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Holiday Teen Talent Extravaganza!
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: John Boner Community Center - 2236 East Tenth Street
• Seeking teens between the ages of 13 and 19 years
• Showcase talent in singing, poetry/rap, music, art, and dance
• Auditions will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
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For more information and to register call 317-767-7677 or
317-546-6240
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Deadline to register is Thursday, Dec. 04, 2008 w/$10 Entry Fee
• Admission fee is $5.00 day of show & at our Outreach Office 3636 E
38th Street.
• CASH Prizes!
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here for more information.
Fort Wayne Site Volunteer Workshop
March 7th - 10am to 2:00pm
This training is for current volunteers, potential volunteers and others who would like to learn more about WIM.
HIV/AIDS 101, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
Allen County Main Public Library
900 Library Plaza (Corner of Washington and Ewing) – Meeting Room C
Telephone: 260-421-1200
Note: Parking is free to library cardholders / WIM will pay for parking for those individuals who do not have a library card.
12 Step Study Workshop for Women in Recovery
(All fellowships are welcome…NA, CA, AA, etc.)
Second Saturday of each month
WIM Outreach Office - 3636 E. 38th Street
1:00pm to 3:00 pm
WIM Workshop (Various Topics)
Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop
Third Saturday of each month
Unleavened Bread Cafe
Corner of Central & 30th Streets
9:30am - 12:00 pm
FREE Breakfast from 9:30am to 10am!
Let's Talk Group
Discussion Group for Men and Women 25yrs and older
Last Thursday of each month
Lucille Raines Residence
907 N. Pennsylvania
5:45pm to 7pm
SNACKS will be provided
Board Meeting
April, July, October 2008
WIM Outreach Office
3636 East 38th Street
Drug addiction involves
compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially
negative social, psychological and physical consequences. Certain drugs,
such as narcotics and cocaine, are more physically addicting than are
other drugs. Substance abuse prevention starts at home, but teachers,
coaches, scout leaders, and others who serve as non-parent role models
also are positive and powerful influences in the lives of young people.
Some 18 million Americans abuse or are addicted to alcohol. Tobacco
causes 400,000 deaths each year, killing more people than AIDS, alcohol,
drug abuse, car crashes, suicides, and fires combined. And nearly half
of all Americans say they know someone with a drug problem.
The toll of substance abuse can be measured in lost lives and dollars
spent dealing with its effects. Each year there are more deaths and
disabilities from substance abuse than from any other preventable cause.
Of 2 million US deaths each year, one in four is attributable to
alcohol, illicit drug, or tobacco use.
The problematic use of alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco places an
enormous burden on society, harming health, family life, the economy and
public safety. No segment of society is immune to its effects.
At Home: Substance abuse can tear families apart, cause pain and injury,
and lead to domestic violence, failed marriages, and child abuse and
neglect.
At School: Substance abuse is negatively affecting the quality of
education in our nation's schools, from the elementary level to college
campuses.
In Our Communities: Substance abuse doesn't just hurt the abuser. Its
effects echo throughout our communities, resulting in crime,
unemployment, unsafe streets, and lost neighborhoods.
In The Criminal Justice System: Illicit drugs and alcohol are partners
in crime. The link is visible every day in the nation's courtrooms,
jails, and prisons.
In The Healthcare System: Substance abuse strains the nation's
healthcare system, adding billions to the cost of treating a host of
illnesses related to drinking, smoking and illicit drug use.
In The Workplace: A significant amount of substance abuse takes place
among the American work force, and some of this use occurs at work.
Drug abuse is a serious, but solvable problem.
Seek help NOW!
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency Provides information on
counseling and treatment services for alcohol and drug abuse. Prevention
and education programs. Newsletter. CALL: 1-800-622-2255
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this topic.