The entry period for the 2019 Red Ribbon Photo Contest is October 1st through November 1st.
For more information visit: https://redribbon.org/contest/
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September 6, 2019
As part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Red Ribbon Week campaign, the DEA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are co-sponsoring this Campus Video PSA Contest for colleges and universities to promote the importance of preventing alcohol abuse and the non-medical use of prescription stimulants among college students. Eligible entrants create and submit a 30- to 60-second video PSA showcasing the underlying message behind Red Ribbon...
read more September 4, 2019
Calling all Prevention and Public Health partners:
It's time to share your voice and expertise! We want to hear your thoughts on possible updates to the Marijuana Packaging and Labeling rules. This will be a focus group type discussion with some presentation from Kathy Hoffman, LCB's Cannabis Policy and Rules Coordinator.
LCB Prevention Focus Group: Marijuana Packaging and Labeling Rules
Tuesday, September 17
12.30-1p...
read more August 29, 2019
Today, Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams, issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use.
Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a component of marijuana, binds to receptors in the brain, producing euphoria and a variety of potentially harmful effects, including intoxication and memory and motor impairments. Newer...
August 28, 2019
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, Sept. 8-14 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. National suicide prevention partners will be using ...
read more August 20, 2019
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the latest data findings from the ...
read more August 16, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to require new cigarette health warnings on cigarette packages and in advertisements to promote greater...
read more August 9, 2019
Red Ribbon Week, which is observed annually on October 23-31, highlights the importance of preventing drug abuse in our nation’s schools and communities and committing to living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. This year, while October 23-31 will still be highlighted as Red Ribbon Week, DEA’s acting Administrator, Uttam Dhillon, has asked us to commemorate Red Ribbon throughout the month of October.
One of the ways in which you can help commemorate Red Ribbon Week this year is to...
read more August 6, 2019
OSPI, in partnership with BASE Education and the National Center for School Engagement, has developed a training module to help educators recognize when a student is in emotional or behavioral distress including risk for suicide. The module will help school staff to identify students who may be at risk and provides strategies on how to safely and effectively...
read more August 1, 2019
The Co-occuring Disorder (COD) and Treatment Washington State Conference is coming up on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Yakima Convention Center.
The COD and Treatment Washington State conference features workshops on:
- Addressing the opioid crisis
- The use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Using technology to assist in treatment
Conference sessions feature topics focused on how to establish cultural identity...
read moreComplete survey to inform the needs assessment for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funding
July 30, 2019
The Washington State Department of Health would like to hear from you about the needs of mothers, children, and families in your community and the state.
The Maternal and Child Health Discovery Survey will help the Department of Health build a statewide list of emerging and unmet needs and will be part of the information that will lead to a set of statewide priorities for using...
read more July 26, 2019
The deadline for CADCA’s GOT Outcomes! Awards is only a couple weeks away! Now is the time to make those adjustments and updates that will truly demonstrate the hard work you’ve put into making CADCA’s 5 products unique to your community. We are very excited to hear your story and the opportunity for other coalitions to be inspired. As a quick reminder, these are the documents that...
read more July 23, 2019
Calling all Prevention and Public Health partners in NW WA! Please join WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair, Jane Rushford, for a Prevention Roundtable in Bothell on August 20 from 2-4p. See attached flyer for further information and share widely. Location details forthcoming.
We want to hear from you about how LCB's regulations and the products we regulate are impacting you and the communities your serve. This will be a roundtable discussion and Q&A session...
read more July 23, 2019
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is recruiting for the first ACE’s and Resilience Leadership Development Program cohort. If you are working on Trauma-Informed and Resilience approaches in your community, consider participating in this opportunity.
“Forty people will be selected to be part of our first cohort. We encourage teams of 2-5 to apply together to help bring the change efforts home. Individuals are also welcome to apply. We will be selecting a...
read more July 23, 2019
The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) is proud to continue our release of our 2018 Data Reports. In addition to updates and new trends on previously published reports on Opioids, Cannabis, and Nicotine, we are excited to be releasing 2 new reports: Children and...
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