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8738 Ortega Park Drive

Navarre, FL 32566

(850) 939-4999

Fax: 850 939-5619

339 Racetrack Road, No. 7

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(850) 243-6544

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850 232-6259

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE OF NORTH FLORIDA

Florida-licensed 501(c)3 non-profit organization devoted to reducing the devastaing affects of alcoholism and drug dependence

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Tuesday February 23, 2010 10:45 AM

CALL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEW PROGRAMS IN ANGER MANAGEMENT, CORE ISSUES GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

One-quarter of all emergency room admissions, one-third of all suicides, and more than half of all homicides and incidents of domestic violence are alcohol-related.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading

known cause of mental retardation.

Almost half of all traffic fatalities

are alcohol-related.

In 2009 even with limited resources, NCADD of North Florida

assisted 1,900 ad,adults. We know that each individual with a substance abuse problem adversely impacts

6 other people. That means 11,400 other men, women, children, neighbors

and employers may have been indirectly assisted. We are grateful for your support.

EDUCATION, INFORMATION,

HELP AND HOPE

Since 1944, the

National Council on Alcoholism

and Drug Dependence has been a leader in the effort to raise public awareness about alcoholism. As the oldest advocacy organization in the country addressing alcoholism and drug dependence, NCADD works at the national level on policy issues related to barriers in education, prevention and treatment for alcoholics and drug dependent persons and their families.

Marty Mann (1905-1980) founded NCADD

and dedicated her life to teaching the public that alcoholism is a preventable and treatable disease --

not a moral failing.

Mary Mann, right, hands an award to Bill Wilson

She articulated three fundamental

organizational concepts that have

informed the development of modern alcoholism treatment:

Alcoholism is a disease, and

the alcoholic is a sick person;

The alcoholic can be helped

and is worth helping;

This is a public health problem

and a public responsibility.

OUR PROGRAMS

HOW TO COPE

How to Cope is a multi-faceted program designed for family and friends of substance abusers to learn about the dynamics of alcoholism and drug addiction as a “family disease.” Participants create a plan of action for recovering control of their lives.

INTERVENTION

NCADD of Northwest Florida offers caring, effective strategies to help chemically dependent persons to get help. A recognized specialist in the field of intervention conducts intervention training.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

NCADD of North Florida provides information, assessments and referrals for individuals or families seeking education and help for the effects of alcohol and drug dependencies.

PREVENTION EDUCATION

NCADD of NWFL offers workshops to educate professionals, teachers, students, business groups and individuals about alcohol and drug dependency. Expert speakers are available to

community organizations.

ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND

DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM

NCADD of North Florida is licensed by the State of Florida to provide Prevention Education and Outpatient Services. This program is a six-part series on the physical and emotional effects of the addictive process of alcohol and drug use. It is a comprehensive course designed for early intervention on alcohol and drug abuse, and dependency.

BLAST-OFF WEEKEND

A highly focused weekend workshop designed to identify and resolve problems related to relationships, self-esteem, abuse and other traumas. Experiential education and therapy techniques are used.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR

FAITH-BASED MINISTRIES

Communities of faith are encouraged to call the Council to access the following supportive services for their members in need of intervention, consultation, training, referral, education, resources and speakers.

PAUSE A WHILE

Pause-a-While is a comfortable, confidential area of the offices where individuals can ask questions, review substance abuse resources, read, talk and get help for substance abuse issues. Upon request our staff is available for private consultation or group.

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Executive Director

Leo Donnelly Jr.

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The costly and pervasive affects of drug and alcohol addiction on businesses, health care and government is as baffling as it is destructive. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Northwest Florida is a non-profit organization solely devoted to educating, counseling, and providing referrals and information to anyone who wants it. NCADD of NWFL is state-licensed to provide prevention, education and out-patient services. NCADD of NWFL will be happy to provide an expert in all aspects of combating addiction and assisting families to speak to groups of any size or affiliation to provide understanding and direction regarding available resources that may not be widely known. Call 850 939-4999 or 850 232-6259 to schedule a presentation or get more information.

NCADD OF

NORTH FLORIDA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karen Jurkowich

Daniel Horvath

Alice Brupbacher

Gene Valentino

Limarie Rodriguez

Dr. Irvin Williams

Dr. Earl Crosswright Jr.

Jeana Pitts

Sandra Cecil

Meg Peltier

NATIONAL GOVERNORS

ASSOCIATION

CENTER FOR

BEST PRACTICES

“Substance abuse and chemical dependency place an enormous burden on state budgets, economic productivity, and the well-being of individuals and families. Over 13 percent of all state spending - including related spending on crime, disease, poverty, and other social problems - can be linked to substance abuse an addiction. One out of every five Medicaid dollars spent on hospital care is attributable to the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. More than one third of families involved with the child welfare system have alcohol or drug-related problems that contribute to the abuse or neglect of their children. Roughly half of state prison inmates committed their crime(s) to support a drug habit. Forty percent of all traffic fatalities and 8 percent of all motor vehicle crashes involve alcohol. Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use are also associated with high rates of cancer, suicide, divorce, unwanted pregnancy, domestic violence, disability, workplace absences and lost productivity, unemployment, poverty, and homelessness.”