The Substance Abuse Program is the National Organization of Concerned Black Men’s (CBM) effort to integrate substance abuse  messages into its projects and activities. Because there is a strong relationship between substance abuse and risky sexual behavior, CBM includes substance abuse prevention messages in its HIV and teen pregnancy activities.

Goals

• To help youths understand the risks involved in substance abuse
• To facilitate the development of skills that discourage and prevent substance abuse, such as the ability to resist negative peer pressure
• To increase the number of young people who will commit to being drug free
•  To reduce the number of youths who use alcohol before a sexual encounter
  

These goals are achieved through:

• Integrating a substance abuse message into most of CBM’s projects
• Mentoring by CBM staff and volunteers
• Enrichment and fun trips to broaden a child’s horizons
• Public education campaigns on substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention, including community awareness seminars, public service
  announcements, poster and sign placement, and articles in magazines and other publications
  

The Substance Abuse Program is funded by the Addiction, Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA). APRA is a branch of the District of Columbia Department of Health.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor in any of our programs, or would like additional information please call our National Office: (202) 783-6119.