Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress

12/23/2025

Research shows that alcohol does NOT help us regulate our emotions or effectively deal with stress. 👇
This common misconception likely stems from the initial feelings of relaxation and confidence we may feel after a drink. However, these effects are short-lived. ⏳
As the alcohol wears off, chemical changes in your brain can result in negative emotions, regardless of your initial mood. Exercise, meditation, deep breathing, talking to a friend or a professional, are ways to deal with stress that are healthier for you.

In the end, alcohol only does more harm than good. 🚫🍷
Learn more at CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html

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🔗 Learn more: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/alcohol -and-mental-health
Source(s): Adapted from WISE Curriculum; Mental Health Foundation UK

12/23/2025

Whether it's alcohol, prescription drugs, or other substances, substance misuse can seriously affect your mental well-being. Substance misuse can:

- Make enjoying life’s pleasures challenging as it increases risk of depression and anxiety.
- Can cause you to have lapses in judgement making it difficult to think clearly, remember things, or make decisions.
- Create strain on relationships leading to Isolation and loneliness.
- Lead to physical and mental complications that reduce your overall feeling of wellness.

# DrinkLessBeYourBest is a movement for our friends, colleagues and neighbors to follow and examine how much alcohol use is impacting you!

Learn more at CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html

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Source(s): Adapted from WISE Curriculum

12/18/2025

🎨💙 Alumni Outing 💙🎨

We loved spending time with graduated participants from both Bartholomew County Problem-Solving Courts at a recent alumni outing at Simply Pottery!

These monthly alumni events are a recent effort to ensure that we're all building connection, encouragement, and community beyond the court programs. Staying connected matters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this a fun and meaningful outing. More alumni events to come!

12/16/2025

💙🎓 Family Recovery Court Graduation Celebration 🎓💙
ASAP was proud to host a Family Recovery Court graduation in our office, welcoming more than 35 attendees including FRC participants, community providers, ASAP staff, and Magistrate Brittany Long, who presides over the court.
It was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when the court system and community partners come together to support recovery and strengthen families. We’re honored to celebrate the hard work, commitment, and progress of today’s graduates.
👏 Congratulations to everyone reaching this important milestone!

12/05/2025

Join ASAP in the “Drink Less Be Your Best” movement! Consider the amount of alcohol you consume with these tips to get you started.

🌱 Tip #1: Start with Self-awareness
Recognizing your relationship with alcohol is the first step. Take a moment to reflect on your drinking habits.
💪 Tip #2: Set Clear Goals
Set specific and achievable goals related to your alcohol consumption.
🧘 Tip #3: Seek Support
You don't have to go through this alone. Reach out to friends, family, or support groups and consider joining the Dry January challenge with ASAP: https://asapbc.org/dry-january-initiative
🍏 Tip #4: Explore Healthier Alternatives
Replace alcohol with healthier options such as “mocktails.”
🧠 Tip #5: Educate Yourself
Stay informed about the effects of alcohol on your physical and mental health. Knowledge is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about your wellness.

Learn more at CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html

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Source(s): Adapted from WISE Curriculum

12/03/2025

Did you know Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have made a fascinating discovery – during deep sleep, the brain performs a crucial cleanup, flushing out Alzheimer's risk factors like beta-amyloid and tau.

Unfortunately, those who drink excessively are less likely to reap these benefits. That’s because alcohol is a potent sleep disruptor and can even worsen sleep apnea!
Just one of MANY reasons to drink less to be your best!

Learn more at CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html

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Source(s): Adapted from WISE Curriculum; NPR.org

12/03/2025

🌟 A big thank you to the Columbus Rotary Club! 🌟

ASAP is grateful for the warm welcome during a recent meeting in November. We appreciate the opportunity to share our work and connect with community leaders who are just as committed to building a healthier Bartholomew County. 🤝💙

Your support and partnership mean so much as we continue advancing prevention, recovery, and wellness efforts across our region. Thank you for opening your doors, your minds, and your hearts to the work happening at ASAP.

We’re excited for what we can continue to accomplish together! 🙌

12/03/2025

🌟 Thank You, Centra Credit Union & the Centra Foundation! 🌟

ASAP is incredibly grateful to be a recipient of support through the Centra Foundation’s Team Member Nominated Donations program this year. Thanks to the generosity of Centra team members, the Foundation donated $125,000 to 50 nonprofits across their footprint — and we are honored to be among them.

