Big Drinking, Big Problems Event at CSM

The Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) 

of St. Mary's County is pleased to present

 

"Big Drinking, Big Problems" 

 

Please note that this event is

open to the public

and we welcome you to come and experience some or all!

 

Please help us spread the word about this event

and we look forward to seeing you on March 3rd!

 

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LIKE & TELL Contest!

The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of the CAC!

Come and be part of
the 

Community Alcohol Coalition
of
St. Mary's County!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

 

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

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What's the CAC?

 

 

 

New Dates Announced for CMCA Training

NOTE: NEW DATE FOR

THIS IMPORTANT TRAINING!

 

Communities Mobilizing

for Change on Alcohol

 

You need the right tools

to make the right changes.

 Are you interested in helping your community make the right changes for a safer and healthier place for youth?  St. Mary’s County residents concerned with underage drinking are invited to participate in a FREE training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA). Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) is a nationally recognized model program that activates a diverse citizenry with the skills and tools to reduce the flow of alcohol to youth from illegal sales by retail establishments, and from provision of alcohol to youth by other adults in the community. 

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate to plan and implement effective strategies that:

• address policies and ordinances,
• build community,
• expand outreach and support efforts, and
• engage youth in youth-adult partnerships. 

 

This program is ideal for anyone, youth and adults, with a strong desire and willingness to lead community efforts in reducing alcohol use among youth.

 

CMCA will be offered on February 27th & 28th from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  This training will be held at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD.  The training and materials are free but limited to 25 participants.  Registration is required and all program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration.  Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be provided.

 

For more information or to register, please contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or matt.reisdorph@stmarysmd.com.

NEW CAC Meeting Date Announced!

 

Come and be part of the

Community Alcohol Coalition!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Monday February 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

 

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

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Binge Drinking to Extreme Binge Drinking

 

 

More than Half of 12^th Grade Binge Drinkers

Drink Ten or More Drinks in a Row

More than half of 12^th grade binge-drinking episodes involve drinking ten or more drinks in a row, according to the first National study to examine extreme binge drinking among youth. Between 2005 and 2011, one in five U.S. high school seniors reported binge drinking—drinking five or more drinks in a row in the last two weeks. Slightly more than one-half (52%) of these binge drinkers were extreme binge drinkers, defined as having consumed 10 to 14 (24%) or 15 or more (28%) drinks in a row. The study also found that while high school grades and college plans did not predict binge drinking at any level, students in more rural areas were more likely to report extreme binge drinking of 15 or more drinks in a row than students in more urban areas.

To view the entire article visit:
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol22/22-45.pdf
Cesar Fax, Vol. 22, Issue 45; November 11, 2013

CMCA Training Set for February

Communities Mobilizing

for Change on Alcohol

 

You need the right tools

to make the right changes.

 

Are you interested in helping your community make the right changes for a safer and healthier place for youth?  St. Mary’s County residents concerned with underage drinking are invited to participate in a FREE training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA). Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) is a nationally recognized model program that activates a diverse citizenry with the skills and tools to reduce the flow of alcohol to youth from illegal sales by retail establishments, and from provision of alcohol to youth by other adults in the community. 

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate to plan and implement effective strategies that:

• address policies and ordinances,
• build community,
• expand outreach and support efforts, and
• engage youth in youth-adult partnerships. 

 

This program is ideal for anyone, youth and adults, with a strong desire and willingness to lead community efforts in reducing alcohol use among youth.

 

CMCA will be offered on February 6th & 7th from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  This training will be held at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD.  The training and materials are free but limited to 25 participants.  Registration is required and all program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration.  Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be provided.

 

For more information or to register, please contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or matt.reisdorph@stmarysmd.com.

Ideas! Enthusiasm! Talents! Participation!

 

Happy 2014!

Come and be part of the

Community Alcohol Coalition!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

 

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

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January Sober Happenings at The Cove!

 

The Cove/D.F.Z. is a fun, safe, and sober place for teens to come and hang out. Bring a friend and come play x-box, shoot some pool, have a snack, play basketball, or join in on one of our exciting field trips or hot topic wellness discussions.

For more information, contact Megan at MeganL@waldensierra.org or 240-538-1679

Plan in Place to Stay Safe!

Great Things Going On in SMC!

 

We know this is tough to read, but click on the above calendar to get a better view of some great alcohol-free events for teenagers at The Cove! Road Trip to DC, Movie Nights, Cooking Demos, Power Yoga & Zumba, and more! Great things going on in St. Mary's County!

 

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!

 

 

We are grateful for the support and participation of so many

who are committed to helping our community.

Your gifts of time and hard work are bringing about positive changes

in St. Mary's County.

 

Wishing you and all

a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

December CAC Meeting!

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

PLEASE RSVP ON FACEBOOK!

https://www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt

 

 

Let's Connect! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt                                                                                

Twitter: CanYouAffordIt 

                                                                                 Pinterest: CanYouAffordIt                                                                                                             

Instagram: CommunityAlcoholCoalition

 

Sincere Thanks to CAC Members!

Our sincere thanks to all who attended and participated in Tuesday night's CAC meeting! Your support and hard work is helping to create awareness about the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking. You are helping to bring about real changes in our community!

 

We hope to see you all at the next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Health Connections Pavilion of MedStar Health St. Mary's Hospital!

 

 

 

Interested in the CAC?

You're Invited to the November CAC Meeting!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

Let's Connect! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt                                                                                
Twitter: CanYouAffordIt 
                                                                                 Pinterest: CanYouAffordIt                                                                                                             
Instagram: CommunityAlcoholCoalition

 

Incredible Responses from the Community!

The Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) has been busy with outreach efforts. Over the last year, we have had the opportunity to meet and inform people about the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking at all of the area high schools and many community events in St. Mary's County. Awareness, Prevention, and Control are the three main objectives of the CAC and we appreciate the tremendous response we have received from so many.

Countless hours have been spent on creating and implementing our strategy, mostly by volunteers. It's not a surprise that everyone involved with the CAC and everyone we have spoken with knows of someone who has experienced negative consequences as the result of underage and/or binge drinking. 

The CAC is not about not drinking. We care about the people of St. Mary's County and we do our best to provide information which may influence positive choices, and ultimately make this a safer community.

Upcoming Meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

Let's Connect! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt                                                                               
Twitter: CanYouAffordIt 
                                                                                 Pinterest: CanYouAffordIt                                                                                                             
Instagram: CommunityAlcoholCoalition

Please Join Us for the September CAC Meeting!

The CAC could really use your help!

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!
 

We Want to Hear from YOU!

 

When we first launched our social media effort, quite a few of you shared your "I Knew Someone Who" stories about people who experienced negative consequences because of underage and/or binge drinking. Since it's been a while, we thought we would throw it out there again.

 

We want to hear from YOU! :)

 

 

Please feel free to complete the "I Knew Someone Who" sentence on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt

 

or

 

 

Email your "I Knew Someone Who" comment, story, artwork, poem, or video to us at canyouaffordit@gmail.com. If you would like us to share what you emailed without having your name attached, we will definitely do so. We will keep your confidence.

 

What you SHARE

just may help someone else

who has had a similar experience

and is feeling isolated ...

or a parent having trouble with their teen ...
or someone who is wrestling

with some of their own choices.

 

Thanks, everyone!