Update:
Need Medical Detox Beds:

Uninsured or Underinsured?
Searching for Medical Detox Bed? 

Here you will find the only  8 medical detox beds available to those unable to pay treatment here:

September 28, 2006.
The First Step Unit is a medical detoxification program located on the sixth floor of University Medical Center.


Legislative Session 2006

Underage Drinking - What does this illegal use of alcohol cost Louisiana?

Many Professionals Leaving LA

10/22/05--Download Flyer
ARNO sponsors free post hurricane program for community

Reports on Juvenile Justice in Louisiana see Juvenile Justice Reform Project

2005 Legislative Sad Ending....
Sad state of affairs--we must begin to educate more people on the real problems facing our state with substance abuse, and insist on a just response from lawmakers.

Get all LA updates and alerts
2005 Legislative Bill List

June 7 Urgent Action


Alcohol Hotline Bill Killed- 2nd year alcohol industry influence removes hopes for those in need after use of their products.

** Pending Senate Comm. Hearing Date

Passed out of Judiciary Committee headed for the full house legislation in memory of Cory.

Absolute Truth--Video -Corey Domangue

2005 Alcohol Excise Update

 

1$ to Treat saves 5$ in Direct state spending!

Read the "Louisiana Economic Treatment Expansion Report"


Read News
Wonder why so many under 21 are drinking, yet published reports from enforcement in the state say 90% or more of retailers don't sell alcohol to kids?  We sure wonder-Especially when you look at Slidell as one area of the state that has decided to do something.




Recovery  Saves Louisiana Money & Promotes Growth-


Only 8% of Louisiana adult residents finding recovery support (Treatment) and a mere 32 medical detox beds for 4.4 million residents, it is no surprise that Louisiana has many social ills, and clean up costs  related to untreated addiction. Studies by Economist Loren Scott clearly show that effective, available  treatment saves Louisiana tax payers money, and we know it  improves communities, while saving and restoring families.

Recovering Mother's Hope for Change...Remembering Cory
Read the Article in the Advocate
 
 View Pictures from the Vigil

Louisiana Costs for Underage Drinking

1000 College Students will die this year alone.
See Press Release

Alcohol Health Risks

Alcohol Poisoning Signs

Read  Alcohol News -too many are dying.
College-Alcohol Poisonings-
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2.6 million young people do not know that a person can die of an overdose of alcohol. Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a large quantity of alcohol in a short amount of time.

 

LA Access to Recovery Grant Learn More Here



Support Recovery 
 www.werecover.org

We must always hope.....for a better day than knowing more than 1000 people are on waiting lists for help, that more than 32 detox beds are available for our states 4 million residents, that the funds we find to incarcerate thousands can be used to aid recovery from the addiction that they could never receive, that communities will be safe to drive and thrive in free from those who live battling a disease that responds to both treatment and prevention when it is available and effective. More on our work..





A message from our founder Samantha-Hope Atkins also read our Purpose

Alcohol Poisoning of another Underage student results in death   Tragic Death of another LSU student, call to action for our state to take action in reducing the harm youth face related to alcohol consumption.

Both the environment and genetics play a role in a person’s risk for alcoholism.
Learn more!

Louisiana AMA  The coalition, in collaboration with the state chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics and the LSU School of Medicine, has begun a variety of activities to create public awareness of underage drinking problems. Together they have conducted research regarding underage drinking and alcohol promotion in the state, and promoted new state policies to curb underage drinking.

Little awareness on the task force or discussion as to the real impact of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence in LA lax culture, and policy-See testimony, Clips from DWI Task Force need for treatment, and accountability presented to task force with information on problems in Louisiana, and legislative solutions

View Louisiana Legislative Archives for 2003
LA Alert -Archives 2003 -Page 2

In works Alcohol Videos

Please send comments to Info@HopeNetworks.org


Alcohol is number one abused drug in the country, Is the warning label on alcohol clear? Are you Registered to Vote? 
got 5 minutes? Download and print the form to mail-in to get registered to vote!
 

