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May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016
“Unleashing The Power of Prevention” - J. David Hawkins, Jeffrey M. Jenson, Richard F. Catalano, Mark W. Fraser et al.
“Prevention is the best investment we can make in...
read more May 13, 2016
The Annual Survey is the only survey of coalitions for coalitions. It is the single source where coalitions, policymakers, researchers and practitioners can access up-to-date information on coalitions.
The aim of CADCA's Annual Survey is to identify coalitions around the country and learn more about what they are doing in their communities to address substance abuse problems. By adding their voice to the Annual Survey, coalitions provide critically needed information to advance...
read more May 10, 2016
Here is a 30-minute webinar on Youth Leadership Training in Prevention Plus Wellness. Register: http://preventionpluswellness.com/free-webinar/
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May 6, 2016
From the FDA Press Release, dated May 5, 2016:
FDA takes significant steps to protect Americans from dangers of tobacco through new regulation
Rule extending oversight to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, allows agency to address public health concerns such as youth access to tobacco products
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a rule extending its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars,...
read more May 5, 2016
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published several videos in the series How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family:
• How to Talk to a Preschooler
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read more May 4, 2016
Sept 21-23, 2016
St. George, UT
Utah Fall Substance Abuse Conference
Presented by the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Utah Fall Substance Abuse Conference continues to be the premier educational and networking event in the Mountain West. You are cordially invited to network with your colleagues, as you learn from preeminent national and local...
May 4, 2016
NOTE: Early Bird Registration ends July 11.
29th National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference
Sept 23-26, 2016
Buffalo, NY
Presented by the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors along with the host state, The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The purpose of...
May 4, 2016
May 10, 2016
9:00-11:00am
Every day across America, behavioral health problems in childhood and adolescence, from anxiety to violence, take a heavy toll on millions of lives. For decades the approach to these problems has been to treat them only after they’ve been identified—at a high and ongoing cost to young people, families, entire communities, and our nation. Now we have a 30-year body of research and more than 50 programs showing that behavioral health problems...
read more May 4, 2016
May 5, 2016.
4-6pm (Pacific)
Join thousands of others watching the live webcast on Thursday, May 5, at 4 p.m. (Pacific).
Register ...
read more April 28, 2016
** This survey closed on Thursday, May 19, 2016. **
Questions can be directed to Scott Waller at Scott.Waller@dshs.wa.gov.
Over the past several years substance abuse prevention, coalition development and mental health promotion efforts in Washington State have changed dramatically.
The link below will take you to a survey designed to measure how workers in Washington State are presently...
read more April 25, 2016
The Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching.
National Take Back events are a great way to promote safe and environmentally friendly disposal of unused medication and to encourage the continued use of local Take Back sites.
Please join us in promoting this event and encouraging residents to locate the permanent Take Back sites in their communities.
Please see the flier attached for use in promoting...
read more April 25, 2016
