Wake Supports National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month
8/19/2008
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Wake County will hold a kickoff event Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at 10 a.m., at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The goal of the kickoff event, which is open to County employees and the public, is to promote ongoing discussion in the community about substance use disorders, the effectiveness of treatment and the realistic possibility of recovery.
The National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery." This year’s theme emphasizes the value that treatment of substance use disorders has on individuals, their families and the community.
The goal of Recovery Month is to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, praise the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible. Several events are scheduled in September to educate the public on alcohol and drug addition, as follows:
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- Thursday, Sept. 18
Bridging the Gaps - Addiction, Recovery and Domestic Violence
Church of God of Prophecy, 200 S. State St., Raleigh
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (RSVP by calling 919-250-4687)
Come help spread the word that addiction is a medical illness and that treatment is effective and recovery is possible. Learn about the relationship between substance use and domestic violence.
Presenters: Kathryn Johnson, Interact Associate Executive Director; Connie Renz, UNC Horizons Program; Carolyn Byrd Western, Recovery Survivor
- Monday, Sept. 22
Substance Abuse and Its Effect on Children
Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Room 344, Raleigh
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (RSVP by calling 919-250-4687)
This is an introductory workshop on how parents' substance use, abuse and dependency affect their children. Discussion will include referral resources for children who live in this environment.
Presenters: Mandy Lees, M.A. LCAS, CSI, NCC; Jo Teague, M.A. LCAS
- Friday, Sept. 26
Adolescent Substance Abuse 101
Human Services Center, Room 2132, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh
9 a.m.-noon (RSVP by calling 919-250-4687)
Since the late 1990s, understanding of substance use disorders and their treatment among adolescents has advanced significantly. More is known today about the consequences of use, abuse and dependency for this population. This training session will provide an overview of the latest research on adolescent substance abuse.
Presenter: Beth Nelson, LPC, MAC
- Friday, Sept. 26
Pop Quiz on Substance Abuse
Human Services Center, Room 2132, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh
12:30-4 p.m.
Perceived versus actual use rates for a variety of drugs; personal, environmental, and pharmacological factors in the subjective "high" experience; and the continuum of addiction.
Presenter: Byron Brooks, PhD, LPC, LCAS, CSI
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Saturday, Oct. 4
Expressions of Arts Poster Contest winners announced
All entries must express an anti-drug message and be submitted to Expressions of Art Contest, Wake County Cooperative Extension, 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610, by August 28, 2008. Participants may draw, paint, take a photo, make a collage or write a poem about important aspects in their life that express their anti-drug message. In celebration of Substance Abuse Recovery Month, the artwork will be displayed and rotated in Wake County Government Buildings throughout September and will be voted on by the community and staff. Winners will be announced at the 2008 4-H Youth Fair Day, on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 11 a.m., at Historic Oak View County Park.
Numerous other events have been planned in conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, although some are closed to the public.
For additional information about these or other Recovery Month programs in Wake County please call 919-250-3989.
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