In a collaborative effort with the Kerala Cultural Society, recent HCPSS grad and member of HC DrugFree’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC), Adhithyaa Nair was interviewed by Sidhaarth Raghunath about issues related marijuana use in teens, including different perceptions about the safety of marijuana use, how it affects the nervous system both in the short and…
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Maryland has a new way to connect to a local behavioral health crisis call specialist. Calling 988 will connect callers directly to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which can provide assistance with substance use or mental health crises. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1- 800-273-8255). All contacts…
HC DrugFree Executive Director Meets with SAMHSA
Today, Executive Director Joan Webb Scornaienchi was invited to showcase HC DrugFree at SAMHSA’s Region 3 Prevention Stakeholders meeting. Ms. Scornaienchi shared about two events where Howard County residents and guests were asked why they support Substance Use/Misuse Prevention. HC DrugFree’s “My Prevention Story” slideshow was played for the group.
HC DrugFree Board Member Provides Unique Perspective to Pain Management Publication
We are pleased to announce that HC DrugFree board member, Brian Morrison, DC, has contributed to a comprehensive medical textbook on pain management. As a chiropractor, he provides a unique perspective on integrative pain management that could provide valuable information to both future and current doctors regarding alternatives to opioids and other potentially habit-forming drugs.…
