CADCA Institute Unveils 5-Year Training Plan for DFC Grantees

Starting in January 2009, all new Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grantees will receive comprehensive coalition development training as part of a new five-year program developed by CADCA´s National Coalition Institute. The training will be a requirement of all new DFC grantees, beginning with FY 09 DFC grantees.

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ONDCP Study Finds Drugs and Alcohol Use Pervasive on Internet

Most parents are aware of the dangers posed by online pedophiles and other sexual predators, but a new analysis by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) found that parents should also be concerned about the number of online videos promoting dangerous behaviors such as drug use. The ONDCP-sponsored Neilson study found that teens are exposed to a vast amount of explicit content online—ranging from videos that promote extreme drug and alcohol use to videos depicting self-mutilation.

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Advocates Help Change Building Code Laws to Prevent Freon Huffing

In an effort to prevent freon huffing, from now on all new buildings will be required to have locking caps on air conditioning units. That´s thanks to the efforts of several inhalant prevention advocates and coalitions, who persuaded the International Code Council (ICC), which governs building codes for all states, to approve a proposal requiring new building construction to place locking caps on outside refrigerant units.

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Drug-Free Work Week to be Held October 20-26

Research from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that 75 percent of the nation´s current illegal drug users are employed—3 percent have actually used illegal drugs before or during work hours. To help prevent that, the Department of Labor (DOL) has named Oct. 20-26 Drug-Free Work Week. The observance offers coalitions an opportunity to educate their community and businesses about the importance of promoting drug-free policies in the workplace, and to encourage workers with alcohol and drug addiction problems to seek help.

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CADCA Now Accepting Workshop and Poster Proposals for 2009 National Leadership Forum

CADCA is seeking innovative proposals for its 2009 National Leadership Forum. The 2009 Forum is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. on February 9-12, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The theme is Charting the Course: Stronger Partnerships for Healthier Communities. The deadline has been extended until October 24, 2008. Apply now.

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