We'd love to hear from you . Meet Sisterfriend Sandra N. Jones Doctoral Student, University of Maryland, Baltimore Sandra N. Jones, MS, RN, CS-P is a doctoral student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Sandy, as she is affectionately called, has a research interest in substance abuse prevention for children under the age of 12. As a result, Sandra became interested in work addressing the problem and is committed to using her knowledge and expertise to help change this alarming statistic. She wants to raise the level of awareness surrounding substance abuse experiences, not only for the young, but for families and the community as well.
Problem drinking among parents has a rippling effect on their children.
Children of alcoholics often develop problems of anxiety, stress and depression. Having worked as a registered nurse for well over 20 years, Sandy has seen the rapid deterioration alcohol and drug abuse has on the human body and spirit. At 53, Sandy continues to blaze her own trail. She was recently appointed to the State of Maryland Task Force on Underage Drinking for the City of Baltimore. After work on her Ph.D. is completed, Sandra would like to open a community family counseling center to assist families battling drug and alcohol-related problems.