2017 Speaker Series: Alcohol Addiction Today

2017 is a year the New Day Campaign explores matters related to addiction in a variety of ways, including this three-part series featuring speakers on the myths, problems, and solutions related to alcohol addiction, all in the context of the New Day Campaign vibe of art, performance, personal sharing, and community conversation.

The series is presented in collaboration with The Mental Health Student Group (MHSG) and the Forum on Alcohol Research and Advocacy (FARA). MHSG is a student-run group that aims to support students, raise awareness about mental health topics, engage in service activities, and provide regular mindfulness and wellbeing events. It is organized by students in the Mental Health department within the Bloomberg School of Public Health. FARA is a student-run group exploring alcohol use as a public health issue and the influential factors associated with alcohol use, including marketing, epidemiology, and issues with the industry.

2017 Speaker Series: Alcohol Addiction Today is made possible by a grant from the Peter G. Dodge Foundation. The series takes place at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205. All events are free and open to the public. 

Please note that street parking around the Bloomberg School campus is very limited. We encourage you to park in one of the garages located on campus. For more information about the Church Home Garage and other parking garages and services in the area, please visit Johns Hopkins Medicine Parking and Transportation.


Alcohol Addiction Today: The Myth

Alcohol Addiction Today: The Myth

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Feinstone Hall
February 21, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30pm

What is under-known and misunderstood about alcoholism and substance use disorder, featuring Emma Beth McGinty, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and student leaders of FARA and MHSG in an interactive exchange…

Alcohol Addiction Today: The Problem

Alcohol Addiction Today: The Problem

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Feinstone Hall
April 5, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30pm

An exploration of the stigma associated with alcoholism and substance use, and the challenge of binge drinking on college campuses. Speakers include New Day Campaign Founder, Peter Bruun, on the topic of stigma and its ill effects, and others on…

Alcohol Addiction Today: The Solution

Alcohol Addiction Today: The Solution

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Feinstone Hall
May 2, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30pm

The need to increase access to treatment and treatment modalities, and the importance of community organizing around receiving services. Featured speaker is Vincent DeMarco, President of Health Care for All, and others on solutions that work. This…