The Lynch Substance Abuse Education Program delivers innovative instruction in schools and communities to educate young people and parents about prevention and awareness of addiction. According to research from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), teens who start drinking before the age of 14 have a 40 percent greater chance of developing alcoholism, and nearly half of American teens aged 12 and older report being current drinkers. Additional data shows that two out of three teens that drink heavily also use drugs. 

Prevention work is essential and effective in young people, a population highly susceptible to substance abuse. According to SAMHSA, teenagers whose parents talk to them on a regular basis about the dangers of drug use are 42 percent less likely to use drugs. The Lynch Substance Abuse Education Program travels to private and public schools, communities, neighborhoods and families throughout New England to conduct informational seminars about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Designed to reach both young people and adults, the Lynch Substance Abuse Education Program promotes awareness and advocacy, creating an honest and open dialogue that encourages responsible behavior, informed decision-making, and substance abuse prevention.