From The Albert P. Close Foundation: “Shining a Light on Recovery,” a free family event and candlelight vigil, takes place Saturday, September 6, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Shamrock Park, 39 North Hickory Avenue in Bel Air. The event, sponsored by The Albert P. Close Foundation in partnership with Addiction Connection Resources and the […]
Dozens Attend Human Rope to Stop the Dope Event for Substance Abuse Awareness
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Dozens of people turned out on Saturday, September 28 in Bel Air to form a Human Rope to Stop the Dope. The Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy was proud to partner with Addiction Connections Resource (ARC) members to bring the event to […]
“The Harford Edge” July 6: Addiction Treatment Specialist Dr. Charles Chapman Sledge; Bel Air Wal-Mart; First Fridays
Dangerous drugs with innocent-sounding names like “spice” and “bath salts” are in Harford County and wreaking havoc on the minds and bodies of users. Find out more from Dr. Charles Chapman Sledge, addiction treatment specialist, on “The Harford Edge” airing live on Friday, July 6th, at our new time, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on […]
The Road to Recovery: Providing Support to Families & Friends of Alcohol and Other Substance/Drug Abusers
By Sarah Liz A special to The Dagger A Support Group has been formed here in Bel Air, “for family members and friends of alcohol and other substance/drug abusers.” This group takes place Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at The Harford County Health Department at 120 S. Hayes Street. The group began February 21, 2012, and […]
Breeden: “…I Have a Son Who is An Addict. The Amount of Young Adults Using in Harford County is Increasing Every Day at an Alarming Rate”
Bradley Breeden, a seventh-grader at Southampton Middle School, and his mother Sabrina Breeden spoke about drug abuse education in schools during the public comment period at the January 23 meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. They were accompanied by supporters who held up signs in remembrance of local young people who reportedly died […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Shame” – A Flawed Film That Earns its NC-17 Rating
Trailer To hear the audio version of Mark Elloff’s review which aired on WAMD 970 AM, click below. [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-12-Shame-Radio-mono.mp3|titles=2011 12 Shame Radio (mono)] Between the hype generated from the NC-17 rating, and from the second offering of director Steve McQueen, “Shame” had potential. Unfortunately, much of that potential is squandered as the film is focused […]
Harford County Crisis Intervention Team Receives Advanced Training at International Conference; “War Addiction: Understanding a Mind in Combat”
From Harford County government: On September 14, 2011, the Harford County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) attended advanced training at the International Crisis Intervention Team Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over 1,200 people attended the conference. Officer Jeff Gilpin (Havre de Grace Police Department), Lt. Marc Junkerman (Harford County Sheriff’s Office), and Shawn Dundon (Harford County/Sheppard […]
Harford County to Host Annual Symposium on Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
From Harford County government: Topics to include suicide prevention, bullying, substance abuse and internet safety On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Harford County Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, will hold its Annual Symposium on Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment at Bel Air High School,100 Heighe […]
