HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-16 Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council MinutesSubstance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council
Minutes of October 16,2003 Meeting
Call to order - 7:35
Members present - Sandy Michaud, Karyn Storti, Bob Brown, Lisa Trapano, John Russo,
Mark Staniul, Gary Niham.
Members Absent - Alexandra Rowen, Dale Merrill
Excused - Jane Fiore, Matt Edson, Bill Carrick
Review of Minutes - Draft of September meeting distributed approval tabled.
Public In put - none
Old Business - Discussion
• Comments on article for pulling drivers license of parents serving liquor to minors
• Discussion of FAX message in package on the danger of self -medication with
alcohol by senior citizens (possible subject fir.future seminar at senior center)
• School report - both Alenandra and Gary were absent so there was no formal school
report. Gary is interviewing on substance abuse process continues. John Russo
suggested that a social worker is desirable in addition to a DARE officer.
GOALS
• Binge Drinking - November 18
• Heroin - In Spring
• Schedule a program in the event of an actual crisis in Reading
BINGE DRINKING PROGRAM - The Community Room at the police Station vs. the
senior center and the pros and cons of video taping the program were discussed. A
motions was made, seconded and carved unanimously to approve the flyer prepared by
Jane Fiore.
NEW BUSINESS - comments
• Emergency rooms don't provide sufficient response to drug overdose cases
• Breaking a drug habit is like staying on a diet
• Reading Lyons Club is sponsoring reading Day in the Spring. SAPAC agreed to
participate with a table.
• SAPAC should also be included in RCTV orientation night.
Adjourned - 8:40 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Brown