Welcome To BRiDGES
Madison County Council on Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse, Inc.
The mission of BRiDGES is to improve the quality of life by providing
advocacy and services to our community, the workplace, families and
individuals affected by addiction and the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and
other substances.
BRiDGES is a leader in the delivery of prevention and intervention
programs that promote change and build healthy communities.
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Annual Dinner~ April 2012~ Details Coming Soon
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(September 15, 2012)
Drug Tip Hotline # 1-800-GIVE-TIP
(1-800-448-3847)
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www.cdc.gov
Binge Drinking
Nationwide Problem, Local Solutions
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Responsible Server Training
Responsible Server Training, developed by the Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, is a program designed to impact the environment by educating those who are selling and/or serving alcohol. This training helps inform servers and owners of alcohol establishments of the state laws that prohibit alcohol sales to minors and obviously intoxicated persons, so that the laws are not violated. It also increases awareness of the effects of alcohol on the brain, intoxication rate factors, tolerance and BAC, and intervention strategies, including checking IDs. Ideally, both on-premise and off-premise establishments will develop and implement policies related to serving and the training of management and servers.
Trainings are available, at a nominal cost, on a regular basis for establishments or organizations that sell or serve alcohol to the public. Call Abby Simchik at 315 697-3947 for information on classes available in Madison County.
Resolutions for a New Year
Every year people make resolutions to change in the year ahead. Most of the time people make a resolution related to a lifestyle change; they want to start or stop some habit or behavior. While most are confident about their success, the reality of maintaining long term change is quite different. Without a plan in place, many will find that their resolve fades after a few weeks, even a few days. Here are some of the most popular resolutions: