Welcome to the ADEPT Program! Alcohol and Drug Education and
Prevention Team (ADEPT)
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse
This comprehensive report presents the distilled research and critical thinking of a
diverse group of local experts in the alcohol and other drug prevention field. The County of Orange Health Care
Agency’s Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT) would like to thank these leaders for their dedication
to the field and for their thoughtful insights throughout this process.
Our Mission
To provide
leadership for and coordination of community efforts to
prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug related problems in
order to improve the health and safety of Orange County.
Our Vision
Effecting
change in the environment is an essential part of a
comprehensive approach to the prevention of alcohol and other drug-related problems, and a proven strategy for helping youth and adults make healthy choices. To achieve this outcome, we promote responsible actions by government, communities, and the alcohol industry.
The Prevention Programs consist of ADEPT-contracted
community- and school- based agencies that aim to create safe and
healthy communities by reducing problems associated with alcohol,
tobacco, and other drug use through education, training, and technical
assistance for Orange County.
Health Education Team
Family Day
Orange County DUI Task Force
Prevention Coalitions of Orange County
Red Ribbon
Emerging Issues
Alcohol
Inhalant
Community Colleges
Marijuana
Parental Involvement
Prescription Drug/Over the Counter
Drug Use
Technical Assistance
Building active community coalitions and
partnerships
