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 youth in our community. Youth work closely with adult allies on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition.

The youth of SPIDA are committed to educating themselves, youth and others 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.  Adult SPIDA advisors are committed to training the youth to develop leadership skills, communication skills, and team skills in a dynamic atmosphere. The youth conduct a yearly teen summit providing information regarding the use of underage drinking and the abuse of drugs by minor.