Students will produce public service announcements to bring attention to prescription drug abuse

CINCINNATI - Stopping marijuana and other drug use on college campuses is one mission of the Coalition For a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati.

The organization is asking students to help through its Campus Challenge.

CEO, Mary Haag, says the organization's overall mission is to promote drug-free environments for youth.

The coalition worked with media and marketing professionals to launch the first Campus Challenge last year.

The PSA's focused on the issue of youth using marijuana.

Local colleges and universities participated in the challenge by producing 30 second public service announcements discouraging marijuana use.

Haag says there were six entries.

There were two winning entries.

There was a tie for first place including Shayne Farrell's "Regrets" and Charlie Mattingly and Kyle Plantholt's "Late Pick Up."

Haag says the winners are Northern Kentucky University Students.

There is a second Campus Challenge which will focus on the abuse of prescription drugs.

The contest is open to any class or campus-based group from a Tri-State college or university.

Visit www.DrugFreeCincinnati.org for entry details.