| ADULT AND STUDENT PROGRAMS |
| Marilyn G. Belmonte Instructor, Middlesex Sheriff's Office Co-Chair, Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force |
| Marilyn G. Belmonte is a substance abuse prevention coordinator and drug abuse recognition specialist. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology from Wheaton College and attended advanced seminars at the Massachusetts State Police Academy on drug recognition and drug-facilitated sexual assaults, receiving a certificate as an instructor. Marilyn has been an instructor for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Academy, Municipal Police Training Council Academies and Project Alliance. As Co-Chairperson of the Burlington Drug and Alcohol Task Force, she raises community awareness and designs prevention initiatives. Marilyn received the national ”All-Star” award from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, makers of over-the-counter medications for raising awareness about cough medicine abuse in 2008. Her school screening assessment of students under the influence of drugs was published by the MA Department of Public Health in its “Comprehensive School Health Manual” in 2007. She was awarded a “Citizenship in Action” certificate of recognition from Middlesex District Attorney’s Partnerships For Youth in 2006. |
| MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATION AFFILIATES: Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force Youth Risk Behavior Survey Consortium MA Partners In Prevention Middlesex Sheriff's Office |
| EVALUATIONS / REVIEWS: "This type of interactive class is so empowering. After talking to my son because of your class, I feel I got my son back a little rather than seeing him continue to drift away. You are a godsend. God Bless You." CDRA, Wilmington MA "Make this program mandatory for parents to attend if you want your child to graduate middle school!" CDRA, Tewksbury MA "Marilyn Belmonte is a wonderful speaker; the program is very informative, well focused, detailed and practical." "Essential for every parent of an adolescent!" "Marilyn Belmonte handled a difficult subject in a responsive manner and gave me an eye opening education on drugs." CDRA, Beverly MA "Your classes gave me the information and the strength to confront and try to education our older son. More importantly though, this has opened up discussions with our younger children as well and I know I am much more aware now and I believe that gives me some power!" CDRA, Easton MA "Definitely look into making attendance to this seminar a requirement that needs to be fulilled in order for your child to complete middle school and high school." CDRA, Tewksbury MA "I have to personally thank you for an OUTSTANDING and eye opening lecture!!! I am one of the school nurses. Your enlightening update will help us fine tune our skills on suspected drug abuse." School Faculty Training, Wakefield MA "Bringing this information in a level all parents can understand will save their kids' lives." CDRA, Wilmington MA "The feedback about your presentation was wonderful. Please know how much the faculty appreciated your presentation!" School Faculty Training, Tantasqua Regional High School, Sturbridge MA "Make this course a requirement for parents of athletes and other school sponsored programs." CDRA, Tewksbury MA "Thank you for such an insightful and riveting presentation. As a middle school nurse- no child's pupils are safe!" School Faculty Recognition Program, Blanchard Middle School, Westford MA |
"Reducing Drug Abuse Through Recognition
And Community Awareness"
And Community Awareness"
PARENT-TEEN WORKSHOPS (NEW FOR FALL 2008);
"BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS": Alcohol Awareness for Parents & Teens-
Teach teens and their parents together about the latest research on how alcohol affects the adolescent
brain differently than the adult brain. This program will encourage parent-teen conversation!
ADULT ONLY WORKSHOPS;
"CITIZENS DRUG RECOGNITION ACADEMY" (CDRA)
Session #1: Plant-Based & Traditional Drugs
Session #2: Prescriptions & Over-The-Counter Drugs
Session #3: Club Drugs & Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Session #4: Underage Drinking, Drug Testing & Strategies to Reduce Substance Abuse
"TURNING OFF THE TAP": UNDERAGE DRINKING & PREVENTION STRATEGIES- The effect of alcohol on the
adolescent brain is better understood now. Teaching parents about brain development and alcohol can
help change social norm around underage drinking. Great for prom/graduation season!
"GENERATION Rx: DANGER IN OUR MEDICINE CABINET"- The new trend in teen drug abuse is
prescription drugs. Young people perceive prescription drugs as safe and legal alternatives to illegal
drug use. Many teens are “self-medicating” to improve academic and athletic performance. Often this
leads to addiction of illicit drugs such as heroin.
"DOUBLE JEOPARDY: ALCOHOL & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS"- Teens view alcohol and prescription
medicines as legal and safe alternatives to illegal highs. But ground-breaking research shows the
detrimental effects of alcohol on the developing adolescent brain. Prescription drugs and over-the-
counter medications are as addictive and deadly as illegal drugs.
"GATEWAY DRUGS: OUR CHILDREN ON THE ROAD TO TROUBLE"- Especially designed for parents of
elementary school students. It covers tobacco & alcohol; how the young brain is affected and how they
lead to marijuana, over-the-counter medications, inhalants.
NEW "TOBACCO: THE SMOKING GUN"- Research proves that early tobacco use increases risk of alcohol
disorders and other drug abuse. Addiction, adolescent brain development and prevention is included.
"TEEN DRUG ABUSE: CAN YOU READ THE SIGNS?"- This course is custom designed to address the drug
trends in your county/town. Generally this course includes Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana,
Methamphetamine, OxyContin, Dextromethorphan, Ecstasy and Inhalants.
