NC Substance Misuse Prevention Conference
May 8-9, 2018
Monitoring the Future Survey Results
Both vaping and marijuana are more popular than traditional cigarettes or pain reliever misuse.
Facing Addiction in America
Surgeon General’s Report on
Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
“We’ve learned that raising healthy drug-free kids is first and foremost a mom-and-pop operation, that your PARENT POWER is the key.”
Joseph A, Califano, Jr.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
The more often children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
Upcoming Events
Jul
23
Mon
6:30 pm
Bereaved Parents Grief Support G...
@ West Nash United Methodist Church
Bereaved Parents Grief Support G...
@ West Nash United Methodist Church
Jul 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WHO: Parents who have lost a child unexpectedly to substance use, health issues, etc.***This group has expanded to include grandparent and siblings, so it is now for anyone who has lost a child, grandchild or[...]
Jul
24
Tue
7:00 pm
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Jul 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Cope WHO: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Franklin, NC[...]
Jul
31
Tue
7:00 pm
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Jul 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Cope WHO: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Franklin, NC[...]
Aug
3
Fri
all-day
NCFADS Summer School
NCFADS Summer School
Aug 3 all-day
The Schools are highly beneficial for addictions and substance use disorder professionals, as well as licensed professional counselors, social workers, school counselors/nurses/social workers, rehabilitation counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychotherapists, integrated care professionals, criminal justice/juvenile[...]
Aug
7
Tue
7:00 pm
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Cope WHO: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Franklin, NC[...]
Aug
9
Thu
12:00 pm
Connections Family Support Progr...
@ First United Methodist Church in the Bynum Building
Connections Family Support Progr...
@ First United Methodist Church in the Bynum Building
Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Richmond County Support Group. Connections Family Support Program hosts a monthly support group the second Thursday of each month. This is a time for those with children who have behavioral or emotional challenges to share[...]
Aug
14
Tue
7:00 pm
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Cope WHO: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Franklin, NC[...]
Aug
16
Thu
5:30 pm
Grandparents Raising Grandchildr...
@ Craven County Senior Center
Grandparents Raising Grandchildr...
@ Craven County Senior Center
Aug 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Teens have their own support group Child care is provided Free Dinner is served (registration required for the dinner portion)
Aug
21
Tue
7:00 pm
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Learn to Cope- Support Group
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Cope WHO: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Franklin, NC[...]
Aug
27
Mon
6:30 pm
Bereaved Parents Grief Support G...
@ West Nash United Methodist Church
Bereaved Parents Grief Support G...
@ West Nash United Methodist Church
Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WHO: Parents who have lost a child unexpectedly to substance use, health issues, etc.***This group has expanded to include grandparent and siblings, so it is now for anyone who has lost a child, grandchild or[...]