Alcohol & High Risk Youth-EASY to BUY & EASY to Die 4/17 Released Video or Audio of Interview with Slidell Police Chief-the need to close the loophole is present in Slidell.
Federal Legislation:
Stop National Beer Tax Roll Back Write LA Congressional delegation NOW

Learn more about solutions to Addiction and Incarceration, too many people are living without hope, needing treatment, and education, along with other support to return to communities as healthy, productive, citizens.

Got Recovery? Sign up at www.werecover.org
Get Active in your area of the state! 
Real People Really Recover!  Action and work in your community to be part of the solution for those in need in need.  12step community, faith based groups,  professionals, anyone who knows the path, can share the path!
Get Active in your area of the state! 

Read the Review
 DWI Needs Reform












Solutions to end harms &
DWI Reform PowerPoint
DWI 2004PowerPoint on
 Louisiana DWI Laws and Reform

2004 Alert for Recovering People to act in support of treatment for alcoholism, not jails only.

Alcohol Excise Updates- 

2005 Legislative Session -
Chart of Alcohol/Other Drug Related
Bills

Update- November 19, 2005
Stunned to Death?

Taser Guns are used by law enforcement across the country,
a modern day "baton" -and for many very effective in their efforts to safely stop aggression during an arrest or during  policy custody.  There is a problem though- alcohol and other drug use by those in police custody who are  "stunned" with the taser, are dropping dead.  More than 84 deaths across the country.  Alcohol and other drugs are involved in some 80% of criminal behavior in this country, and a course of action is being called for to stop these deaths.

Louisiana costs for Alcohol Use on the Healthcare system.

Governor Blanco's Solution to Poverty Community Effort

Get involved!

Poverty Facts





Thanks to all that made SoberJam 2004 Possible!

NIAAA Frontlines Report on DUI/DWI
Good overview of history and need for Reform

DUI/DWI- Solution Review from NIAAA


HepC Partner Awareness Campaign

Accurate Information brings hope for informed decisions.







Voter Information: 

General Info on location of polls in LA

Absentee Voting Information for  Louisiana

Register to Vote

 

Barriers to Recovery Become "Slave Labor" or chance it and go to a parent who is not Recovering?  What a choice!


HopeNetworks encourages you to get involved!  Contact
Louisiana Alliance to Prevent Underage Drinking.

Alcohol Problems-Onset & Relapse and Marketing
Preventing and treating alcohol and drug problems, means addressing the fact that Alcohol is the drug of choice for those in recovery according to this report

Breast Cancer Recovering Women speak out against lack of adequate warning on risks related to alcohol consumption.

WeRecover-Louisiana invites you to join thousands of people who will unite in support of Recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. 
October 30, 2004 Statewide-Family Event-New Orleans  - www.SoberJam.com

2003 Elections-Recovery Votes!

Issues for those with a family history, personal history of alcoholism and addiction.

 More info: Real People Really Recover


Recovery, Faith, and Community-
How Melanise (Read her story) Frederick of New Orleans 9th ward area,  and her husband Austin plan for their new Faith Based Social Detox Program to meet their community's desperate need for professional recovery services. 
**Note first Graduation to be held Sunday November 1, 2003**

Find a Church offering the
Celebrate Recovery, Faith Based Recovery Programs in Louisiana

Faith and Recovery read the report.


Are you Spiritual Leader?  How does your ministry address addiction recovery? We are looking for stories to share to pass on successful outreach programs.  Write us at Info@HopeNetworks.org

 

Al-Anon helps Parents and Family & Friends of Alcoholics

Previous Works on Underage Drinking

Compulsive Gambling/Gambling Addiction


Additional American Medical Association information on Alcoholism and Addiction 

Alcohol consumption and Cancer
 addiction and women's issues