What’s New
Linda Kagey is joining Robin Hesse to expand the heart of…
Family & Addiction Education Center
Where We Have A Heart For Families
At Family & Addiction Education Center we…
- Provide individual, family, group counseling and education regarding: addiction, relapse prevention, family disease, adult children of alcoholics/addicts, young children of alcoholics/addicts.
- Provide intervention services assisting families and their loved ones in obtaining treatment for addictions.
- Provide Solution Focused Brief Intervention Counseling
Naval Academy Cracks Down Alcohol on Use with Breathalyzer Test
The Marine Corps Times reports that the United States Navy has launched an aggressive use of breathalyzer tests in order to crack down on alcohol use by students in the Naval Academy. These students, known as midshipmen, have been routinely tested on Friday and Saturday nights over the last two years. However, the Navy has adopted a new strategy of random breathalyzer testing in order to screen for alcohol abuse. If a midshipman fails his or her breathalyzer, select officials will determine the consequences. This new policy has decreased the incidents of alcohol abuse in both the Navy and the Marines.
Read the entire article here: Naval Academy Cracks Down Alcohol on Use with Breathalyzer Test.
Mercy Street Lecture Series
We had our first lecture at Mercy Street last evening. The event went great. There were some intriguing questions and active discussions. Thanks to everyone who participated. I look forward to seeing you all next week when we discuss codependency.
