Contact UsGeneral E-Mailbox
ldfcoalition@gmail.com Lashawnda Maulson, Coalition Co-Chair (as of 1/4/22 715-588-4464 lmaulson@ldftribe.com Heather Wolfe, Coalition Co-Chair (as of 1/4/22) 715-588-4480 hwolfe@ldftribe.com News Flash2019 Annual Report
http://www.ldfcoalition.org/accomplishments.html Recovery Resources Directory
Area Wide Meeting List for AA, NA and Al-Anon Anonymous We-Tip HotlinesReport anonymously and be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 paid upon arrest & conviction of offender.
800-78-CRIME 800-47-DRUGS |
Mission StatementThe Lac du Flambeau Coalition works collaboratively to prevent and reduce substance abuse, especially among youth, by promoting healthy lifestyles.
VisionA Lac du Flambeau community that embraces their culture and positive healthy lifestyles.
Guiding Principles
Current NewsTribal AmeriCorps Members Recruitment
We are currently taking applications for the 2021-2022 Tribal AmeriCorps Program. If you are interested in applying please contact:
Kim Swisher: programdirector@tribalamericorps.com Lashawnda Maulson: lmaulson@ldftribe.com COVID-19: Individuals with Substance Use Disorders are at high risk for complications-
• People who smoke tobacco, vape, smoke marijuana, have opioid use disorder, or use methamphetamine are a very vulnerable population to COVID-19 due to the effects the drugs they are using have on the respiratory and pulmonary (heart) health. • Those with substance use disorder are more likely to experience homelessness or incarceration which increases the possibility of transmission of COVID-19. • There is large stigma around substance use disorders which is a major risk factor in someone not getting treated for the virus as quick as someone without a substance use disorder. • Other risk factors include: decreased access to healthcare and disruption to syringe services, medications, and other supports needed • Smoking tobacco and marijuana/vaping risks: o Enhanced tissue damage and inflammation in the lungs o There is limited research with vaping and lung damage, but there is reason to believe that lung damage can occur from vaping o Lowered ability of the lungs to heal from infections o Higher chance of developing pneumonia due to lung damage from smoking/vaping • Opioid and Methamphetamine use disorder risks: o Opioids slow the breathing and puts those that use them at higher risk of developing pneumonia and other complications related to COVID-19 o Overdoses are more likely to happen due to social distancing because there is a chance that others are not around to be able to administer naloxone to reverse the effects o Higher chance of mortality if the individual has COVID-19 due to the virus further compromising the lungs Sources: Drugabuse.gov Annals of Internal Medicine |