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Welcome to the home page for The Alcohol Problems Council of Wisconsin. If you are interested in promoting abstinence from alcohol, we are your resource!

On this web site you will find many helps that promote alcohol abstinence. This includes information about grants and scholarships, articles, bulletin inserts, and sermons, as well as links, organized by topic, that will connect you to other helpful sites.

We are a faith-based organization (related to the American Council on Alcohol Problems). Please browse around our site and discover how we can help you.

NEW! Video: Why Emphasize Abstinence from Alcohol?

What's New
Interview with Rev. Ray Bayley
Rev. Ray Bayley, longtime member and one of the original employees of APCW, speaks about our history. In this video interview he speaks about our historical involvement with schools, and also our past work in legislative lobbying.
Faith Partners Update
The Alcohol Problems Council recently issued a grant to fund the beginning of a new alcohol abuse prevention program in Dane County, called Faith Partners. This is a pilot project sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, with hope for future expansion statewide. Read more here.
Book Review: "Alcohol Today"
It's rare to find a recently-printed book which promotes alcohol abstinence. Board member Rev. Dave Busker recently reviewed Peter Lumpkins' book, "Alcohol Today: Abstinence in an Age of Indulgence". Read the full book review here.
Meet Our Council Members
At a recent board meeting, APCW members sat down to explain their personal reasons for involvement in this Council. You will hear them explain their motivations for promoting the cause of alcohol abstinence. Watch the videos here.

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"This Place" DVD

Has Your Youth Group Seen It Yet?

This excellent video shows what some communities have done to reduce alcohol advertising, and "take back" their community from addictive influences. Copies are available for borrowing around Wisconsin.

If you would like to preview the video or borrow a copy, click here for more information.


Alcohol in the news, around the state and nationally. Click here to read the latest headlines.