GC-ASAP believes drug abuse is a preventable behavior and drug addiction is a treatable illness. We will partner with schools, law enforcement, businesses, religious organizations, parents, youth, city/county government, social agencies, organizations, and other community members in recognizing problems, identifying potential solutions, and implementing those strategies. We will include key community leaders as essential sources of influence and resources, greatly enhancing the coalition’s ability to develop and implement its vision.

This empowerment process is social, physical, intellectual, psychological and spiritual. GC-ASAP will define concerns and create plans for action knowing that