SAM BLOG




Saint Margaret Substance Abuse Ministry

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

"STAYING CLEAN" - Our Sunday NA Group

Saint Margaret Church is pleased to host an NA Group - "Staying Clean"

They meet every Sunday at 6:00 pm

For more information on our NA Group click HERE

Friday, May 21, 2010

If you would like to confidentially report a tip to the Harford County Liquor Control Board

Confidential Tip Line: Phone 410.638.3028 or Fax 410.638.4970 - To report illegal activity in Harford County, Maryland

To learn more about the Harford County Liquor Control Board
please click HERE

Have you visited UDETC lately???

Click Here to visit UDETC the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center

UDETC Vision Statement:
The Vision of the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center is to create healthier and safer environments in which States, local communities, and Federal entities engage in environmental prevention and enforcement practices that proactively and effectively limit youth access to alcohol and significantly reduce harmful consequences associated with alcohol use by underage youth.

Find out what's gong on with regard to Alcohol from CADCA

Click On CADCA - Alcohol to get the latest news from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).

Since 1992, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) has been training local grassroots groups, known as community anti-drug coalitions, in effective community problem-solving strategies, teaching them how to assess their local substance abuse-related problems and develop a comprehensive plan to address them.

How Can Alcohol Destroy A Life?

Jessie was a beautiful 20-year old girl. She was someone’s first love; She was someone’s best friend; She was someone’s granddaughter; She was someone’s niece; She was someone’s sister; She was Daddy’s Baby Girl.

CLICK HERE to hear Jessie's Story

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Educate. Engage. Empower!

How long does it take to make a difference in a child's life? Try 25 minutes. Taking 25 minutes out of your day to talk with children about personal safety can empower them to make safer choices and perhaps even save their lives. With nearly 800,000 children reported as missing to law enforcement each year, talking to children about safety is critical.

To learn more CLICK HERE

Please visit Cyberbullying Research Center

"The bullying and torment on [AOL Instant Messenger] and on my websites made me feel absolutely terrible." (9th grader from South Carolina)

CLICK HERE to learn more about "CYBERBULLYING"

Monday, May 10, 2010

"Tragedy at University of Virginia Drenched in Alcohol Abuse"

The full story is available at http://chairmanscorner.casacolumbia.org/?cat=12
Here are the openeing words:

"Our nation’s media has been flooded with reports of the brutal killing of University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love by her classmate George Huguely, both college lacrosse players who had been “in a relationship” until she broke it off . . ."

Please click HERE to read the rest of the story.