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IPCPR Believes Maryland Smoking Ban Puts Jobs, Businesses, Non-Profits at Risk

Baltimore, Maryland (PRWEB) January 31, 2008

Maryland jobs and businesses are at stake and many non-profit organizations may be hurt as a result of the state’s ban on smoking in public places, according to Chris McCalla, director of legislative affairs for the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR).

“Maryland smokers aren’t the only ones anxiously anticipating the February 1 launch of the state’s ban on smoking indoors in areas open to the public and in indoor places of employment,” said McCalla. “One of the unintended consequences of this ill-conceived legislation is that many jobs and businesses may be at stake and many of Maryland’s finest non-profit organizations likely will also feel the pinch of lower contributions from the state’s tobacconists.”

McCalla explained that any decline in sales of premium cigars may result in closing of tobacconists’ businesses as well as a loss of jobs. In addition, many Maryland retail members of IPCPR have staged fund-raising events over the years that have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit a wide range of charities and non-profit organizations. The future of these events is now questionable.

Kenneth Kandell, owner of Westminster Cigar Co. in Westminster and Reistertown, Maryland, has promoted the “Bad Boy Smoker” annually for ten years. The sellout event benefits the Delrey School, a special school for children with cerebral palsy, and the Big Brother and Big Sister League. His event also has benefitted the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s office which used the money to aid victims of spousal abuse.

“Last year’s event will probably be the final one because of the Maryland smoking ban,” said Kandell.

“With smoking banned in public places, more such fund-raising events could well be eliminated,” McCalla said.

For the past seven years, The Humidour Cigar Shoppe, formerly in Timonium and now in Cockeysville, Maryland has held an annual “Smoke on the Water” charity event. The gala has benefitted Survivor Diver, to enhance the quality of life for breast cancer survivors; the Ed Block Courage Awards that helps prevent child abuse and raise awareness of abused children; the Adalius Thomas SLASH Fund to enrich the lives of underprivileged children; the Tony Siragusa Foundation helping underprivileged children; and the Daniel Wilcox Empowerment MINDS Foundation to open the horizons of disadvantaged youth in the inner city.

“We’ll continue to sell cigar boxes to benefit the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and to donate cigars and accessories to many golf tournaments and charitable auctions,” Helmuth said, “but ‘Smoke on the Water’ has been the big charity event of the season for us.”

Maryland’s largest tobacconist is Davidus Cigars, Ltd., based in Monrovia with seven locations throughout the state, all owned by two brothers, David and Steve Castro.

“We contribute to a number of charity events every year,” said Steve Castro. “This past year, for example, we supported Special Olympics, the National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Francis Episcopal Day School, GROWS – the Grass Roots Organization for the Well Being of Seniors, the American Red Cross and others.”

McCalla explained that, for the most part, tobacconists run family-owned businesses which have been part of their respective communities for decades. Their primary business is selling premium cigars, pipes and related accessories, not cigarettes or machine-made cigars.

“Premium cigars are special and tobacconists are special, too,” said McCalla. “The cigars are hand-crafted by artisans and favored by adult consumers who enjoy them because they make ordinary moments special and special moments extraordinary. And tobacconists work hard to be as knowledgeable as possible about their products and for their businesses to provide local jobs and community support. Also, because premium cigars are more a hobby than a habit, sales of these cigars are very sensitive to increased taxes such as were ultimately rejected by the federal government last year.

“Unfortunately, the the statewide public smoking prohibition includes premium cigars which means that scores of non-profit events held in public places may well be excluded from tobacconists’ event calendars,” said McCalla.

About the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR):

IPCPR is the oldest, largest and most active trade association representing and supporting retail tobacconists. Members include more than 2,000 retail stores throughout the world selling tobacco products and accessories, primarily premium cigars, tobacco pipes, loose tobacco, cigar and pipe accessories and gift items. More than 350 manufacturers, distributors and service providers of high quality merchandise are also members of IPCPR. The organization is committed to preserving the rights of adults to enjoy legal tobacco products. (www.ipcpr.org)

For more information, interviews, etc., please contact Tony Tortorici at 678/493-0313 or tony @ tortoricipr.com

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Investing in Maryland Real Estate Biz

Investing in Maryland Real Estate Biz

Maryland provides one of the best opportunities for real estate investing in United States. The combination of better than average appreciation for the area, University System of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Celera Genomics, Human Genome Sciences and high tech job employers, and the services need to support those core jobs make Maryland a stable place to invest.

