Helpful Recources
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>> NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) “Alcohol Basics”
>> Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
DSM-5 Criteria Handout: Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder
>> Find Your Way to Alcohol Treatment
>> Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health
>> Infographic: “What is Alcohol Use Disorder?”
>> Learn about Collegiate Recovery Programs
>> Telescoping and Gender Differences in Alcohol Dependence: New Evidence From Two National Surveys
>> Alcohol and fertility: how much is too much?
>> National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
>> Women Now Drink As Much As Men — Not So Much For Pleasure, But To Cope
>> Excessive Alcohol Use is a Risk to Women’s Health
>> The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
>> AA Grapevine (The International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous)
>> A Woman’s Way Through the 12 Steps by by
>> Drinking, A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
>> Living Sober by Alcoholics Anonymous
>> Is It Important to Prevent Early Exposure to Drugs and Alcohol Among Adolescents?
>> Youth Alcohol Trends and Statistics
>> The Fight Against Underage Drinking | Stats on Teen Alcohol Use
>> NIH (National Institutes of Health) updates comprehensive resource to address college drinking
>> Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide
>> How to tell if your child is drinking alcohol. (SAMHSA)
>> Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Tips for Talking With Your Kids about Mental Health & Substances
https://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/29897/Talking-To-Your-Kids-About-Substances
Conversations before college (text).
Conversations before college (infographic).
2021 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) MontCo Fact Sheet
https://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/28060/Montco-PAYSFactsheet-print
2021 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) – Full Montgomery County Profile
Contact your school district’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison
Pennsylvania Underage Drinking Statute
https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/underage-drinking/state-profiles/pennsylvania/90
Montgomery County Social Host Law
https://montcopa.org/3745/Social-Host-Law
>> America Has a Drinking Problem (Atlantic)
>> A.A. to Zoom, Substance Abuse Treatment Goes Online
>> COVID-19 pandemic brings new concerns about excessive drinking
>> Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US (JAMA Network)
>> New Data Available About Alcohol-Related Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
>> Memes About Drinking During Quarantine Are Everywhere—But They’re Actually Really Problematic
>> Binge Drinking in US Adults Linked With Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
>> Article: Longer time spent at home during COVID-19 pandemic is associated with binge drinking among US adults
>> As alcohol abuse rises amid pandemic, hospitals see a wave of deadly liver disease (LA Times)
>> Giving Up Alcohol in the Era of Covid-19 (Wall Street Journal)
Following up on the May 24, 2022 Online Program
Alcohol use among women is on the rise. Women who drink have a higher risk of certain alcohol-related problems compared to men. It is important that women be aware of health risks.
The pandemic has increased isolation and anxiety, and has created fertile ground for alcohol misuse, aided by the social norms that deceive us into believing it’s okay to drink when we’re stressed.
We had a conversation about:
• why alcohol is innocuous for some women and devastating for others
• how to know when the line has been crossed from moderate to alcoholic drinking
• how to support those we love, seek help when needed, and explore treatment options
Meet Our Presenters
Following up on the May 19, 2022 Online Program
Parents are the most important influence in children’s lives. When we have open, honest and informed conversations, we can help our kids to grow into healthy adults.
We had a conversation about underage drinking that supports parents with valuable information, as well as guidance for creating an atmosphere of trust and open communication.
Presented in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Drug & Alcohol, Family Services, and the Montgomery County Office of the District Attorney
Meet Our Presenters
Handouts from the Montgomery County
Office of Drug & Alcohol
(Underage Drinking)
Following up: “Alcohol: Our Cultural Drug of Choice”
Presented on March 3, 2022
Celebrated on social media, an integral part of sporting events, social gatherings and celebrations, and festively displayed at grocery stores, alcohol is our country’s favorite mood-altering substance.
And then came the pandemic. Isolation and anxiety have created fertile ground for alcohol misuse, aided by the social norms that deceive us into believing it’s okay to drink when we’re stressed or anxious.
We talk with clinicians and people in recovery from alcoholism about our history with alcohol, why it is innocuous for some and disastrous for others, and how to know when the line has been crossed from moderate consumption to alcohol use disorder – for us or for a loved one. We also discuss treatment options and opportunities for lifelong recovery.
This program was funded by the Montgomery County Office of Drug & Alcohol
Meet Our Presenters
Below are the presenters and panelists who have share their expertise and experience as part of programs related to Alcohol. Their contact information may be found by clicking on the “Learn More…” buttons.
Katie Greeley, LCSW (she/her)
