December is Drunk/Drugged Driving Prevention Month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration remind you to celebrate safely this holiday season. You can find communication campaign resources from Traffic Safety Marketing: Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention Drunk Driving Prevention
E-cigarette Ads Associated with Cigarette Smoking Initiation Among Youth
A scientific study finds that receptivity to e-cigarette advertising increases the likelihood of trying conventional cigarettes one year later. The study found that young people ages 12-21 who had never previously smoked, but were receptive to e-cigarette advertising, were 60 percent more likely to try smoking cigarettes one year later, compared to teens who were not receptive to the ads. Study participants were considered receptive to an advertisement if they reported liking or recognizing images from the ad. Click HERE for more information
Monitoring the Future 2017 Survey Results
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Have You Registered for #PITA2017
Be sure to register and book your hotel by Thursday May 11th to guarantee your discounted room rate. Click HERE for more information
2017 PITA Forum Call for Presentations
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5:00PM EDT on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 The North Carolina Substance Abuse Prevention Providers Association (NCSAPPA) is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for our 10th Prevention is the Answer (PITA) Forum. This networking forum is designed to give providers and coalition an opportunity to learn about changing trends, discuss pertinent policy changes, and share sustainability strategies. We are seeking speakers with expertise on the following topics: Grant-writing Drug trends Prescription medication misuse Special populations (homeless, veteran, youth, LGBTQ, etc) Coalition impact and/or environmental strategies Prevention provider professional development Prevention ethics (note: if you submit a proposal on this topic,…
CADCA’s 27th Annual National Leadership Forum
Are you attending CADCA this year? The National Leadership Forum, February 6 – 9, 2017, is located at the beautiful National Harbor. This year’s Forum is focused on “Engineering Healthy Communities”. Check out the Forum Brochure
Opiate Impact in 2015
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the country is in fact dealing with multiple opioid epidemics right now — each with a distinct geographic footprint. Click HERE for more on this story
2015 NC YRBS High School Results Are Available
The 2015 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results have been released. You can find summary graphs and trends on the North Carolina Healthy Schools website.
New Research on E-Cigs
A University of Rochester Medical Center study suggests that electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes continue to grow in popularity among younger adults and current and former smokers because they are often perceived as a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes. Previously, scientists thought that the chemicals found in cigarette smoke were the culprits behind adverse health effects, but a growing body of scientific data, including this study, suggests otherwise. “We showed that when the vapors from an e-cigarette are burned, it causes cells to release inflammatory proteins, which in turn aggravate…
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
The holiday season is a time full of parties and festivities, but that also means more impaired drivers are on the roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers a variety of tools you can use to promote safety during the holiday season. Check out their resources today!