1) SENATORS REQUEST MORE FUNDING FOR THE STATE GRANTS PORTION OF SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS

CADCA would like to extend a major thank you to Senators Mike DeWine (R-OH), Chris Dodd (D-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Charles Grassley (R-IA). In addition, we'd like to thank their staffers and constituents who did an excellent job in encouraging these senators to support the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program. Their collective and persistent efforts led the Senate Labor Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee to include an extra $13 million for the State Grants portion of SDFSC program. The Senate Subcommittee mark includes a total of $485 million for state grants and $169 million for national programs, for a total of $654 million in program funding.

However, the appropriations process is far from over. CADCA will continue to track this program as it moves into Conference Committee. We will keep you up to date about what you can do to exert maximum influence on the funding levels for SDFSC.
Visit our website at www.cadca.org for the latest legislative alerts and updates.

2) CADCA'S FIRST "PHOTO OF THE WEEK WINNER"

The first winner of CADCA's weekly "Hit Us With Your Best Shot" photo contest is Macomb Family Services, an affiliate of the Bay Haven Prevention coalition serving New Haven, New Baltimore, and Chesterfield Township in Macomb County, MI. The photo was submitted by Nancy Jinuwine.
The winning photo caption reads: Students attended a mini workshop that provided educational information about the hazards of tobacco smoking. Upon completion, the students teamed up with local law enforcement personnel. The teams visited local retailers that sell tobacco, and presented them with an informational packet about tobacco usage." Visit www.cadca.org, and scroll to the bottom of the page to view our winning photo.

Why not enter your photo in CADCA's "Hit Us with Your Best Shot" Photo Contest?
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO THIS WEEK AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A 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.

3) ALCOPOPS MANUFACTURERS CHASTISED FOR TARGETING YOUTH

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) released a study showing that kids are getting surprisingly high exposure to network television ads for 'alcopops' - sweet-tasting, fizzy alcoholic beverages such as Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Silver, Skyy Blue and Captain Morgan Gold. On July 16th, CADCA Chairman and CEO General Arthur T. Dean, Congressman Eliott L. Engel (D-NY) and Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal joined George Hacker of CSPI at the press conference to criticize the liquor companies' unacceptably lax voluntary advertising standards that made such exposure possible.

The study, conducted by Global Strategy Group, found that millions of teens watch television after 9:00 p.m. on school nights when these ads run, and remember these slick, easy-to-identify alcopop ads. According to Advertising Age, the industry spent an estimated $77 million on TV ads in 2001. That figure is expected to be five times higher in 2002.

"Let there be no mistake, these alcohol companies need to stop force-feeding their messages to our teens," General Dean said. "Alcopops manufacturers must take responsibility and stop these tactics that appeal to underage drinkers."

To read General Dean's full statement, visit http://www.cadca.org/PressGallery/Speeches/AlcopopsConference.htm. To view the complete study results, visit www.cspinet.org.

4) PRIDE SURVEY SHOWS STUDENT DRUG USE DECLINES AFTER 9-11

A new survey suggests that drug use among students has significantly dropped following last year's terrorist events of September 11. The 2001-2002 Pride Survey shows overall illicit drug use has reached its lowest levels in eight years. Drinking and smoking among students has also dropped, to their lowest levels since 1987. The survey also found that schools, parents and the community have played a more active role in the lives of America's youth and have taken more responsibility for drug use prevention. More than 101,000 students in grades 6 through 12 took part in the survey between August 2001 and June 2002.

To read the survey's findings in their entirety, visit www.pridesurveys.com.

5) HIGHER CIGARETTE TAXES FORCE MANY TO QUIT SMOKING

Major hikes in cigarette taxes are having an effect on tobacco sales across the country. Public health officials and medical professionals are seeing a direct link between increased costs and a drop in smokers. Also, thousands of young Americans might be deterred to start smoking because of the high costs associated with cigarettes. Doctors say the anticipated benefits of a drop in smokers will be huge, with lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and lung cancer. Officials with smoking cessation organizations in several states are also seeing a rise in participants where higher cigarette taxes have gone in to effect.

6) GRANT DEADLINE ALERT

--SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment has $5 million for about 50 awards to help states update the state data infrastructure apparatus. Single state authorities can win grants for building systems helping them report performance measures for planning substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant performance partnerships. These funds aim to help states develop administrative data for collecting and reporting performance partnership grant information, including upgrading state staff needed to collect and analyze the information. Contact Richard Thoreson at (301) 443-5325 or email rthoreso@samhsa.gov. The deadline is July 24, 2002.
--CSAP has $15.1 million for up to 45 awards for integrated substance abuse and HIV prevention services for youth and other at-risk populations. Private nonprofits may apply. Visit www.samsha.gov for application information. The deadline is July 24, 2002.
--The Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Minority Health has announced the availability of FY 2002 grant funds. The money will be available for several programs, including the Minority Community Health Coalition Demonstration Grant Program, which seeks to develop and conduct HIV/AIDS education and outreach efforts and develop a response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. The deadline is July 25, 2002. To obtain and application, contact: Ms. Chanee Jackson at (301) 429-2300, or email grantrequests@healthman.com.

7) NIDA LAUNCHES PUBLICATION FOR DRUG ABUSE SERVICE PROVIDERS

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched a new publication aimed at drug abuse researchers and treatment providers. "Science & Practice Perspectives" hopes to serve as a link between scientists and field service providers. The publication will feature the latest reviews from researchers, top service providers' perspectives and research-practice collaborations. NIDA is providing a free subscription. Mail your subscription request with your name, address, phone number and email address to NIDA Science & Practice Perspectives, MasiMax Resources, Inc, 1375 Piccard Drive, #175, Rockville, MD 20850. Or email nidaperspectives@masimax.com. To view it online, or for more information on NIDA, visit www.drugabuse.gov.

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