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Volume 5,
Issue 4
March 23, 2007
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Beginning with the new year and continuing with this issue of the Online Prevention News, we will be including the new section highlighting news from CADCA - Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
RESEARCH UPDATES
Teens and Prescription Drugs: An Analysis of Recent Trends on the Emerging Drug Threat
New SAMHSA Report Provides State-Level View of Substance Use and Mental Health
Impulsive Rats More Vulnerable to Addiction
Prescription Drug Use Joins Binge Drinking as Campus Drug Problem
RESOURCE MATERIALS
New Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
Strategies for Success: New Pathways to Drug Abuse Prevention
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
Teens & Prescription Drugs Open Letter Ad Campaign
OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2007
Website Encourages Discussion on a Sense of Community
CADCA NEWS
All Coalitions Have Issues . . . The National Coalition Institute Can Help
FUNDING ALERTS
Project Ignition
Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Compassion Capital Fund
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Healthy Policies: Transforming Ideas into Reality
23rd Annual National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
2007 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference – SAVE THE DATES!
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**RESEARCH UPDATES**
Teens and Prescription Drugs: An Analysis of Recent Trends on the Emerging Drug Threat
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has published Teens and Prescription Drugs: An Analysis of Recent Trends on the Emerging Drug Threat . Recent studies and reports indicate that the intentional abuse by adolescents of such prescription drugs as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives is a growing concern, and among young people ages 12-17, prescription drugs have become the second most abused illegal drug, behind marijuana. The ONDCP report examines this emerging threat by seeking to identify trends in the intentional abuse of prescription drugs among teens. To access the report, visit www.mediacampaign.org/teens/brochure.pdf.
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New SAMHSA Report Provides State-Level View of Substance Use and Mental Health
Past month underage drinking (age 12 to 20) was lowest in Utah (21.3 percent) and highest in Wisconsin (39.5 percent) in 2004-2005, says the newest state-by-state report on substance use and mental health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). State Estimates of Substance Use from the 2004-2005 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides state-level rates for 23 measures of substance use and mental health problems, including underage drinking, binge drinking, use of illegal drugs, serious mental illness, and tobacco use. The new data analysis shows that in 2004-2005, Utah had the lowest rate of past month alcohol use (30.1 percent) among those 12 years and older, and Wisconsin had the highest (65.3 percent). The highest rate of past month alcohol use in the U.S. occurred in the 18 to 25 age group in Wisconsin (75.7 percent). Utah also had the lowest rate of past month binge drinking ( 16.3 percent) and North Dakota had the highest rate (31.5 percent). The lowest rate of past month underage binge drinking for those age 12 to 20 occurred in Tennessee (14.3 percent), while the highest levels occurred in North Dakota ( 29.5 percent). Eight of the states that ranked in the highest quintile for past month underage use of alcohol also ranked in the highest quintile for past month underage binge use of alcohol: Iowa, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin. For much more additional data on other substance use and mental health measures, view the full report at http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k5state/toc.cfm.
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Impulsive Rats More Vulnerable to Addiction
Rats that are genetically predisposed to being impulsive also are more likely to become addicted to cocaine, leading researchers to conclude that addiction may have a biological basis in some cases. The researchers said that the findings point to a "hidden vulnerability" the impulsive rats had for addiction. The study involved a test where rats were given a food reward when a light was shined; most rats waited for the light, but a few could not resist the urge to run to the food place before the light came on. Further studies showed that these impulsive rats were more likely to become addicted than the other rats, and had fewer dopamine receptors in the nuclear accubens region of their brains. The research was published in the March 2007 issue of the journal Science . [Dalley, J.W., et al. (2007) Nucleus Accumbens D2/3 Receptors Predict Trait Impulsivity and Cocaine Reinforcement. Science, 315(5816): 1267-1270.]
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Prescription Drug Use Joins Binge Drinking as Campus Drug Problem
A new report, Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America's Colleges and Universities , from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) finds that 49 percent of U.S. college students ages 18-24 are binge drinkers and growing numbers of students are misusing prescription drugs. The study provides a detailed look at substance abuse among America's college students based on surveys, interviews, and other research, and said that while the number of college alcohol users and binge drinkers has not changed much over the years, students are drinking to excess more frequently. The report indicated that 49 percent of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 binge drink (consuming five or more drinks at a time), or abuse prescription drugs such as painkillers or illegal drugs like cocaine and marijuana. That translates to 3.8 million students. In 2005, 23 percent of students meet the criteria for substance abuse or dependence. Go to the following links for more information: press release , full report , and Ten Key Actions for Colleges and Universities .
