1)
NEW STUDY FINDS D.A.R.E. PROGRAM EFFECTIVE
Researchers studying
the effectiveness of the recently overhauled D.A.R.E. program curriculum
have found signs that it is effective. The study, performed by scientists
at the Institute for Health and Social Policy at the University of Akron,
found that seventh graders in six cities who took part in the new science-based
curriculum were more likely to find using drugs socially inappropriate
and were better at refusing drugs.
The research results
are based on findings from an ongoing five-year study of the new D.A.R.E.
science-based curriculum, which is being tested in six U.S. cities-Detroit,
Houston, Los Angeles, Newark (NJ), New Orleans, and St. Louis. Researchers
say they plan to monitor the students until their junior year in high
school. Last August, a study by the University of North Carolina found
that several anti-drug programs, including the original version of D.A.R.E.,
were either ineffective or were not sufficiently tested.
To read the most
recent D.A.R.E. study from the University of Akron, visit http://www.asapstudy.org/media/mediapage.html.
2)
GRANTS AWARDED TO FIGHT ECSTASY AND CLUB DRUG USE
The U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $8.8 million in grants
to help organizations across the country prevent the use of Ecstasy
and other club drugs. Officials say they hope the programs funded by
the grants will help to inform teens and others that Ecstasy can cause
physical and mental harm. The awards were presented in two categories-infrastructure
and intervention; several of the 30 awards were presented to CADCA members.
To view a full list
of the grantees, visit http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20021025b.html.
3)
COCAINE USE SOARS AMONG YOUTH IN MASSACHUSETTS
A survey, conducted
this year by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), found
cocaine use tripled among middle school students in Massachusetts and
doubled among high school students over the past three years. Teens
in the Bay State were more likely to engage in substance abuse than
their peers anywhere else in the country.
More than 3,000
adolescents at 100 schools across the state were surveyed. Experts suggest
several possible reasons behind the major spike in cocaine use: prices
have dropped as other drug users pay a higher price for ecstasy and
other "club drugs," and cocaine has become easily available.
To find out more
information about the MDPH's Substance Abuse Services Bureau, visit
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/bsas/BSAS.htm.
4)
CADCA FORUM EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS DEC. 20
CADCA's National
Leadership Forum XIII is only three months away, and those who sign
up before December 20, 2002 will receive substantial savings over the
regular registration rate. The Forum, held February 11-14, 2003 at the
Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., is the largest gathering of
professionals who work in the substance abuse prevention and treatment
field. If you care about substance abuse and believe in local community
solutions, this is the one conference you can't miss.
We have added more
information and additional pages on our Forum web site. Visit http://www.cadca.org/Events/Forum/Forum.htm
and register today!
5)
DEA LAUNCHES FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
The Drug Enforcement
Administration has begun publishing a new, free electronic newsletter,
in an effort to communicate with contacts in the law enforcement, treatment
and prevention fields, as well as the general public. The newsletter
will provide the latest information on recent drug stings, take-downs
and intelligence reports on drug trends. Readers will learn about the
latest drugs hitting the streets, congressional initiatives and legislation
dealing with drugs, and more.
For more details,
or to start receiving the DEA newsletter, visit www.dea.gov
and click on the DEA Update logo at the left navigational bar of the
site.
6)
NIH TO FUND RESEARCH ON HOMELESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The ongoing program
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that monitors and fosters
research on the homeless who have alcohol, drug abuse or mental disorders
is seeking additional agencies to apply for funding. The program's goal
is to obtain health research that increases understanding of services
provided to homeless persons who have a substance abuse problem. Officials
say they are particularly interested in studies addressing questions
for homeless people involved in the criminal justice system, or those
currently on parole.
Each proposal is
reviewed three times a year. For more information, visit http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-150.html.
7)
ONE VOTE MAKES A DIFFERENCE - VOTE NEXT TUESDAY!
Did you know that
in 1990, just one vote decided a state Representative race in Oakland
County, CA? CADCA encourages its members to continue voicing their opinion
by letting their local, state, and national leaders know how important
substance abuse prevention, treatment and research are. Next Tuesday,
November 5th is Election Day - remember that one way to let your voice
be heard is by voting!
After Tuesday's
elections, CADCA will have an updated list of Congressional Delegates
in the Public Policy portion of our website, at www.cadca.org.
8)
DRUG COURT TRAINING CONFERENCE
JAN. 8-11
The National Association
of Drug Court Professionals will hold its 4th Annual Juvenile and Family
Drug Court Training Conference in Washington, D.C. from January 8-11,
2003. Judges and drug court practitioners from around the country are
invited to attend the event. Industry experts will provide information
on everything from "Incentives and Sanctions in Juvenile Drug Courts"
to "The Impact of the Media on Youths."
To find out more
about the conference, or to register, visit www.nadcp.org/events.
For more information, call (703) 575-9400, or email dschultheiss@nadcp.org.
9)
HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT CONTEST WINNER #16; VIEW PHOTO AT WWW.CADCA.ORG
This week's winner
of CADCA's "Hit Us With Your Best Shot" photo contest is Leon
County Community Coalition of Bryan, TX. The photo was submitted by
Simone A. Smith.
The winning picture's
caption reads: "Leon County Community Coalition (LCCC) hosted a
special summer event called Camp Kandu, sponsored by BVCASA of Bryan,
TX. The camp focused on reinforcing the anti-drug message including
a visit from the Centerville DARE officer. Safety education and the
importance of setting and achieving goals in school and life were discussed
as well. The picture is of the kids at Camp Kandu that was held at the
Upper Room Church in Buffalo, Texas, August 5-9, 2002."
Why not enter your
photo in CADCA's "Hit Us with Your Best Shot" Photo Contest?
Submit your photo today and be eligible to win a Sony Digital Camera
and $250 cash!! Send your photos to photocontest@cadca.org.
You must be a current CADCA member with all dues paid in full to be
eligible.
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