PSA contest participants provided free Boomers activities – Public welcome to see winners announced

Vista, CA –North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s (NCPC) annual 420 Remix – Celebration of Sober and Drug Free Life Choices event at Boomers! will announce winners of county-wide PSA contest and provide free wristbands to all students who entered.

Since 2005, NCPC has sponsored events to counter the pro-marijuana messages common on April 20 and is honored to be co-hosting this event with the North San Diego NAACP Youth Council through a new partnership funded by Elevate Youth CA.

Contact Phone Number (760) 453-5347

WHAT: 420 Remix | A Drug Free Family Fun Day at Boomers!
WHEN: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022
WHERE: Boomers! Vista, 1525 W. Vista Way, Vista CA
WHO:
 Aaron Byzak, President, North Coastal Prevention Coalition
 Alycia Rankin | North San Diego NAACP Youth Council Secretary | 2021 PSA Winner
 Elijah Hudson | North San Diego NAACP Youth Council President
WHY:
 Most teens DON’T use alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other drugs. However, 90% of adults with a substance use disorder started use before the age of 18.
 Studies have shown an association between chronic marijuana use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and schizophrenia.
 Today’s marijuana has higher concentrations of THC levels, increasing the harmful consequences on
adolescent brain development.

The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC)… is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista through community action, education, support, and collaboration.