"DRUGS, DEPRESSION & SUICIDE: THE DEADLY LINK- This program illustrates the correlation between
drugs and depression. The Surgeon General's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention states drug
abuse as a major risk factor. Early recognition of drug abuse is vital to suicide prevention through early
clinical treatment.
"DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULTS: DRINKING WITH DANGER"- GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol and others
are easy to attain, cause loss of inhibitions, steal away the victim’s ability to say “no” and cause amnesia.
They are often expelled from the body before the victim has any recollection of the assault so
recognition training is vital for first responders.
STUDENT WORKSHOPS : (Can also be presented as a teen & parent forum)
"THE 411 ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL"- Student workshop focusing on the consequences of underage
drinking and self-medicating with prescription drugs.
"WHY 21?"- Student alcohol abuse prevention workshop focusing on drinking/driving and binge
drinking.
"THE 411 ON DRUGS" - Detailed student workshop on drugs. Includes prescriptions and OTC
medications, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and drug-facilitated assaults.
"WHO WILL SAY NO FOR ME?" - 100,000 college students each year are sexually assaulted on college
campuses. Raise awareness and teach prevention tools. A great program for seniors preparing for
college!
"BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS": Alcohol Awareness for Parents & Teens-
Teach teens and their parents together about the latest research on how alcohol affects the adolescent
brain differently than the adult brain. This program will encourage parent-teen conversation!
ADULT ONLY WORKSHOPS;
"CITIZENS DRUG RECOGNITION ACADEMY" (CDRA)
Session #1: Plant-Based & Traditional Drugs
Session #2: Prescriptions & Over-The-Counter Drugs
Session #3: Club Drugs & Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Session #4: Underage Drinking, Drug Testing & Strategies to Reduce Substance Abuse
"TURNING OFF THE TAP": UNDERAGE DRINKING & PREVENTION STRATEGIES- The effect of alcohol on the
adolescent brain is better understood now. Teaching parents about brain development and alcohol can
help change social norm around underage drinking. Great for prom/graduation season!
"GENERATION Rx: DANGER IN OUR MEDICINE CABINET"- The new trend in teen drug abuse is
prescription drugs. Young people perceive prescription drugs as safe and legal alternatives to illegal
drug use. Many teens are “self-medicating” to improve academic and athletic performance. Often this
leads to addiction of illicit drugs such as heroin.
"DOUBLE JEOPARDY: ALCOHOL & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS"- Teens view alcohol and prescription
medicines as legal and safe alternatives to illegal highs. But ground-breaking research shows the
detrimental effects of alcohol on the developing adolescent brain. Prescription drugs and over-the-
counter medications are as addictive and deadly as illegal drugs.
"GATEWAY DRUGS: OUR CHILDREN ON THE ROAD TO TROUBLE"- Especially designed for parents of
elementary school students. It covers tobacco & alcohol; how the young brain is affected and how they
lead to marijuana, over-the-counter medications, inhalants.
NEW "TOBACCO: THE SMOKING GUN"- Research proves that early tobacco use increases risk of alcohol
disorders and other drug abuse. Addiction, adolescent brain development and prevention is included.
"TEEN DRUG ABUSE: CAN YOU READ THE SIGNS?"- This course is custom designed to address the drug
trends in your county/town. Generally this course includes Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana,
Methamphetamine, OxyContin, Dextromethorphan, Ecstasy and Inhalants.
"DRUGS, DEPRESSION & SUICIDE: THE DEADLY LINK- This program illustrates the correlation between
drugs and depression. The Surgeon General's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention states drug
abuse as a major risk factor. Early recognition of drug abuse is vital to suicide prevention through early
clinical treatment.
"DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULTS: DRINKING WITH DANGER"- GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol and others
are easy to attain, cause loss of inhibitions, steal away the victim’s ability to say “no” and cause amnesia.
They are often expelled from the body before the victim has any recollection of the assault so
recognition training is vital for first responders.
STUDENT WORKSHOPS : (Can also be presented as a teen & parent forum)
"THE 411 ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL"- Student workshop focusing on the consequences of underage
drinking and self-medicating with prescription drugs.
"WHY 21?"- Student alcohol abuse prevention workshop focusing on drinking/driving and binge
drinking.
"THE 411 ON DRUGS" - Detailed student workshop on drugs. Includes prescriptions and OTC
medications, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and drug-facilitated assaults.
"WHO WILL SAY NO FOR ME?" - 100,000 college students each year are sexually assaulted on college
campuses. Raise awareness and teach prevention tools. A great program for seniors preparing for
college!
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Recognition Trainings Offered For:
**OEMS Approved for EMT Professional Continuing Education
Credits
- Parents / Community Forums
- School Teachers*, Counselors*, Nurses*, Social Workers*
- Law Enforcement* / EMS** / SANE* / Campus Police
**OEMS Approved for EMT Professional Continuing Education
Credits
| (Effective June 1, 2008) 1 Hour Conference or Meeting Presentation $300 2 Hour Community Program or Professional Training $400 4 Hour Community Program or Professional Training $700 6 Hour Professional Training $800 8 Hour Professional Training $900 Above Fees do not include travel expense or printing expenses for handouts. |
