BE WITH US IN ST. PAUL….
July 13-15, 2010….
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL…
ALL ABOUT HEALING AND FORGIVENESS- NCCA’s
60th National Conference- Crowne Plaza Hotel- St. Paul Riverfront.
(Annual Conference info)
Annual Conference Brochure
"IF YOU, OR A LOVED ONE, IS STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOLISM OR ANOTHER DRUG ADDICTION ..... WE CAN HELP ... YOU CAN HELP!
Welcome to the NCCA! &SPIRITUALITY SUPPORT RESOURCES, including a compact (fit in your purse or pocketbook) Prayer Book:
PRAYERS FOR ADDICTED PERSONS AND THEIR LOVED ONES
(both Spanish and English editions)
Also:
SERENITY PRAYER BOOK MARKS (both Spanish and English editions)
SPIRITUALITY AND RECOVERY FROM ADDICTIONS
(A very insightful guide by Sr. Mary Ellen Merrick, IHM)
2009 Compact CALENDARS (Containing a special prayer to Accept God's Gift of Personal Responsibility, the Serenity Prayer and Prayer of St. Francis)
ALSO - A HELPFUL GUIDE: WHEN THEY WON'T (OR CAN'T) QUIT ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, by Deacon John T. O'Neill
CHECK OUR RESOURCES AND ARCHIVES SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE ABOVE RESOURCES AND HOW TO ACCESS OTHER NCCA RESOURCES.
BECOME AN NCCA MEMBER....WE CAN HELP...YOU CAN HELP
Note - The NCCA is a service under the auspices of GUEST HOUSE, INC. (the premier treatment center for Catholic clergy and religious) and is affliated with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua is Episcopal Moderator
Free "Spirituality Support" Resources and other Resources Available from the NCCA (access link here)
Information/ Articles of Interest
"Sense of Self" linked to drug/alcohol use
Teens' self concept influences whether they drink or use other drugs, says a report released March 2 by SADD and Liberty Mutual Group.
Cardinal Bevilacqua speaks to Catholic young people about alcohol and drugs
The next time someone asks you to have "just one" -- remember "just one" thing: who you are. You are a child of God. From NCCA's Hope Journal I.
Catholic Young Person: You the One!
Father George Clements talks to Catholic young people about his friend, Jamal. From NCCA's Hope Journal II.
Young Catholics: Stay close to God
Bishop Carl Mengeling of Lansing, Michigan, confirms what you already know in your heart: If you stay close to God in prayer and the sacraments you'll stay away from drugs and alcohol. From NCCA's Hope Journal III
President Bush says anti-drug efforts working
Program focuses on decreasing demand, interdiction of supplies and treatment. The President's radio address for Feb. 27, 2004.
Administration anti-drug official on interactive forum
Transcript of questions and answers with John P. Walters, Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Addicted Catholics are finding help in 12 steps
"Recovering Grace" -- a feature article by Heidi Schlumpf in the November 2003 edition of US Catholic.
Items from Pride Survey on teen drug use
Survey of sixth through 12th-grade students who volunteered to participate. See www.pridesurveys.com
Stress, boredom, money put teens at risk
The risk that teens will smoke, drink, get drunk and use illegal drugs increases sharply if they are highly stressed, frequently bored or have substantial amounts of spending money, according to The National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VIII: Teens and Parents, an annual back-to-school survey conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University. The CASA Newsroom.
Newsroom of the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Regular updates from around the country.
Substance Abuse News from Join Together Online
Regular updates - Join Together is a project of the Boston University School of Public Health.
Social norms programs apparently don't cut drinking
Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study shows no decreases in any of the seven measures of alcohol use at schools with social-norms programs.
Government site has tips for parents on prevention
For parents and caregivers looking for ideas and resources, here they are. Colorful, organized.
Religious, civic leaders announce partnership on youth drug prevention
See also: www.theantidrug.org/Faith
Catholic and other religious leaders, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives July 10 announced the release of resource materials to help faith communities educate their youths about drugs and drug prevention.
A selection of English-Spanish pamphlets
available from NIAAA on alcohol topics
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides a wealth of information accessible through your Acrobat Reader.
Fact Sheet on No. 1 U.S. health problem
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - NCADD - fights the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions.