Bringing alcoholism awareness to our community

Awareness and education is the key to saving lives.”

Discussing a topic like alcoholism is not something many people would bring up in conversation. If bringing it up, one would need to be sensitive.

I would like to thank Jane Lee for words of caution, on last week’s front page, about drinking alcohol while celebrating Purim. This is a really big challenge in the Jewish community.

We should be aware of the harmful effects of alcohol on the lives of others and should refrain from making light of the challenges people face when attempting to avoid excess consumption. Awareness and education is the key to saving lives.

The Jewish Star features an advertisement, placed by Saving Lives Five Towns Drug & Alcohol Coalition, that promotes such awareness and reminds people of the harmful effects of alcohol. There are many ways to celebrate Purim without getting drunk.

As we complete our Purim celebrations, we look forward to Pesach, when we will again confront the challenge of drinking.

Community awareness about the programs that are out there can truly save lives. Let’s continue to promote the programs that help prevent alcoholism.

For more information or help, visit savinglives5townscoalition.org

If you know of other resources in our community, please let me know. Call me at 516-622-7461 ext 241 or email me, nbluth@thejewishstar.com