Alcohol / Drug Council of North Carolina

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America.
Substance abuse is an unrelenting evil that destroys lives, ruins families, and endangers neighborhoods. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we emphasize our commitment to alcohol and drug addiction prevention. This month is also an opportunity to recognize those who have […]

If you suspect that you or someone you care about may have a drinking problem, there are some signs that will help you know for sure. Here are ways to detect alcoholism, so you or your loved one can get the help needed to fight this disease.
Click following link for full article:  http://www.isnare.com/?aid=199703&ca=Self+Help

by David Peters

There are so many people out in the world who are addicted to alcohol, and don’t know that there is a way of stopping, and that it will surely be in your best interest to do so.

For local vets, a dangerous mix
by Stephen Snow in Vol. 15 / Iss. 01 on 07/30/2008
As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan grind on, another threat is growing here at home. And though it’s invisible, it has the same potential to spawn abuse, maiming and death.
This threat targets the families and loved […]

A&E in conjunction with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in kicking off an on going project. “The Recovery Project” will generate widespread awareness that addiction is a treatable disease and recovery is attainable. The kick off will be a “Recovery Rally”  in NYC on September 27th, There are 2 […]

Big News from the Board
Earlier this month, the General Assembly of North Carolina enacted Senate Bill 2117, Amend Substance Abuse Professionals Act.  Senate Bill 2117 was sponsored by Martin Nesbitt and Martha Alexander sponsored the House companion bill (H2746).  The bill passed the General Assembly without a dissenting vote in either chamber. 
 
This legislation promotes workforce […]

Click on the site below to get Recovery Month webcast:
http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2008/multimedia/w.aspx?ID=502

Get your 2008 Recovery Month Kit at http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=17852

Great article on the issue. Hope you read and share with others.

The ADCNC is in search of a new logo. The winner will receive a scholarship to the Outerbanks Conference as well as reimbursement for mileage.
 
All entries must be in publisher or pdf format and submitted to the ADCNC office by September 15th.
 
Send entries to info@alcoholdrughelp.org.