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| FOR RELEASE |
| May
15, 2002 |
| Contact:
Scott Southward (619) 474-8844,ext. 14 |
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719-2050 mobile |
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MEDIA
HONORED FOR RAISING |
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SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AWARENESS |
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| Five
local print and television news organizations
were honored May 14th at this year's San Diego
County Substance Abuse Summit for their role
in addressing alcohol, tobacco and other
issues. The awards included: |
- Special
Recognition: North County Times.
For ongoing commitment to covering
substance abuse and its impact on
communities
- Best
Broadcast Story: KGTV. For an
investigative story on drug paraphernalia
sold in South East San Diego liquor
stores.
- Special
Recognition: The San Diego
Union-Tribune. For coverage of the
alcohol beach ban initiative and higher
education substance abuse issues.
- Special
Recognition: Univision. For an
ongoing commitment to covering substance
abuse issues.
- Civic
Journalism Award: KNSD 7/39.
For showing a commitment to community
dialogue as a solution to substance abuse
problems.
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| "Their
reporting helped expand public understanding
and support for alcohol, tobacco, and other
drug prevention and recovery strategies across
the region," said Ron Roberts, Chairman,
San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
"The media play a vital role in defining
the causes and issues and broadening public
debate around substance abuse in this county.
By identifying problems and reporting
solutions, the media help create healthier and
safer communities." |
| Bonnie
Helander, executive director, San Diego County
chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving,
added: "By consistently reporting
substance abuse problems, the media aid
community efforts in substance abuse
prevention." |
| The
Substance Abuse Summit, initiated by the
County of San Diego in 1995, is part of a
long-term strategy to reduce the personal,
social and economic costs related to substance
abuse in the County. SAS VII took place May
13-14, 2002. For more information about the
summit, visit www.substanceabusesummit.com.
Journalists covering issues related to
alcohol and other drugs can find as
range of resources — including fact sheets,
contact information and recent reports — at
the Sub stance Abuse Newsroom: www.alcoholdrugnewsroom.org |
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