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This is a good reminder for us all and a great message to spread in our communities! For more information see Holiday Drinking and Your Health.

Do you work in rural areas? Check out this interesting publication from SPTAC, “In Rural Idaho, Prevention is Everywhere”

Although the holidays are often seen as a time for joy and celebration, many people struggle with stress, depression, and anxiety during this period. The season can be especially challenging due to the pressure to create the 'perfect' holiday, financial stress, loneliness, or the absence of loved ones. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and seasonal changes […]

Looking for parental monitoring tips to share with the parents in your community? Check out these great tips from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/factsheets/parental_monitoring_factsheet.htm

By Wanda Hudson, South Southwest PTTC Product Development & Distance Learning Coordinator The role of a substance misuse prevention professional in addressing homelessness within their community is complicated by many factors. Data collection challenges, cross-training staff, focused funding streams, and political willpower further complicate this work. Additionally, accurately defining the issue of homelessness is a […]

Check out some interesting history regarding the Strategic Prevention Framework in this blog post from SAMHSA. https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/celebrating-20-years-strategic-prevention-framework?fbclid=IwY2xjawGMt-VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUotumNyww94IvR5RsndrTXpzwWeXzVFyKuu3JjAF2Qm92jZxpk2CzFhwQ_aem_wcyT0Qn_MiFdstRofh99Aw

World AIDS Day is recognized every year on December 1st as a way to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. It is a day dedicated to spreading awareness, honoring lives lost, and supporting those living with HIV. First celebrated in 1988, it was the first International Health Day. World AIDS Day makes the HIV/AIDS pandemic known, which […]

Military-connected youth experience unique challenges that impact their educational and social-emotional learning, putting them at greater risk for substance use and behavioral health challenges. Increasing resiliency by cultivating a culturally competent, supportive environment in schools and communities helps mitigate these challenges. Participants will learn how to enhance existing infrastructure to deliver substance misuse prevention programs […]

If so, be sure to check out this Tribal Epidemiology Toolkit from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. https://tribal.cste.org/

New NIH-funded data show lower use of most substances continues following the COVID-19 pandemic.https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2024/12/reported-use-of-most-drugs-among-adolescents-remained-low-in-2024

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we want to take a moment to reach out to express our heartfelt support for you and your community.

Did you know that annual U.S. deaths from excessive alcohol use have spiked to 178,000? This includes deaths from alcohol-related cancers, heart disease, injury, and other causes. Learn more here – CDC, Facts About U.S. Deaths from Excessive Alcohol Use 

Please join us in congratulating Alissa Wigglesworth, MPH, PPS on receiving the 2024 Aspiring Leader in Prevention Award. Alissa has 7 years of experience supporting healthier outcomes for children and families as a community educator. She has experience working with vulnerable populations, victims of abuse, at-risk families, and as a tobacco prevention coordinator. She is an accomplished […]

CADCA’s Capitol Hill Day is one of the most exciting parts of the National Leadership Forum currently taking place in Maryland this week! It is an opportunity to meet with members of Congress to discuss national substance use prevention policy priorities as well as local community substance use issues. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) […]

A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new round of Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act grants was released from SAMHSA. They anticipate awarding 13 grants at $750,000 each. Learn More!

Monday, December 30, 2024 Many differences appeared to exist prior to any substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in substance use risk, NIH-supported study suggests. Read more

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications are due by February 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST Applicants will know of their acceptance status by the week of February 14th at 4:00pm, and a first meeting will be scheduled before March 1, 2025. Learn more and apply. (you'll need a google account to view the form) The 2025 priority area […]

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. Watch Dr. Murthy discussing this on CNN January 3.

Join us in celebrating Sarah’s 5th work anniversary at AdCare! Sarah is the awesome Co-Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center and Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at AdCare Maine. Happy 5th Anniversary, Sarah, and here’s hoping for many more!

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural brain differences appeared to exist in childhood before any substance use, suggesting they may play […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting its 21st Prevention Day event on February 3rd, 2025. The event will raise awareness of substance use prevention. Community leaders, government officials, and prevention specialists throughout the U.S. will come together. Prevention Day offers a valuable opportunity to enhance partnerships across sectors, including community […]

Check out this interview of Dr. Jason Kilmer (he has presented several trainings for us!) by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on this podcast episode, Your Shame-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Booze. Jason talks about a very interesting study done by the University of Washington looking at if alcohol helps break the ice in social situations. […]