If you are willing to invest in the real estate biz then you can approach any Property Management Company and they can help you out through the acquiring or renting process in return of some commission. The commission might vary. Selecting a property manager is a serious professional decision. Word of mouth recommendations are taken personally and are dependent on the trust level between the two parties.

Some people consider that to be enough. Signage of property requires a lot of legal work but that’s the mainly handled by the management company or its allies. Do your research before making any decision. Include companies recommended by others in your decision making process and developing your list of employable managers. Phone books and the internet are simple methods of compiling a list of names.

The length of that list will be proportionate to your determination and patience. Bare in mind, it’s possible to over-research everything. Don’t put yourself in a position where a decision can’t be reached because you’ve convinced yourself that a little more research will reveal a better answer.

Capitol City Properties, Inc is one such firm that handles Maryland property management and also Virginia property management. It also provides MD Property Management and VA Property Management services to its clients and has been successfully manage client’s assets.

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The Various Features Of Residential Treatment Program In Maryland

The Various Features Of Residential Treatment Program In Maryland

Residential programs are the most strict treatment programs in all the states of America. This case is the same in residential treatment program in Maryland. That is the reason those who get admitted for these programs know that they will be given better treatment and know that they will surely come out of their addiction. Those who are unable to quit their addiction after trying various other treatment programs, also come to residential programs.

The residential treatment program in Maryland has many things to offer to their patients and also gives best treatment to them. Here we are trying to understand the residential treatment program in Maryland in a better way.

Who should consider going for a Residential Treatment Program?

The drug courts in Maryland give punishments to those who were under the influence of drugs or alcohol to complete a treatment program in residential treatment centers, most people think that those who have got some punishment only can go and take a treatment in residential treatment centers. But this is not the fact. Along with those who have got court orders to complete a treatment program, in a treatment center, you will also get to see many other patients too. Here is a list that tells who all can take treatment in a residential treatment center in Maryland:

1. The addicts, who have some health conditions, will not be able to cope up with regular treatment programs. This program offers best options of treatment fro such addicts. Hence in residential program you will find such people who are sick and also want to come out of addiction.

2. Some addicts may be facing some or the other mental conditions. These patients will also wont be able to get cured in a regular treatment program and hence such patients too will be seen commonly in this treatment programs. The care and medications needed for such people will be available only at residential treatment center in Maryland.

3. Also you will be able to see those patients who have tried taking treatment in other addiction treatment programs but have failed to get cured. This also includes those who have gone through detoxification processes but has got into a relapse. Residentail treatment programs in Maryland are the best option for such patients to recover fully.

4. Also in residential treatment program in Maryland, you will get to see those patients who are into addiction since a long time but have not taken any kind of treatment. As these patients are into addiction since a long time, they need an intense detoxification and also an emphatic aftercare program, which is available only at such a treatment center.

What is the Nature of the Residential Treatment Program in Maryland?

There are three main stages for any kind of treatment in residential treatment center.

1. Initial Phase: The first thing here is to make the patient ready for getting a treatment in the residential treatment program. It is of more importance for those patients who have still unable to overcome of their denial state. With the help of the family and friends of the patient, the residential treatment center in Maryland, will try to convince the patient to join the treatment program. The next job of the treatment center is to analyze their patient to see of they are mentally and physically fit to undergo treatment. Also the correct treatment program will be decided in this phase itself.

2. Detox: Detox treatment is the important part of the residential addiction treatment program. In this treatment the entire body of the patient will get cleaned and purified, to remove any residual addictive substance from their bodies. Depending upon the nature and extent of the addiction, the detox treatment can go from three days to three weeks. Mostly the detox treatment in such a treatment center is longer than in any other regular treatment center.

3. Aftercare: Once the detox is over, the patient will need to undergo an extensive aftercare therapy. There will be various methods and medications given to the patients in order to kill their urge to have the addictive substance again. There will be several traditional, holistic, etc. measures will be taken to help the patient to overcome the urge of going into relapse. The patient will also be given counseling. Sometimes the family of the patient will also be called for counseling.

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Career Prospects in Community-based Mental Health in Maryland

Career Prospects in Community-based Mental Health in Maryland

There is a lot of prospect in community-based mental health careers both in the state of Maryland and all over the country. This is because for years now, there has been a lot of emphasis on prevention and reduction of inpatient hospitalization for all illnesses, including mental illness. This might primarily have been intended for cost control, it has also facilitated quality and access. The second reason why career prospects in community mental health are many is that there is currently a severe shortage of mental health workers in all sectors. The 2007 Maryland Mental Health Workforce White Paper revealed that the number and complexity of mental health problems experienced by children and their families have increased over the past decade. It further said, “At least one in five children and youth, or 20%, experience a mental health disorder. The crisis of mental health in the United States is such that 75-80% of youth with mental health diagnoses receive no services, and services received are often inadequate”. Thirdly, there is inadequate diversity among the few mental health workforce. For example, 28% of Maryland population is of ethnic minority but only 12% of mental workforce is of ethnic minorities. Furthermore, there is an acute shortage of African American males in mental health workforce.

