels from .07 to .20+. The intent of the Fatal Chioices Porgram is to raise awareness by demonstrating the dangers associated with drinking and driving. The Division has goggles that simulate daylight and night time vision.

The Division of Enforcement offers a program to make high school students and faculty aware of the dangers and possible consequences of alcohol use. Featuring a video presentation of:

"Brandon tells his story"

"Do you have any idea how it feels to be treated like you're mentally retarded when you're not?" - Brandon Silveria

You're about to meet a remarkable young man who has paid and will keep paying a terrible price for a stupid choice he made when he was seventeen.

At the end of a long, tiring day, Brandon Silveria had a few drinks at a party, managed to drive his friends home, then wrapped his car around a tree. He spent the next two and half months in a coma, the next two years in rehab. His speech is slurred, his walk is unsteady, his memory is permanently impaired.

You'll hear first hand from Brandon what it's like to fight every day to get his life back to where it was. You'll meet his high school friends who are through college now and moving on. You'll get to know the extraordinary Silveria family and begin to understand where Brandon gets his courage.

Most of all, you'll see how many lives can be changed forever by one irresponsible decision.

For more information on any of the public programs please contact the Special Services Unit by calling 603-271-8531 or email your request to Lieutenant Jim Wilson

First Time Treatment Programs

The Fast Program

The Fast Program was created by Merrimack County Attorney Daniel St. Hilaire . This early intervention program is designed to address drug and alcohol offenders at the District Court level and prevent them from committing addtional drug and alcohol related crimes

The Fast Program is located at:

163 North Main St. Concord NH (603) 226-1921

New Options Program

The Community Alcohol Information Program, founded in 1977, is committed to making a positive impact upon the lives of people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse problems in an ethical respectful and supportive enviroment. Through prevention, education and treatment services, and advocacy, the Community Alcohol Information Program is dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals referred through the judical and community systems to achive restoration of productive and fruitful lives.

For information please call (603) 753-8181 or 1-800-660-4246