Bath salts are a new synthetic drug causing concern throughout Maine and the nation. For more information, dowload the 2011 Bath Salt Fact Sheet from the Maine Office of Substance Abuse. For public awareness, download our Bath Salts Poster. See the New England newsletter Northern Exposures for more information.
Bath Salts Reach Region: "The "bath salts” drug abuse epidemic has spread to Sagadahoc County. Sheriff Joel Merry said Thursday that his department dealt this week with its first case of someone under the influence of "bath salts,” a chemical cocktail that causes people who ingest it to behave erratically."
Serial Scourges: A Times Record Editorial regarding Bath Salts.
Second Sagadahoc County medical marijiuana heist reported: "The burglary marks the second time this month that thieves swiped marijuana being cultivated legally for medical purposes in Sagadahoc County."
The Mid Coast Parents Connect Face Book page posts news stories, upcoming community events and parent resources daily. Search for us on Face Book, or visit the CASA Parent Page for a direct link, and "Like" us today!
Concerned about a high school teen's choices or beliefs? CASA's 12-2-1 (12 Hours 2 Change 1 Life) is a FREE twelve hour class that gives teens a chance to look at their high risk choices in a non-judgmental setting. For program details download our 12-2-1 Flyer. To register a teen, download a 12-2-1 Referral Form or contact Heidi Tucker, 373-6958.
CASA offers alcohol server/seller trainings throughout the year for bartenders, servers and store clerks for $10 a person. Click on our Alcohol Server and Seller Flyer for more information. Please print out the registration form to fax your RSVP. Contact Terry Sherman, 373-6995, with any training questions.
are open to the public, and occur monthly, on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 5 pm, September through June. Meetings are held in Suite 3 of the Mid Coast Behavioral Health Building, 66 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME. Contact Heidi Tucker at 373-6958 if you would like to attend a meeting, and click here for a CASA Fact Sheet.
Other ways to - pass out coffee at a community or school event, submit an opinion piece for our monthly op ed spot, share a news story or tip on our Mid Coast Parents Connect Face Book page - contact Heidi Tucker, 373-6958.
Visit our parent, youth, retailer and educator pages for substance abuse prevention resources tailored for our community. Go to Project Alert for more information on youth and substance abuse.
We are creating community attitudes and policies that discourage and prevent substance abuse among our youth. CASA is coordinated by Mid Coast Hospital's Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Our partners include local law enforcement (Brunswick, Bath, Topsham, Richmond and Sagadahoc County Sheriff), schools (MSAD 75,Brunswick, RSU 1, Richmond, St. Johns, Bowdoin) community agencies (Bath YMCA, United Way, SASSM), parents, retailers, physicians, and youth.
Melissa Fochesato, Program Director 373-6957
Heidi Tucker, Parent Outreach Specialist, 373-6958
Becky Miller, RN, MPH, Prevention Specialist 373-6925
Terry Sherman, Program Assistant, 373-6995
