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HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council Thanks Board of Education
At the December 3, 2015 Board of Education meeting, members of HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council (TAC) presented a thank you card to the Board for recognizing TAC by proclaiming October as Substance Abuse Awareness Month in Howard County. Click here to read the card, and click here to see the presentation (begins at 12 minutes 20 seconds into the meeting). 
Congratulations to HC DrugFree's Executive Director - Leadership MD Class of 2015
Joan Webb Scornaienchi, a member of the Leadership Maryland Class of 2015, was honored on Tuesday, December 8 at a graduation ceremony held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore City.

Leadership Maryland is a professional development program dedicated to building a stronger Maryland by educating, cultivating and connecting our state's leaders.

Throughout 2015, Joan and her classmates traveled across all regions of the state to experience this hands-on learning program focused on the state's most vital social, economic and environmental issues.

Please join the Board of Directors of HC DrugFree as we congratulate Joan!
Leadership Howard County Forum Held
On December 4, Leadership Howard County held a
"This Just In" forum to discuss the heroin addiction epidemic facing Maryland today, led by Joan Webb Scornaienchi, HC DrugFree's Executive Director, and Sgt. James Capone of HCPD Narcotics. Pictured are James, Joan, and Robert Jeffrey of The Jeffrey Group at Morgan Stanley who sponsored the event.
Another Reason to Join Our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) - Teens Create Message for You
Thirty teens from these Howard County high schools created this flier promoting a drug-free lifestyle to be put on display throughout the community:

Atholton
Centennial
Glenelg
Glenelg Country School
Howard
Long Reach
Marriotts Ridge
Mt. Hebron
Oakland Mills
River Hill

Click here for a printable version.
HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meets one Monday evening a month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at The Barn (Oakland Mills Village Center) and is open to all Howard County high school students. The next TAC meeting will be held on December 14. Community service hours are available. For more information, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org and go to the Teen Advisory Council page, or contact Joan Webb Scornaienchi, HC DrugFree's Executive Director at Joan@hcdrugfree.org or  443-325-0040.

Donate Now - The End of the Year is Near!
Don't forget to donate to HC DrugFree before the end of the year and get your tax write-off for 2015!

HC DrugFree is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and relies on your support to be able to continue to educate and empower the Howard County community to eliminate the misuse of alcohol and other drugs.

Go to www.hcdrugfree.org and click on the DONATE button TODAY! We are grateful for your support.
Did You KNOW ...
According to a 2014 survey, the Center for Substance Abuse Research reports that smoking was the most prevalent mode of marijuana use among adults. Click here to read the details.

 

Email your comments to admin@hcdrugfree.org for our Parent/Adult Blog page. 
Free Training to Save a Life! Opioid Overdose Response Training
If your child, spouse or friend is abusing opioids (prescription pain medicines such as Percocet or Vicodin, and street drugs such as heroin), attend the free training offered by the Howard County Health Department.

The next class is scheduled for Monday, December 14 at 8:00 AM at the Health Department.

Register by calling the Health Department at 410-313-6202 or by email at shunt@howardcountymd.gov.




Click on the video to watch Dr. Phil Skolnick from the National Institute on Drug Abuse discuss how naloxone can save lives. 
Free Hands-Only CPR Training
It's the holiday season, and stress levels are high. If someone collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, would you know what to do? Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is offering a FREE CPR class on Wednesday, December 16 from 6 PM - 8 PM at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046.

The class reviews adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief.  This class is appropriate for all ages so bring the whole family. (Please note that this is a non-certification class.)

Sign up now by calling 410-313-2016, email handsonlycpr@hcdfrs.org or click here to sign up on line.
Permanent Medication Disposal Boxes
Howard County residents can drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications at 3 locations in the County where permanent disposal boxes have been installed. Boxes are located at the Howard County Police Northern District Station (3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City) open 24/7, the Howard County Police Southern District Station (11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel) open 24/7, and the Gary Arthur Community Center (2400 Route 97, Cooksville) open 7 AM to 9 PM Monday-Saturday, and 9 AM to 6 PM on Sundays.

Don't share your leftover meds with others - sharing drugs can be extremely dangerous!
The other person taking the drug may not have been seen by a physician to determine if he or she indeed needs the drug, what dosage is appropriate, and possible allergic reactions or adverse reactions due to other medications being taken.

Coming soon: HC DrugFree has partnered with the Howard County Police Department to provide additional permanent medication disposal boxes in the County...Stay tuned for more details.
Free Howard County Police and HC DrugFree Magnets 

HC DrugFree is proud to partner with the Howard County Police Department and the Howard County Health Department to keep important phone numbers on your refrigerator or file cabinet.

Email admin@hcdrugfree.org or call 443-325-0040 to request your magnet today!

Click here to read the magnet. 
 
Free Educational Materials
If you would like to receive any of these free pamphlets, please send your name and address to info@hcdrugfree.org.

Si le gustaria recibir uno de los folletos gratis abajo, favor de mandar su nombre y direccion fisica a info@hcdrugfree.org.

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HC DrugFree's Newsletters are Now Archived
To read past issues of HC DrugFree's newsletters, go to www.hcdrugfree.org and click on Resources - Newsletter Archive. 
For more information, contact
Joan Webb Scornaienchi,  Executive Director
HC DrugFree
Wilde Lake Village Center
5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 206
Columbia, MD 21044
443-325-0040
info@hcdrugfree.org
www.hcdrugfree.org
Help us to be able to continue providing invaluable information and resources to the community - DONATE TODAY!  We thank you in advance for your support.
 
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