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Unveiling another layer of the Tips From Former Smokers national education ad campaign, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday launched the “Talk With Your Doctor” (TWYD) feature during a national press event in Washington, D.C.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of developing alcohol problems, Medical News Today reported.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:“Talk. They Hear You,” a new national public service announcement campaign that empowers parents to talk to children as young as nine years old about the dangers of underage drinking was recently launched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:Do the right thing by taking a six-hour course called
"Ethics for the Prevention Specialist"
at CADCA's Mid-Year Training Institute, July 21-15 in Austin, Texas.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:- SAMHSA Urges Coalitions Who Provide Direct Services to Participate in Affordable Care Act Initiative
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers a major opportunity for people with mental health and substance abuse needs to obtain health insurance coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment begins in October and continues through March with coverage beginning Jan. 1.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type: While many communities are battling prescription drug abuse and marijuana use, by far the most widely used and abused drug remains alcohol. Binge and heavy drinking is a major problem among college-age youth. In fact, among full-time college students in 2011, some 60 percent were current drinkers, 39 percent were binge drinkers, and 13.6 percent were heavy drinkers. To address this problem CADCA has developed a new discussion guide, entitled College and Drinking: A Risky Curriculum.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:Whether you’re interested in innovative strategies to address drug-related issues in rural or urban settings or ideas on how to work with law enforcement to change local policies, CADCA’s 2013 Mid-Year Training Institute is the one training you won’t want to miss. Held in Austin, Texas July 21-25, CADCA’s Mid-Year is a one-of-a-kind intensive training opportunity offering 75 half-day and two-day courses for new, established and veteran drug prevention professionals.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:Four out of five U.S. adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and three out of four report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles, according to a study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, a publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study, entitled “Smoke-Free Rules and Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Homes and Vehicles among US Adults, 2009–2010” is the first to present estimates of smoke-free rules and secondhand smoke exposure in vehicles among U.S. adults.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:Decades of research strongly support Screening and Brief Intervention as an effective means for identifying and reducing unhealthy alcohol use and related consequences among adults. More recent explorations into the use of SBI for children and adolescents indicate similar benefits and in 2010 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that health care providers of children and adolescents conduct screening for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use during all office visits. A recent study using a national survey of students in the 10th grade found that a significant number of health care providers do not follow these guidelines as recommended.
Issues:Coalition resources:Drug type:Has your coalition developed and implemented a strong data-driven process to address substance use/abuse problems in your community? Can your coalition make the case for their contribution to community-level declines in substance use/abuse outcomes? If so, CADCA invites you to apply for a GOT OUTCOMES! Coalition of Excellence Award to receive national recognition for your successes!
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