 1. Outpatient Mental Health Clinics (OMHC)

Outpatient mental health clinics provide therapy, counseling, medication management, social skills teaching, and case management services to individuals with severe and chronic mental health problems. Career prospects available in OMHC include:

Therapists and Counselors: New regulations require therapists and counselors in OMHC to have a minimum of a Masters degree and a license (such as LGSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, RNC, APRN/PMHN) in nursing, social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric rehabilitation. Also, an RN without a Masters degree but with an RNC from ANCC can be employed as a therapist. Salaries are very attractive.

2. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP)

PRP programs are an extension of the services provided to the patient in the OMHC. A PRP may stand alone or be an additional service to an OMHC. The purpose of PRP is to promote the rehabilitation, integration and improved quality of life for the patient at home, school, work and community. It aims at helping the patient to function at his or her optimum best in life. The counseling can be done at the Program office (onsite) or at the patient’s home (offsite). PRP counseling could be about a wide range of topics, including anger management skills, social skills, assertiveness skills, medication compliance, coping with symptoms, managing peer pressure, taking a bus, determining bus route, drug and alcohol, gang prevention, sex education, STD education, accessing community resources such as food stamps, affordable housing, bus pass, ID card, driver’s license, job search, preparing for job interview, keeping a job, improving attention in school, completing homework and school projects, respect of authority, etc.     

Even though a mere one-year work experience in a mental health setting or having an AA degree qualifies one to be a PRP counselor, PRP programs prefer to employ persons with a BS degree in any health or mental health related field such as nursing, social work, counseling, psychology and rehabilitation. PRP counselors are usually paid  or more per counseling session. Each client receives 2 to 8 counseling sessions per month.

3. Expanded School-Based Mental Health (ESBMH)

In addition to the school clinic, some schools also have an ESBMH clinic. A therapist assigned from an OMHC manages each of such clinics. Apart from providing therapy to troubled kids sent to the therapist’s office from the class or principal’s office, the therapist also serve as a resource person to the school staff regarding particular children, issues or topics related to mental health. 

4. Crisis Response Programs (BCRI, BCARS)

Mental health professionals are also needed in crisis centers where services are provided for anyone in mental health crisis. The two main centers in Baltimore are Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) and Baltimore Child and Adolescent Response System (BCARS). For employment inquiries, please call 410-433-5255. There are positions that do not need a Masters degree.

BCARS website provides the following information about what they do: 

BCARS is a mobile crisis response service that provides emergency contact with mental health professionals throughout the city. Dedicated crisis clinicians staff the program as part of a continuum of clinical care provided by the Catholic Charities.  The Johns Hopkins Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provide psychiatric consultations to the program.  BCARS assists children and families facing psychiatric and psychosocial crises by providing hospital diversion and immediate intervention and respite. For information or assistance, please call the BCARS hotline (410) 752-2272. It is available 24-7. 

BCRI web site provided the following information: about what they do:

HOTLINE: The telephone crisis “hotline” (410-752-2272) is available 24 hours a day and is staffed by trained counselors who have the ability to provide information and referral to the network of human services in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The counselors also provide supportive counseling, dispatch emergency assistance and link callers with more intensive BCRI services.  In FY 2004 – 34,852 and FY 2005 – 30,257 calls were received on the Hotline.

MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS: Mobile crisis teams are comprised of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, social workers and nurses who can be dispatched to community locations to provide immediate assessment, intervention and treatment. Teams operate from 7:00am till midnight seven days per week. Currently the teams average over 2000 responses per year.

IN HOME SUPPORT: Persons experiencing a mental health crisis can often be maintained in the community through regular visits from the BCRI mobile crisis teams. An average of 350 people a year is cared for in this manner.

RESIDENTIAL CRISIS BEDS: Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. operates 18 psychiatric crisis beds. Crisis beds are not new to Maryland. However, since its inception, BCRI has operated with an average length of stay of 4.5 days compared with the historical statewide average of 16.5 days.

