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Alcohol Abuse Prevention Crucial in Curbing Cancer Posted: March 3rd, 2014 The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Cancer Report 2014 warns that alcohol consumption, the second biggest risk factor in developing cancer, is related to hundreds of thousands of cancer deaths globally, including stomach, liver and breast cancer. Big Alcohol companies have hastened this epidemic by glamorizing alcohol use and obstructing effective policy efforts such as controls on price, availability, and advertising. The WHO stresses that prevention efforts are crucial to stemming the epidemic of alcohol-related cancer. Check out the new fact sheet by Alcohol Justice for more information Call for Proposal: Prevention Practice In Action Posted: February 28th, 2014 The National Prevention Network (NPN) – the prevention component of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) – is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 27^th Annual NPN Prevention Research Conference. The planning committee is seeking proposals from high-quality prevention programming that have combined research, data, and practical application. The conference is scheduled to take place in Hartford, Connecticut, September 15 through September 18, 2014. The conference theme is “CONNECTing Healthy Communities through Prevention Research and Practice”. Click HERE for more information Webinar: Submitting Your DFC Grant Application Electronically Posted: February 25th, 2014 Synthetic Drug More Potent Than Heroin Posted: February 20th, 2014 The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said acetyl fentanyl is an opioid analgesic drug that is up to five times more potent than heroin. It is an analog of fentanyl – a powerful narcotic analgesic – and is not available as a prescription drug in the United States. It often goes by the street name “China White.” On Wednesday 2/19/2014, North Carolina health officials said that three deaths have been linked to the synthetic drug acetyl fentanyl, and they’ve issued a health advisory. Click HERE to see the news story Troubling Trend: Internet Drinking Game Posted: February 12th, 2014 There’s a new horrifying drinking game making global headlines that’s already taken the lives of several young adults and the dignity of some who survive. It’s called #NekNominate or #NekNominations (hashtag used for social media purposes), and it’s an online craze spreading rapidly across countries thanks to Twitter and Facebook. Here’s how it works: kids are nominated by their peers to take video of themselves downing — or “necking” — strong drinks under bizarre or dangerous circumstances before challenging others to film an even more shocking video by the next day. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/nek-nominations-drinking-game-2014-2#ixzz2t3s9sDE8 NIDA’s Dr. Nora Volkow Discusses Marijuana’s Effects on the Brain, Body & Behavior Posted: February 11th, 2014 Hear a fascinating presentation by Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about the effects of marijuana use on the brain, body and behavior. Dr. Volkow’s remarks were given on Feb. 4th at CADCA’s 24th National Leadership Forum. North Carolina Coalition Initiative Funding Opportunity Posted: January 27th, 2014 *Building Capacity for Substance Free Communities* Release date: January 17, 2014 For: up to 8 substance abuse prevention coalitions or Partnerships, Alliances, Coalitions and Collaboratives (PACCs) to strengthen their capacity to implement environmental strategies. Amount: up to $27,700 per site in the first year RFA submission deadline: Friday, April 11, 2014 by 5 p.m. A Letter of Intent is due Friday, March 7, 2014 (encouraged but not required). Click HERE to access the application online ————- In an effort to assist applicants in completing the RFA, the NCCI Coordinating Center will hold an Orientation and Applicant workshop. This workshop will provide an overview of the NC Coalition Initiative, including the RFA process as well as the fundamental principles of a coalition-based and environmental approach to substance abuse prevention. The training will be a collaborative effort between the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services and the NCCI Coordinating Center at Wake Forest School of Medicine *NCCI Orientation and* *Applicant Workshop* Date: Thursday, February 20^th, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: The Hawthorne Inn 420 High Street, SW Winston-Salem, NC 27101 RSVP: By Friday, February 14^th to Maria Parries at mparries@wakehealth.edu Important Dates Orientation and Applicant workshop 2/20/14 (please rsvp by 2/14/14) Letter of Intent due 3/7/14 (encouraged but not required) Application submission deadline 4/11/14 by 5 p.m. For more information contact Marie Parries: mparries@wakehealth.edu Phone: 336-716-6196 Next Week is NIDA’s National Drug Facts Week Posted: January 22nd, 2014 National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. If you have events planned be sure to register them online TODAY! This is our chance to show the country what we’re doing in North Carolina to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. 2014 Summer Research Opportunity to Students Posted: January 21st, 2014 The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites high school and under-graduate students to submit applications for the 2014 Summer Research Program. Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Internships may involve a variety of experiences including laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, library research and literature reviews. Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses. Share this information with you community Save the Date: 10th Annual Parent Resource Center Conference Posted: January 17th, 2014 Mark your calendar. The 10th Annual Parent Resource Center Conference will be May 13 – 14, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. Check out the Parent Resource Center website for more details. « Older Entries	Search for: Upcoming Events Mar 11 Tue all-day Supervision for Clinical Supervisors: Ethics & Cultural Competency Supervision for Clinical Supervi… Mar 11 – Mar 12 all-day Mar 19 Wed all-day Kick Butts Day Kick Butts Day Mar 19 all-day www.kickbuttsday.org/ Mar 21 Fri all-day Addiction Medicine Conference @ Renaissance Asheville Hotel Addiction Medicine Conference @ Renaissance Asheville Hotel Mar 21 – Mar 22 all-day Once again, national and regionally recognized speakers will provide updates for a year of anticipated changes and ongoing challenges. 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