1) WOMEN OUTPACE MEN IN EMPHYSEMA DEATHS; SMOKING BLAMED

New figures released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shed more light on the public health epidemic caused by smoking. In 2000, emphysema killed 60,000 women and 59,000 men; in 1980, it killed 16,000 women and 37,000 men. The study shows ten million Americans have been diagnosed with lung cancer and another 14 million have it but don't know it. Doctors say the effects on emphysema patients are debilitating, because they can linger for years as the lungs slowly decay. Doctors also say the disease can be treated early, but the best defense is to not smoke.

2) CADCA's MID-YEAR TRAINING INSTITUTE UNDERWAY; FORUM DATES SET

CADCA's inaugural Mid-Year Training Institute kicked off earlier this week in Seattle. Participants signed up for more than a dozen courses, such as Achieving Outcomes, Strategic Planning and Grant Writing. Each class was designed to help community coalitions succeed with useful tips, critical information, and straight-from-the field experiences from seasoned trainers.

If you couldn't make it to our Mid-Year Training Institute, don't miss our next major event: CADCA's National Leadership Forum XIII. Registration and pre-conference activities begin on February 11, 2003. Forum events and activities take place between February 12 and 14. The theme is "Community Coalitions: The Heart and Soul of America," and the conference will feature exhibitors, networking opportunities, and innovative field prevention ideas. Within the next two weeks, you should receive cost-saving pre-registration forms and value group registration options in the mail. Visit our web site at www.cadca.org frequently for updated Forum news, updates and information.

3) LIFETIME MOVIE EXPLORES TEEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

Lifetime Television continues to address today's social issues with an original movie that explores a major nightmare for any parent: finding out that your child is addicted to drugs. The movie, called "The Secret Life of Zoey," stars Mia Farrow, Julia Whelan and Andrew McCarthy. Farrow portrays a mother who learns that her daughter, Zoey (Whelan) has been stealing prescription drugs out of her medicine cabinet to fuel a growing addiction. Farrow enlists the help of a social worker (McCarthy) to make sure her daughter kicks the habit.

The movie premieres August 19 at 9pm ET on Lifetime. You can learn more about the movie, and read the real-life stories of two young women who overcame drug abuse at http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/index.html.

CADCA, which is a partner in promoting the movie, has been actively involved in creating awareness of and preventing prescription drug abuse. A "Prescription Drug Abuse" toolkit was recently sent to CADCA members. This handy publication provides critical information on how to detect, combat, and prevent PDA in local communities. Copies are available for $10 each, email info@cadca.org for ordering information.

4) "HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT" PHOTO CONTEST WINNER #4

This week's winner of CADCA's "Hit Us With Your Best Shot" photo contest is the Oregon Partnership of Portland, OR. The photo was submitted by Christopher J. Curtis.

The winning picture's caption reads: "Oregon Youth work on painting tiles for an upcoming "Anti-Drug" mural event in Newberg, Oregon. The tiles illustrate the things youth value that stand between them and drugs. The mural was unveiled in a July ceremony to parents, community members, and local media."

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 SONY DIGITAL CAMERA AND $250!! Send your photos to photocontest@cadca.org. You must be a current CADCA member with all dues paid in full to be eligible.

5) GRANT DEADLINE ALERT

--SAMSHA has $3 million in funding for 8 or 9 grants to develop, design and document peer-driven recovery support services to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders. Each recipient will receive $325,000 on average for a period of up to four years. Domestic public and private nonprofit entities may apply. Direct questions to Catherine Nugent at 301-443-2662 or cnugent@samshsa.gov; or Steve Hudak at 301-443-9666 at 301-443-9666.

--SAMSHA also has about $2 million in funding for 3 or 4 cooperative agreements to help communities strengthen their systems for identifying, referring and treating youth in need of drug and alcohol services. SAMSHA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment will administers these agreements, which last for up to five years. Domestic public and private nonprofit entities may apply. Direct questions to Randolph Muck at 301-443-6574 or rmuck@samhsa.gov; or Steve Hudak at the number/email above.

The deadline for both grant applications is September 10, 2002.

6) REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVES

justCommunity, an organization that provides services in the area of youth development and community building, is holding a two-day conference called "Unleashing the Power of Youth and Community Potential" in Allentown, PA. This event takes place October 14-15, 2002.

Youth and adults are invited to take part in the conference, which features more than 30 practical, hands on sessions by seasoned, dynamic presenters. Among the seminars at the conference: "Community Coalitions Come of Age: The Emergence of Complex Strategies to Reduce Drug use at the Local Level," and "What do Kids Need to Succeed."
You can find out more about the seminar and register at http://www.justcommunity.com/conference.html.

7) FOR 22nd ANNIVERSARY, MADD RECEIVES FRESH LEADERSHIP AND LOOK

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is commemorating its 22nd anniversary with new logo and a new national president, Wendy J. Hamilton. In an attempt to refocus America's attention on drunk driving, MADD says it sought a more modern approach, by incorporating a new logo and the words 'activism, victim services and education'.

Hamilton began her role as president last month. She became involved in MADD after her sister and nephew were both killed by a drunk driver in 1984.

To see MADD's new logo, visit their website at www.madd.org.

OTHER USEFUL CADCA LINKS

If you are not a regular member of CADCA, or would like to learn more about our services, please visit: http://www.cadca.org/Membership/JoinCADCA.htm

Interested in the latest progress on legislation that affects coalitions and anti-drug efforts? Then go to: http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionToolkit/PublicPolicy/PublicPolicy.htm

To find out what’s going on with community anti-drug coalitions and events related to the substance abuse field, check out: http://www.cadca.org/Events/Events.htm

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