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING: BCRI provide public and professional education and training on a wide range of mental health related topics including: suicide prevention, crisis intervention, mental illness, and stigma.  Training has also been provided to members of the Baltimore City Police Negotiation Team, over 3,000 patrol officers, Housing Police and Sheriff’s officers. Through special grants and contracts, BCRI has provided training to Baltimore City Public School teachers and guidance counselors, clergy, 911 operators, shelter care staff and others.  Public education is also provided via a cable television program called “Mental Health Matters”.  This program provides practical information regarding mental health issues and community resources.  BCRI has also offered professional training conferences, workshops and symposia.

ADDICTIONS SERVICES: In response to the growing need for addictions treatment services BCRI has expanded and now provides a 10-day residential detoxification program for chemically addicted and dually diagnosed persons.  There are currently 16 beds operated for this purpose.

5. Group Homes

Direct care staff and counselors are needed in group homes to manage, care and support the residents in the areas of activities of daily living, behavior management, life progress, and community living. Employment preference is usually given to individuals who have a degree related to health or mental health. Salary rates are very attractive. New regulations now mandate each group home especially for children to be managed by a Program Administrator (PA) who must possess at least a BS degree in any field but preferably in a health or mental health related field. Program Administrators are very well paid, depending on their education and experience and the size and intensity of the group home. 

6. Private Practice

There are a lot of prospects for licensed mental health professionals with at least a Masters degree to establish their own private practice. The practice could be in the area of clinical, research, educational, or consultancy.

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University Of Maryland Basketball Tickets – Is Another Title Run At Hand?

University Of Maryland Basketball Tickets – Is Another Title Run At Hand?

University of Maryland basketball tickets were “the” tickets to have at the beginning of the 21st Century, as the Terrapins were truly a part of the elite of college basketball. They hit their apex in 2002 when they won the national championship, and it appeared that Coach Gary Williams had the program prepared to dominate into the foreseeable future. However, something happened on the Terrapins’ way to a dynasty, and they have not even qualified for the last two NCAA Tournaments.

Even though he’s a Maryland alum, Williams understands that he’s “on the clock,” and needs to get something done with his program before time runs out. Maryland has won 19 games in each of the past two years, but it’s all about the postseason in Maryland and in the ACC, and below we’ll take a look to see what we should expect from Maryland this season.

New Players

Maryland needed an influx of talent, as early entries into the NBA and other off-the-court problems have plagued the Terrapins over the past two seasons. They’ve gotten just that, and two new point guards will not only potentially restore the Williams offense to its intended form, but will also allow Maryland’s best player, D.J. Strawberry, to move back to his more natural position on the wing.

Maryland also has a freshman at the small forward spot who can fill it up, and 6-6 freshman Landon Milbourne was one of the top recruits in the country last year. Milbourne is a scorer, and he will be a great compliment to Strawberry. Regardless of records, Milbourne and Strawberry alone will be worth the price of any University of Maryland basketball tickets.

Coaching Stability

One of the more underrated aspects of college basketball is the coaching, particularly among the unknown assistants. Due to Maryland’s recent success, the Terrapins have lost seven assistant coaches in recent years, and that has hurt both the on-court coaching and the recruiting to an extent. Williams has to be hoping that one of the benefits of two “off” years is that his staff won’t continue to be raided, as his team is getting younger and will need that stability to develop all that talent.

Williams himself certainly isn’t planning on going anywhere, as he always wanted to coach at his alma mater. He would have to be dragged away from campus with the Maryland National Guard, so no one needs to worry about him becoming tempted by the NBA or any other college job. That’s a huge message to be able to send when recruiting, and Williams’ recruiting results seem to signify that players believe in Williams and his system.

Outlook

Maryland has had to tough years, by Maryland’s standards. Many schools would love back-to-back 19-win seasons, but Maryland needs to step it up this year. It seems that the Terrapins have a roster now that’s more conducive to Williams’ style, and they seem to be building stability that’s sorely needed in college athletics.

Maryland may play in the brutal ACC, but look for them to make a return trip to the NCAA Tournament. Not to mention, University of Maryland basketball tickets will always provide a high-flying show.

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Different Kinds of Programs for Drug Intervention in Maryland

Different Kinds of Programs for Drug Intervention in Maryland

One of the most significant contributions of a program for drug intervention in Maryland is that it helps people to get into treatment. There is a very high denial rate in Maryland, with nine in ten addicts denying that their addiction situation is serious and that they will need treatment to overcome it. These people will then go deeper into their addiction because of non-acceptance of any treatment methods. However, there are various programs for drug intervention in Maryland that can help denying people to get enrolled in suitable treatment centers.

