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| Over 70+ kids attended the Youth Summit Against Underage Drinking |
"Even though the title says Blame it on the Alcohol, I have to take full responsibility for what I did." Those were some of the powerful things that ex-NBA player Luther Wright said to a group of 70+ Harlem teens last week.
Luther was the keynote speaker at the Blame It on The Alcohol: Youth Summit Against Underage Drinking" sponsored by the Central Harlem Coalition and help this past Friday, April 29th.
As a recovering addict that has turned his life around for the better, Luther casted a large impression (he's also 7'2) on a roomful of kids and adults that gathered to learn about the harmful and negative effects of underage drinking and alcohol abuse, sharing his story of personal struggle of substance abuse, addiction, and redemption. Following his speech, students engaged in a two-way conversation asking about some of the reasons for his addiction, his fallout and exit from professional sports, and how he is able to cope today with his demons.
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| A speaker from the DUI panel tells about her choice to drink & drive |
Students were also able to attend two workshops, provided by the Department of Transportation. The first covered the Physical, Emotional, and financial effects of drinking under the influence. Students were stunned to learn that one DUI can translate into over $50,000 of fees and payments to a variety of insurance companies, legal and court systems.
The second was a panel discussion featuring DUI offenders that gave students a realistic view of the impact of drinving drunk, the penal and court system, and allowed them to hear first-hand accounts of what the wrong choice involving alcohol can have on their lives.
A great job by the Central Harlem Coalition to spread the word about the dangers of alcohol and underage drinking.
Kudos,
CW
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