1)
CSAP ANNOUNCES MODEL PROGRAMS
The Centers for
Substance Abuse Prevention released a list of model programs that ranked
high based on the National Registry of Effective Prevention Programs
(NREPP) scoring system. The model programs' developers coordinated with
SAMHSA to make them available to those who wish to implement the program.
Out of 700 applications, 45 were selected. To acquire the Model Program
status, the program must satisfy the review criteria, and must be able
to be disseminated with supporting materials and training. Each application
is reviewed by a panel of scientists, who rate it based on 15 criteria
such as theory, data collection, replication, integrity and utility.
You can view the
entire list of 2002 Model programs at http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/model_prog.cfm.
2)
ADOLESCENTS MOST SENSITIVE TO ADDICTIVE DRUGS, STUDY SAYS
A new study reveals
that the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to addictive drugs such
as cocaine and amphetamines, than the brains of adults or newborns.
The study, published in the Neuroscience journal, found a greater increase
in amounts of key gene-regulating protein in the brains of adolescent
mice after long-term exposure to the drugs than very young or adult
mice.
The study raises
several questions, such as behavior changes as a result of an increase
in protein activity and whether pre-teens and teens are more likely
to use stimulant drugs.
To read more about
the study, visit http://www.jneurosci.org/cgi/content/abstract/22/21/9155.
3)
STUDY ON "DRUGGED DRIVING" LAWS FINDS LACK OF UNIFORMITY
The Substance Abuse
Policy Research Program (SAPRP) today released a detailed summary on
State "Drugged Driving" Laws in all 50 states and D.C. that
regulate driving under the influence of drugs other than alcohol. Unlike
alcohol, state laws on driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) in
the U.S. vary so much that there are significant differences in how
drugged driving is defined and how a charge of drugged driving can be
proven or defended. The state-by-state analysis of DUID laws was conducted
by The Walsh Group, in collaboration with the American Bar Association's
Standing Committee on Substance Abuse, and was funded by the Substance
Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP) of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(RWJF). Only eight states (Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Utah) have strict per se laws for drugs.
The state-by-state review of DUID laws is available at www.saprp.org.
4)
NATIONAL TOBACCO CONFERENCE ROLLS INTO S.F. NEXT WEEK
The 2002 National
Conference on Tobacco or Health takes place in San Francisco, November
19-21 at the Hilton Hotel. Public health officials from across the country
will meet to discuss how to reduce tobacco use among minority groups,
and other tobacco-control related topics. Organizers say they hope to
highlight the importance of increasing diversity and eliminating disparities
in tobacco control.
The three-day conference
will feature 350 plenary sessions and workshops on issues such as Hollywood's
depiction of smoking, cessation and the science of addiction, advocacy
and youth prevention.
To find out more
about the event, or to register, visit http://www.tobaccocontrolconference.org/2002Conference.
5)
TEENS ACROSS THE COUNTRY GETTING "FRIED," CNN REPORTS
Over the weekend,
CNN aired a one-hour program, "Fried," about a new trend among
America's youth-getting high from substances like mint leaves, tobacco,
even duct tape particles dipped in embalming fluid. CNN reports the
drug is often called "wet," or "illy," or "fry,"
but is simply a new twist on PCP. Experts say smoking "fry"
can lead users to strip naked in public, cause schizophrenia or lead
to bouts of homicidal rage.
If you did not see
the program, CNN.com has posted an interactive guide, and provides tips
for parents. Visit http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/presents/index.html.
6)
SEVERAL U.S. AIRLINES PROMOTE ANTI-DRUG MESSAGES
The Office of National
Drug Control Policy is reaching out to the flying public with a new
round of public service announcements that aim to help parents understand
the serious health risks that marijuana and other drugs pose to their
kids. Passengers flying United Airlines, US Airways and Northwest Airlines
will see the PSAs as part of their in-flight video programming.
United Airlines
will continue to air the spots throughout the month on many of its worldwide
flights. The ads are expected to reach a potential audience of 8.5 million
passengers.
7)
ANTI-DRUG CALENDAR FEATURES YOUNG CELEBRITIES
Some of Hollywood's
heartthrobs posed for the "2003 DKNY Jeans/What's Your Anti-Drug?"
calendar. The photos of the 14 stars were shot by celebrity photographer
Herb Ritts. Each celeb also reveals what his anti-drug is, for example,
music star Enrique Iglesias chooses windsurfing over drugs.
The calendar was
co-produced by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy,
and will be mailed to all CosmoGirl! Subscribers. The calendar can be
downloaded at www.freevibe.com.
8)
HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT CONTEST WINNER #18; VIEW PHOTO AT WWW.CADCA.ORG
This week's winner
of CADCA's "Hit Us With Your Best Shot" photo contest is PRIDE
Youth Programs of Newaygo, MI. The photo was submitted by Jennifer Kempen.
The winning picture's
caption reads: "Members of PRIDE Youth Programs' Crawfordsville
Team took to the streets of Indianapolis on October 16 urging parents
to "wake up" to the risks of teen marijuana use. Gathering
near Monument Circle with signs, alarm clocks and noisemakers, the students
encouraged parents to talk to their kids about the harmful effects of
using marijuana. Most parents are surprised to learn that two-thirds
of youth ages 12-17 say that losing their parents' trust is one of the
main reasons they don't smoke marijuana or use other drugs."
Enter our contest today! There are just two weeks left. If your photo
is chosen as our Photo of the Year, you will 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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