Family Intervention

The commonest kind of intervention is the family intervention. This is where people from the family come together to dedicate themselves to the treatment of the addicted patient. These could be people from the same house as the patient is living in, or they could be relatives and even some friends. The common factor among them should be earnestness in convincing the patient to accept his or her condition and get into a suitable treatment program.

Families will often use an intervention specialist to guide them through the treatment program. They will meet with the intervention specialist and explain the situation to them. The interventionist would then lay out a plan for helping the family overcome the patient’s denial. This would include making the patient understand the family’s love for him or her and the promise of a better life after the addiction. The intervention specialist will usually provide the rough backgrounds of the speeches that the families can use with the patient and they will also help them rehearse these speeches.

After the patient is convinced for the treatment, the intervention specialist will also help the families in locating a treatment center and enrolling the patient into it. At every step of the way, even during the crucial aftercare period when there is a great chance of the patient making a relapse, the families will be guided and assisted by the intervention specialist.

Employer Intervention

This is becoming quite popular in Maryland in today’s times, especially because the various cases of employee abuse and addiction are making companies lose out on a lot of human effort and hampering their productivity. In some cases, companies are facing the flak because of their employees’ dependencies. Firing such employees is not always a viable solution because recruiting and training new people can prove to be quite strenuous on the company as it is. On the other hand, there is a viable Employer Assistance Program (EAP) in Maryland which makes employers provide conducive conditions for employees to work in, and that relates to the physical and mental health of the person also.

One of the best ideas for the employers is to come forward and plan interventions for their employees so that they can get them working well once again and will be able to make use of an employee that has been with the organization for a while.

Employer drug intervention in Maryland can work in collaboration with family intervention. The two can join together to better convince the patient for the treatment. While the family intervention program will do its main job of convincing the patient under the guidance of the intervention specialist, the employers will motivate the patient in their own ways. They might tell the patient of job security and may even promise them incentives once they are out of the addiction and fully capable to work once again. For most employees being assured in this manner can go a long way in convincing them to get into addiction treatment.

Educational Institution Intervention

Witnessing the high rise of addictions among the youth in the state, most educational institutions are keeping a hawk-like vigil on their students. There are substance abuse cells in almost all schools and colleges in Maryland and people who are into an addiction are quickly identified.

The teachers and counselors in the institution will then hold a meeting with the caretakers of the student, after analyzing the situation, and discuss with them what must be done ahead. In most cases, the caretakers would not know about the situation and they would not know what to do. In these kinds of situations, the counselors will guide them on how to go about the treatment.

The counselors and teachers would also participate in convincing the student to get into treatment. Sometimes, when the students do not yield, forcible tactics might be implemented, such as disciplinary actions and threats of suspension. On the other hand, if they go through the treatment and come out sober, there is the promise of a reward. This reward and punishment method is often used in such a form of drug intervention in Maryland.

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Why Rent in Maryland?

Why Rent in Maryland?

Why Rent in Maryland?

From the mountains of Cumberland, to the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland has everything a potential renter would want. The large metropolitan city of Baltimore is home to many fortune 500 companies, excellent dining, and an ecclectic art scene.  If you are looking for a slower pace, Maryland has many miles of agricultural and forested tracts for rural living at it’s best.
Whether you are looking for sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis and Harve de Grace, or wide open pastures in the horse country of Dullaney Valley, Maryland has everything in between.

With the unemployment rate well below the national average, Maryland has many potential employers. With it’s close proximty to the nations capital, hundreds of government agencies await job seekers.  Maryland is home to over 350 biotechnology firms, and is a hub for the life sciences industry. Baltimore is also the headquarters for financial companies T. Rowe Price and Legg Mason.  With the Base Realignment and Closure directive, Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County, is getting a huge influx of new science and engineering jobs.
Maryland offers some of the nations premier education institutions like John’s Hopkins University.  With excellent hospitals, and the world famous Maryland Shock Trauma, Maryland is a mecca for healthcare professionals. Whether you have a job already, or are looking, Maryland offers exciting opportunities to potential renters.

Maryland has many things to offer the new renter for all seasons. Enjoy steamed crabs in the picturesque Inner Harbor, or catch an Orioles game at the world famous Camden Yards. See the annual running of the Preakness, the second race in the Triple Crown. Take a tour of the historic Fort McHenry and learn about American history. See a musical at the newly renovated Hippodrome Theater. Catch the Super Bowl Winning Ravens at the modern M&T Bank stadium. Visit the boardwalk and beaches of Ocean City for a great summer vacation. Test your skill on one of the black diamonds at one of the local ski resorts.  In addition, Maryland has thousands of dining and entertainment choices.

Consider Maryland when choosing your next rental home, and see what listings are available. 

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