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Choices of Carroll County

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Address:
PO Box 374, Westminster, MD 21158-0374
Description:

Assists young adults learn the consequences of substance abuse in an effort to interrupt the destructive cycle of alcohol and chemical dependencies. This program consists of four 3-hour sessions for four consecutive Thursday evenings, and is under the professional direction of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, the Westminster Police Department, and trained community volunteers. Students see the consequences of drug and alcohol choices, and hear how similar choices have impacted guest speakers who have witnessed alcohol and drug abuse. Site tours, educational presentations, videos, and homework assignments are also included. Meetings are from 6 to 9 pm. Parent-referred or court-ordered young adults. Targets young adults aged 18 to 23 with alcohol and/or drug problems.

The Carroll County Health Department is one of 24 local health departments under the Maryland Department of Health. We work closely with Carroll County Government, and the Carroll County Commissioners serve as the Board of Health. The Health Department is funded by federal, state and county funding, as well as grants and fees for services.