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Who is SPIDA? Students Preventing and Informing on Drugs and Alcohol (SPIDA) is a youth group representing students who are trying to prevent alcohol and other drug use among the youth in our community. Several public as well as private high schools are represented in the group. The youth also works closely with adult allies on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition. Once Common Goal The youth of SPIDA are committed to educating themselves and youth in the community on underage substance abuse with the hopes of positive responses whether by joining our team or just by giving SPIDA their listening ears. No Value. No Judgement. What Projects are SPIDA On? Conducting an assessment of alcohol marketing at retail establishments and collaborating with merchants to promote alternatives to alcohol advertising. Providing a youth voice at community-wide events, such as a recent town hall meeting on underage drinking. Membership and recruitment-expanding the number of youth involved in SPIDA