Alcohol & Tobacco Awareness
      A Strong Body...A Strong Mind

The following information and resources are for the entire SU community to increase their awareness of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug usage. 

Lower Shore Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (LSIAA)

The Lower Shore Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (LSIAA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.  There are no dues or fees for AA membership. This Website is intended to provide general information regarding Alcoholics Anonymous and to facilitate face-to-face contact between A.A. members and those wishing to learn about the A.A. program of recovery from alcoholism.  Click on the link above to learn more about their services.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol abuse as having one or more of the following situations happen in 12-month period:

• Continuing to drink even if you are having problems in your relationships that are a result or are contributed to by drinking.

• An ongoing inability to meet work, school, familial or social responsibilities.

• Alcohol related legal problems including DUIs, DWIs, and physically harming yourself or others while drunk.

• Physically endangering yourself or others while drinking.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources:

• Treatment Referral - nationwide drug rehab treatment referrals
• Drunk Driving - drunk driving leads to injury and fatalities
• Drug Information - important information on illicit drugs and drug use
• Mental Health - link to information on mental health centers and treatments
• Drug Abuse Treatment - link to effective drug abuse treatment
• Drug Rehab Center - info on rehab centers that provide drug treatment care
• Rehab Referral - nationwide referral program for rehabs
• Drug Interventions - link for family and friends to help their loved ones
• Prescription Drugs - more about the effects of abusing prescription drugs
• Marijuana Addiction - what you may not know about marijuana addiction
• Anxiety Disorders - information on the various types of anxiety disorders
• Drug Detox - link to benefits of proper drug detox
• 12-Step Program - learn about the 12 step recovery process
• Drug Abuse - link to information on drug abuse
• Teenage Drinking - find out how to know if your teen has started drinking
• Alcoholism Info - alcoholism is a treatable disease, find out more here
• Prescription Drug Rehab - find treatment for a prescription drug addiction

Support and Tips to Stop Smoking: 

Need additional help or reasons why you should quit, HelpGuide.com will answer many of your questions.

Trying to quit Smoking? Want to find out how much you actually spend on cigarettes? The Cost of Smoking Calculator will help you gauge how much you would SAVE if you didn't smoke!

Wicomico County's Alliance To Conquer Tobacco In Our Neighborhoods is a great resources for learning more about how you can take part in improving the health of residents in your neighborhood by preventing and reducing the use of tobacco products.

Wicomico Health Department "Stop Smoking" Assistance

The Wicomico County Health Department offers Group Support programs for $10/month, Nicotine Replacement Patches (NRT) or Zyban and Individual Support sessions.

NRT Patches or Zyban offered to Wicomico County residents who attend support sessions for 10 weeks and obtain and return a signed Medical Clearance Form and prescription for the product. Small fee required. Call 410-546-5311 for more information. Click here for more information.

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