Prevention Plus seeks to protect our Burlington County residents from alcoholism, drug dependence and the myriad of painful problems that accompany addiction. Reinforced with solid research, concrete facts, and science based, proven programs, we educate Burlington County students, professionals, workers, parents, teachers and the general public. For individuals and families affected by substance abuse we provide caring support with thoughtful guidance to the agencies, facilities and services that are prepared and waiting to help.

The following explains why our prevention services are so important:

• Alcohol-related highway deaths are the number one killer of 15-24 year-olds.
• Approximately 40% of child abuse cases and over 50% of domestic violence incidents involve alcohol.
• For each chemically dependent person, an average of five other people are negatively affected.
• Women ages 65 and older are the group most likely to consume more than 2 drinks per day.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a pattern of physical and mental birth defects, is the third leading cause of birth defects, and the only one that is preventable.
• On college campuses, 95% of violent crime and 53% of all injuries are alcohol related.