The Maryland Public Opinion Survey (MPOS) is an annual survey used to evaluate substance misuse through prescription and non-prescription opioids. The data is analyzed for the state and also broken down for each county, [...]
There are times in our lives when things don’t go as planned and challenges can seem overwhelming. Small doses of stress will sharpen the senses to keep you alert to possible dangers, as in [...]
About a year ago, I had the pleasure to attend a special professional training for bar owners and managers. In my occupation as a substance misuse prevention specialist, I wondered what a seminar designed to [...]
My name is Julia Halberstam, and I am the new Program Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Maryland. I have been with MADD Maryland for two years. I obtained my undergrad degree [...]
Last week, The Anne Arundel County Prevention Coalitions, led by Northern Lights Against Substance Abuse (NLASA), and in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and [...]
“Kiki” Camarena was born in Mexico, June of 1947. As a child, he moved to California with his family and attended Calexico High School. After graduation, he served in the US Marine Core [...]
In the first three months of 2021, Anne Arundel County there have been 181 opioid overdoses, a decrease of 14.6% from 212 overdoses during January through March of 2020. There have been 43 [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and teenagers are being victimized by sexual assault at a staggering rate. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) displays the impact of sexual assault on youth [...]
Did you know there are mental and physical benefits to gardening? Of course, there is the physical labor of pulling weeds, digging holes, moving dirt, walking, carrying supplies, and raking. This activity strengthens muscles [...]