This investment helps strengthen our community and supports ASAP’s mission to build a healthier Bartholomew County. When local partners step forward with this kind of commitment, it truly makes a difference. 💙

Thank you to the Centra Foundation and the entire Centra Credit Union team for believing in the power of prevention, connection, and community wellness. We are feeling the love!

ASAP Bartholomew County

11/26/2025

🦃✨ Today is the day of the 5th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner!

📍 St. Peter’s Gymnasium
719 5th Street – Columbus
📅 Wednesday, November 26th
🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm

💛 FREE for everyone!

Join us for a warm meal, fun activities, and helpful community resources:
🧥 Coats for kids & adults
💊 Recovery & treatment resources
💉 Narcan distribution
🧾 Medicaid enrollment
🧴 Hygiene kits & clothing vouchers
🎯 Games, raffle prizes, and a photo booth

ASAP – Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress and Centerstone are proud to host this special day of food, fellowship, and support.
Let’s give thanks together! 🙏


🦃✨ ¡Estás invitado a la 5ª Cena Comunitaria de Acción de Gracias!

📍 Gimnasio de la Iglesia St. Peter’s
719 Calle 5 – Columbus
📅 miércoles, 26 de noviembre
🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm
💛 ¡GRATIS para todos!

Ven a disfrutar de una comida deliciosa, actividades divertidas y recursos comunitarios:

🧥 Abrigos para niños y adultos
💊 Recursos y opciones de rehabilitación
💉 Distribución de Narcan
🧾 Registro para Medicaid
🧴 Botiquines de higiene personal y vales de ropa
🎯 Juegos, rifas, premios y área de fotografías

ASAP – Alianza para el Progreso contra el Abuso de Sustancias y Centerstone se enorgullecen de ofrecer este día especial de comida, comunidad y apoyo.
¡Demos gracias juntos! 🙏

11/25/2025

🦃✨ You’re invited to the 5th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner!

📍 St. Peter’s Gymnasium
719 5th Street – Columbus
📅 Wednesday, November 26th
🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm

💛 FREE for everyone!

Join us for a warm meal, fun activities, and helpful community resources:
🧥 Coats for kids & adults
💊 Recovery & treatment resources
💉 Narcan distribution
🧾 Medicaid enrollment
🧴 Hygiene kits & clothing vouchers
🎯 Games, raffle prizes, and a photo booth

ASAP – Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress and Centerstone are proud to host this special day of food, fellowship, and support.
Let’s give thanks together! 🙏


🦃✨ ¡Estás invitado a la 5ª Cena Comunitaria de Acción de Gracias!

📍 Gimnasio de la Iglesia St. Peter’s
719 Calle 5 – Columbus
📅 miércoles, 26 de noviembre
🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm
💛 ¡GRATIS para todos!

Ven a disfrutar de una comida deliciosa, actividades divertidas y recursos comunitarios:

🧥 Abrigos para niños y adultos
💊 Recursos y opciones de rehabilitación
💉 Distribución de Narcan
🧾 Registro para Medicaid
🧴 Botiquines de higiene personal y vales de ropa
🎯 Juegos, rifas, premios y área de fotografías

ASAP – Alianza para el Progreso contra el Abuso de Sustancias y Centerstone se enorgullecen de ofrecer este día especial de comida, comunidad y apoyo.
¡Demos gracias juntos! 🙏

11/23/2025

Drink less be your best at any age! Regardless of how long someone may have had a drinking problem, it is ALWAYS a miserable experience that is worth recovering from.
A person may have started misusing alcohol in the 60s or 70s and see it as a way of life, or they may have only become a heavy drinker recently after suffering a loss.
Whatever the cause, we CAN get better with the right support.

Learn more at CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html

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11/20/2025

Cutting back on alcohol can make a real difference in maintaining a healthy weight. Excessive drinking adds empty calories and affects your body’s ability to burn fat.

Learn more at: CDC Drink Less, Be Your Best (https://www.cdc.gov/drink-less-be-your-best/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdrinklessbeyourbest%2Findex.html)

For local support, contact ASAP Bartholomew County at (812) 418-8705 or asapbc.org.