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**RESOURCE MATERIALS**
New Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
In the face of rising trends in prescription drug abuse, the Federal government has issued new guidelines for the proper disposal of unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly released the new guidelines, which are designed to reduce the diversion of prescription drugs, while also protecting the environment. The new Federal prescription drug disposal guidelines urge Americans to: take unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs out of their original containers; mix the prescription drugs with an undesirable substance, like used coffee grounds or kitty litter, and put them in impermeable, non-descript containers, such as empty cans or sealable bags, further ensuring that the drugs are not diverted or accidentally ingested by children or pets; throw these containers in the trash; flush prescription drugs down the toilet only if the accompanying patient information specifically instructs it is safe to do so; return unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs to pharmaceutical take-back locations that allow the public to bring unused drugs to a central location for safe disposal. These new disposal guidelines go into effect immediately. For more information, go to www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press07/022007.html.
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Strategies for Success: New Pathways to Drug Abuse Prevention
A new newsletter from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Strategies for Success: New Pathways to Drug Abuse Prevention , provides a wealth of guidance and resources on student drug testing program development, implementation, and maintenance. Subscribers will be kept informed of events and developments in the field, including research findings on the effectiveness of drug testing as a tool for reducing substance abuse. The inaugural issue of Strategies for Success includes articles on paying for a student drug testing program, the findings of a school principal survey, and the biology of drug addiction. To read the first issue and subscribe, go to www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/publications.html .
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National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
The new National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) is now online, greatly expanding the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) efforts to help local organizations make informed decisions about evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. NREPP (www.nrepp.samhsa.gov) is a searchable database with up-to-date, reliable information on the scientific basis and practicality of interventions. Users, such as community organizations and state and local officials, can perform custom searches to identify specific interventions based upon desired outcomes, target populations, and service settings. Other key features of the NREPP system include: details on each intervention such as a brief descriptive summary, the types of outcomes achieved, the costs of implementing the intervention, and the complete contact information for the intervention developer; and two independent expert ratings for each intervention. NREPP initially will offer information on 25 interventions that have been examined and rated by experts. With more than 200 additional interventions under review, NREPP is expected to add five to 10 new interventions each month. For more information about NREPP ratings, how to use NREPP to identify specific interventions, or how to submit an intervention for review, visit www.nrepp.samhsa.gov; contact NREPP at 1-866-43NREPP; or e-mail to NREPP@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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Teens & Prescription Drugs Open Letter Ad Campaign
In its ongoing effort to raise awareness among parents about the emerging threat of teen abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is launching an Open Letter advertising campaign. The Media Campaign is also offering your organization the opportunity to customize this letter and distribute it throughout your community. The Teens & Prescription Drugs Open Letter to Parents will be published in more than 40 publications in 25 markets nationwide beginning the week of March 26, 2007. Thirteen organizations and Federal agencies signed on to this national Open Letter in an effort to help reach parents. The downloadable electronic file will allow your organization to customize and distribute the ad to local media, members, stakeholders, and partners to help extend this important message. A customizable PDF of the Open Letter is available for downloading at www.TheAntiDrug.com/OpenLetter . For access to this password-protected page, e-mail nyac@theantidrug.com with the name and contact information for your organization. Include "OPEN LETTER AD" in the subject line.
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2007
OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2007 is now available from The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The bimonthly newsletter provides readers with news about OJJDP activities, publications, funding opportunities, and events. This issue's lead article features the recent Project Safe Childhood National Conference, which was addressed by Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. The issue also includes reports on the training initiative "Mobilizing New Mentors Through Faith- and Community-Based Collaboration" and recent gang prevention training conducted at the International Law Enforcement Academy in San Salvador, El Salvador, by Dr. Phelan Wyrick, OJJDP's Gang Program Coordinator. Read the issue at www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/news_at_glance/215775/index.html. To subscribe to this online newsletter, visit http://puborder.ncjrs.gov/listservs/Subscribe_OJJDPNewsAtAGlance.asp .
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Website Encourages Discussion on a Sense of Community
To encourage community involvement, the Association for the Study and Development of Community has created www.senseofcommunity.com, a new site devoted entirely to exploring ways to develop a sense of community. The site provides an international meeting place for people with a scientific or professional interest in the study or application of a sense of community, and aims to bring together international scholars and practitioners to advance the work on sense of community. According to the site, there are many levels of experiencing a sense of community – family, neighborhood, city, nation, or even globally. The site will feature a discussion forum to ask questions and discuss ideas, as well as a library where visitors can upload articles, instruments, or other documents. Visitors will also be able to conduct a poll in response to a question in the Get Started Forum section.
