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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL b, tat Prevention, Intervention Key To Alcohol Control By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON At a recent national institute of alcohol convention only two drinks were served they were both alcoholic. THAT COULD be indicative of the elephant force behind alcoholic promotion and trying to conrol it, the Davis County Mental Health Advisory Board was told, last week, during their monthly meeting in Farmington. In a report on the countys alcohol and drug prevention programs, Program Director Jim Kelly said loking to the future, The big words seem to be prevention and intervention (through) a whole lot of effort. By centering on those who need prevention they can perhaps be kept from turning into chronic cases, which would be likely within ten years. needing help, he said, with the board told there are one or two in the needing assistance we are with a switch trying to drive an elephant. Its going to get out of hand more and more. We dont have the money to give (to treatment). Tight money" is hitting agencies throughout the as illustrated by Board Chairman Richard Youngberg who said his office, the state department of rehabilitation, is now turning away people it used to treat. for every person receiving treatment. But at the same time, insurance doesnt cover drug and alcohol treatment. adult. Recalling an airplane trip he said, I once saw a father lie (about his daughter's age) to get her a drink, although she refused the drink, telling her father he knew she was only t, MOST OF the staff is work0 hours a week and not ing getting paid overtime wages, Mr. Kelly added. 50-6- Speaking of the costs for treatment. Mental Health 16. ALCOHOL IS advertised Director Russell Williams said the tab runs to $168 a day for and $55 for transi- through direct and indirect means, Dr. Williams said, noting alcohol interest also pay for movie ads. Its a macho tional care at the countys Layton facility while the thing shows adultness. If you can drink, youre an Clearfield Alcohol Recovery Center charge is $31, ITS A very real thing. You see the amount of money to produce the market, the product, he said, and with the number in th county apparently needing treatment, theres only $300,000 available. The problems gone beyond just being considered (by some) as a moral question or problem. More money is spent lobbying the legislature in support entire Davis County drug and alcohol budget. Dr. Williams added. "WE HAVE to take this issue and stand as a board, Com. Eberhard said. "It isnt enough to go into the schools" and teach alcohol and drug use prevention, "although that's good, he continued. "Were told by some that at least 70 percent of crimes are committed under the influence of alcohol." Meanwhile. Mr. Kelly said there were 274 admissions to the various alcohol and drug Improve Your Gas Mileage treatment programs during 1981, noting a lot of those are youth. in haust check. We will also check and inflate tires to Itu th-- r help improve gas mileage. East Gentile (Fairfield and Gentile). Layton. April Improve your gas mileage and help clean up the air! The Davis County Clean Air Van will be at Baskin Robbins. 1088 HE EMPHASIZED those arent all for high salaries, but pay for some of the many kinds of equipment needed as well as for types of treatment necessary Current Fruit Heights Mayor Dean Brand, right, says thanks with engraved plaque and attached gavel to outgoing Mayor Neil Noorda. The plaque reads, From the citizens of Fruit Heights in appreciation for the dedicated service rendered as mayor of the city during your four year term." THANKS TO NOORDA 6-- 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your vehicle in for a free ex Prices effective April charges the programs. But County Com. Ernest Eberhard said the job of treatment is mammoth. Were goiig to absolutely have to wipe out the advantage of alcohol. Until we get the share of money the media get for alcohol, were up against the pressure from the industry. 8-1- 4 WfirKltt TH higher-price- d A RECENT report indicated 34 percent of the countys' adults drink at least some alcohol, with ten percent of that figure admitting they had an alcoholic problem. Its difficult to get to all these people. Im happy to see them coming in (for treatment) but we need more money to allow for treatment of more of alcoholic interests than the Sr THEYRE HUGE. Here U.S.D.A. Choice Tv, y. Fresh Florida T-Bon- v? Sweet Corn es Steaks 1 r Old Faithful FlatN ' .' ,f At Hams 69 1 1. ti Boneless Lb. By MARK D. MICKELSEN The FARMINGTON computer age is taking hold in Davis County, and it appears as though the trend is far from over. ADMINISTRATORS in the Davis Community Action Program are exploring the possibility of purchasing a separate computer for their depar-men- t, but must determine first whether or not the purchase will be cost efficient. Were hoping to develop a good filing system so that if needs come up well know who to call on, CAP director Vernon Griffith said. ALTHOUGH CAP officials are studying a number of alternatives including the flexible Apple computer system Mr. Griffith said he is interested in joining forces with other county departments who may want to tie into the system. One such department is the Davis Title XX program whose director. Rich Nelson, told county commissioners recently that he would like to tie into g the system for purposes. record-keepin- THE UTAH Division of Social Services and the Federal Title XX organization have en dorsed the tie-i- The Davis County Commission authorized the expenditure of $1500 in Tittle XX funds last week. The money will be used for Mr. Nelsons proposed tie-i- n to the CAP system. He said the tie-i- n is contingent upon action taken by CAP leaders. Melons t MR. GRIFFETH, who says the computer idea is still in the exploration stage, explained that budget cuts are forcing the department to "cover all the bases with less money. One of the advantages of the computer is that the CAP agency would be able to keep a running list of the names of those individuals needing assistance. CAP recently processed hundreds of applications for cheese rations throughout the county. With a computer, the names of individuals at law, has announced plans to run for Davis County Attorney this November. Canned Pop AA Grade Martin Large Eggs for 1 lb., Bar S Franks ) in- terested in the rations would remain within the organization. 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