A small tribe in California has received a $1.5 million grant to fight the use of club drugs among youth in the San Diego area.

The Jamul Indian Village will work with the Institute of Public Strategies and other groups on the East County Tribal Club Drug Project. The effort will address the use of drugs like ecstasy at clubs and raves.

The grant is from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The tribe and its partners will receive 292,356 each year for five years for a total of $1,461,780.

Relevant Links:
Jamul Indian Village - http://www.jamulindianvillage.com

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