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Emerging Substances Challenge Authorities
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In Quest for "legal high," chemists outfox law 
(Article from The Wall Street Journal, October 20, 2010)
The products Mr. Llewellyn sells aren't banned substances. Because he and others market their wares as "not for human consumption," his business is technically legal. Still, authorities don't like what he's doing...
Ivory Wave Informational Flyer
(Created by Chelsea Haina, PRC/TeenLine Prevention Specialist)
A legal high drug sold in the form of bath salts or plant food...
DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Marijuana 
(U.S. DEA News Release)
Since 2009, DEA has received an increasing number of reports from poison centers, hospitals and law enforcement regarding these products. Fifteen states have already taken action to control one or more of these chemicals [including Hawai`i]...
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3rd Annual Free the Bowl Video Clip Contest   
As families come together to watch their favorite football teams battle it out, Big Alcohol will be bombarding our NFL playoffs with beer ads during every commercial break. While families are watching football kids are getting brainwashed by beer ads. Help youth leaders and Marin Institute fight back against Big Alcohol advertising. In 2008, the Marin Institute created the Free The Bowl national video contest. It empowers youth (ages 10-20) to make original "counter-beer-ads" to speak out against bombarding youth with inappropriate ads during sports events like the Super Bowl.
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Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month
Celebrating 19 years of DFHAM in February, the month continues to be a time for schools, businesses and communities to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles and raise public awareness about substance abuse prevention. DFHAM features events and activities initiated and sponsored by partnerships across the State. We encourage you to do the same and join together in February 2011 to express your support for drug-free lifestyles and take action to keep Hawai`i healthy and drug-free!
11th Annual Backyard Jam February 27, 2011 | 12pm - 5pm | Kapiolani Park Bandstand This free concert and family fun fair invites everyone to enjoy a day of music, keiki activities and ono food! Learn about healthy lifestyles through interactive resource tables hosted by community organizations while being entertained by local groups who graciously donate their time and talent to this event.
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Understanding & Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders
March 4, 2011; 8:30-4pm
601 Kamokila Blvd, Room 111, Kapolei
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