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**CADCA NEWS**
Updates from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
All Coalitions Have Issues . . . The National Coalition Institute Can Help
The National Coalition Institute at CADCA was established in 2002 to serve as a center for coalition training, technical assistance, research, and capacity building. The overall aim of the Institute is to increase the percentage of effective community anti-drug coalitions. In an effort to do so, the Institute provides education, training, and technical assistance for coalition leaders and community members. It also develops and disseminates evaluation tools, mechanisms, and measures to better assess and document coalition performance. In addition, the Institute works to bridge the gap between research and practice by translating knowledge from research into practical information that can be used in communities by coalitions. For assistance with coalition work, contact the Institute's Technical Assistance Manager, Shannon Weatherly, at 800-54-CADCA, ext. 240 or sweatherly@cadca.org.
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**FUNDING ALERTS**
Project Ignition
Project Ignition, through State Farm Insurance and the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), gives students in grades 9-12 and their teachers the chance to work together to address the issue of teen driver safety, including how it affects students, their communities, and the world around them. As a service-learning project, how applicants choose to communicate their messages is completely up to them. Twenty-five recipients will be selected to move into the next phase of the project with a $2,000 grant to help put their plans into action. Up to 10 finalists will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 for travel to NYLC's Annual National Service-Learning Conference in March 2008. A panel of judges will select the "Best of the Best" award, with the winning school receiving a grant for $10,000. Teens and young adults in grades 9-12, ages 13 and older, who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens and are currently enrolled in a public, private, charter, or alternative school are eligible to participate and receive project awards. The student(s) must have a teacher's and principal's signature. Schools already implementing service learning in their curricula are encouraged to participate. Participation is not limited to service-learning schools. Project Ignition is offered only in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. The application deadline is April 15, 2007. For more information, go to www.sfprojectignition.com .
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Drug-Free Communities Support Program
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are accepting applications for the latest round of grants under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. About 60 new grants of up to $100,000 each will be awarded, with total grantmaking of $6 million. Roughly 1,200 grants have been made under the program since its inception in 1998. According to the grant announcement, DFC grants are intended to further two main goals: "Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth; (and) reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. (Substances include, but are not limited to, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, inhalants, alcohol, and tobacco, where their use is prohibited by Federal, State, or local law.)" Applications for DFC grants are due April 17, 2007. Priority is given to coalitions serving communities where 20 percent or more children are living below the poverty line. For more details, see the grant announcement online.
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Compassion Capital Fund
The Office of Community Services is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations, and others to compete for a total of $16.5 million from the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program. The program awards funds to experienced organizations to deliver capacity building services to faith-based and community organizations through training and technical assistance. Grantees help nonprofits build their capacity in the areas of leadership, organization, program, revenue, and community engagement. The Office of Community Services anticipates making thirty-three grants for projects lasting three years. The ceiling on individual awards is $500,000 per year, with the maximum grant over the full three years being $1.5 million. Successful applicants are required to provide at least 20 percent of the total approved cost of their projects from nonfederal funds. The application deadline is May 16, 2007. For more information, go to the complete funding announcement .
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**TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES**
Healthy Policies: Transforming Ideas into Reality
The Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute is offering its second Health Policy Program Workshop, Healthy Policies: Transforming Ideas into Reality, on May 10, 2007, from 9:00am-3:30pm at the Ramada Convention Center Eau Claire. The workshop is designed to provide participants with a health policy strategy and skills to impact a health policy in their community. Workshop topics include: Partnerships and Coalitions: How Can They Work for You; Power Dynamics in Health: Who Has the Power and How Do They Use It; Media Advocacy; and Healthy Policies: What Is the Value to Wisconsin Residents. The Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute is a continuing education and training resource supported jointly by the Medical College of Wisconsin Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health's Partnership Fund for a Healthy Future. Team participation is encouraged. Register soon! Only the first 60 registrants will be accepted and the deadline for registration is May 1, 2007. For more information and a registration form, go to http://hwli.org/documents/HPWEauClaireFlyer.pdf . Contact Kirsten Gruebling at kgruebling@mcw.edu or 414.456.4827 with further questions.
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23rd Annual National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
The National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is holding their 23 rd Annual Conference this year on June 3-7, 2007, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie. The conference features fourteen in-depth workshop tracks, with additional mini-workshops and special topic sessions. This year's program continues to provide rural specific training and an opportunity to network with rural professionals from around the country. Upgrade your knowledge and skills, exchange information, meet new friends, and interact with faculty and federal agency representatives. Detailed program information and scholarship opportunities are available online at http://www.uwstout.edu/solutions/conf/nri .
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2007 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference – SAVE THE DATES!
Mark your calendars now! The 2007 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference, incorporating Coalitions Connect, is being held July 24-26, 2007, at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point. The conference theme is "Bridging Research and Practice," and this year's event will offer more sessions, more training, and more of the information you need to implement evidence-based prevention, policies, and programs in your community. Watch for the conference brochure in May along with more information and details online at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu . You won't want to miss this great annual event!
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