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Available now in the PRC
Talking with Your Teen About Drugs and Alcohol 
This pamphlet provides guidelines and best practices for parents of teenagers to help them in the all important process of having an on-going conversation about drug and alcohol abuse.
Aloha: The Message of Hawaii 
This book is a heartwarming compilation of personal stories and short quotes from local residents and guests of the islands. Aloha, The Message of Hawai'i reveals the true meaning of Aloha that goes far beyond the greetings of 'Hello' and 'Good-bye.
Bullying: True Stories 
A 20-minute DVD where four young people tell their true stories about bullying. The film shows various forms of bullying: verbal, physical and cyber bullying Recommended for grades 4 through 12, parents, and other caregivers.
If you are interested in borrowing DVDs, books or display boards from the PRC please complete the materials borrowing agreement and submit it to our office.
Mailouts to neighbor islands are free!
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Fax: 808-545-2686
PRC Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm
The PRC will be closed for the Holidays on December 24-25, 2012 and December 31-January 1, 2013.
Suite A259
Honolulu, HI 96817
The PRC is funded by the State of Hawai`i Department of Health - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division (ADAD), through Federal Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant Funds. 
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(Office of National Drug Control Policy, November 12, 2012)
The passage of marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington remains under review by the Department of Justice. However, our Federal laws prohibiting the use, production, and trafficking of marijuana remain unchanged.
(CADCA.org, November 8, 2012)
Voters in Washington and Colorado approved a ballot question to allow the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, allowing adults to possess and grow marijuana with state regulation and taxation. The legalization measure in Oregon was defeated. Under federal law, any marijuana use is still illegal. |
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The following is a collection of resources. For complete versions please follow the links provided. |
Eight Dimensions of Wellness Fact Sheet
(SAMHSA Publication, September, 2012)
Wellness is especially important for people who have mental health and substance use disorders because it directly relates to their quality and longevity of life. For them, wellness is more than a reduction of risk factors or the absence of disease, illness, or stress. It also involves having purpose in life, satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living environment, and happiness.
(Mayo Clinic.com, November, 2011)
The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests - stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands - parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. (Kids Health.org, November, 2011)Family gatherings, special traditions, delicious treats - the holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, especially for kids. Unfortunately, for emergency room doctors it's also one of the busiest. Learn how to protect your little ones from some common holiday dangers, so you and your family can enjoy a season that's happy and healthy. |
 The Hawaii Meth Project is pleased to announce the Take a Stand Against Meth Art Contest 2012. The contest challenges Hawaii teens to create original works of art of any style or medium inspired by content from MethProject.org--an encyclopedic source of information about Meth. Teens can choose from more than 350 pieces of content, including interactive facts, videos, animations, image galleries, personal stories from users, and first-hand accounts from experts, as inspiration for their artwork. The deadline to enter is December 10 at 5:00pm. Visit The Hawaii Meth Project for more information.
 Working with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is taking steps to highlight the growing problem of drugged driving. The National Drug Control Strategy aims to make preventing drugged driving a national priority on par with preventing drunk driving. Click here for more information and resources.
 New Dates for NDFW: January 28 - February 3, 2013. National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. Through community-based events and activities on the Web, on TV, and through contests, NIDA is working to encourage teens to get factual answers from scientific experts about drugs and drug abuse. Click here for more information on National Drug Facts Week.
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Community Program Highlight
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Lei `Ilima Girls Program 
The Lei `Ilima Project was developed for the Ewa Beach community, to empower female adolescents to form and participate in healthy relationships with their peers, families, community, and with themselves.
Lei `Ilima is a comprehensive program which includes a family component, wellness club, school transitional activities and community service. Included in this is Girls Circle, a nationally recognized evidence-based model program, implemented twice a year at Ilima Intermediate School. Girls Circle addresses the needs of girls by focusing on increasing connections, building strengths, and developing resiliency.
For more information on Lei `Ilima please visit www.drugfreehawaii.org or www.facebook.com/LeiIlimaProject |
Cultural Immersion Training
Hosted by Ku Aloha Ola Mau
DATE: November 29, 2012 Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: He`eia State Park
No invitation necessary. Join us for a one-day retreat with Kupuna Kala Holden. You will receive knowledge and skills for practical application of cultural integration into your programs and curriculum. Please dress comfortably and bring with you an open mind and whatever practices, snacks, etc. you would like to share. Call Lisa Cook at 566- 8234 or Kelau Carter at (808) 982-9555 prior to the immersion date.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2012 Wednesday
Please contact Lisa Cook or Kelau Carter at lcook@kualoha.org or (808) 566-8234. Click here for printable flier.
Pharmacies Under Siege
Presented by Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT)
DATE: December 6, 2012 Thursday
The corner drugstore used to be a place where people would gather for a soda and conversation while they waited to pick up their medication. Thieves want to get their hands on powerful pills to either feed their addiction or sell on the streets. This hour-long program will focus on this type of crime that is happening all across America. An expert panel will talk about what preventive measures the pharmaceutical industry should take and potential legislative action that could lead to tougher laws against people who steal medication. We'll also look at the underlying cause of these robberies, the problem of prescription drug abuse.
Click here for more information and online registration.
ASIST Workshop
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DATE: December 6 - 7, 2012 Thursday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm LOCATION: Queen Lili`uokalani Children's Center, 1300A Halona Street, Honolulu, 96817 ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Limited space available, first-come-serve base, must attend the 2 full days.
Click here to register online. For further questions and assistance, please contact: Maricel Sagucio at Positive Images: Teaching Abstinence, Contraception, and Sexual Health Presented by Planned Parenthood of Hawaii
Date: December 14, 2012 Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
LOCATION: Best Western Airport Hotel, Honolulu
PURPOSE: This workshop is essential for middle and high school teachers, community health educators, youth-serving professionals, and staff involved with teen pregnancy, STI and HIV prevention programs. Participants can use the lessons, which contain more than 50 handouts and interactive worksheets to help students.
COST: $125, Each person will receive a Positive Images manual, Contraceptive Methods Teaching Kit, and lunch.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 3, 2012
To register online, please visit www.pphi.org. Registration is limited to 25 participants.
Questions? Special Needs? Please email us at education@pphi.org or
call (808) 589 - 1156 x 1243 Facilitative Skills for Collaborative Leaders
("Learning to Lead Collaboratively")
Presented by Agricultural Leadership Program of Hawaii, University of Hawaii @ Manoa
DATE: January 10-11, 2013 (Thursday, 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. Registration begins at 7:45am and the workshop begins PROMPTLY at 8:30am. Participants must commit to two full days.)
LOCATION: University of Hawaii-Manoa, Campus Center Executive Dining Room
PURPOSE: To learn the importance of legitimizing participants immediately and often, how to develop a content and process focus for your meeting, how to acknowledge and meet the differing expectations of participants, the important roles played by the facilitator, recorder, and participants, how to plan a meeting and design an agenda, the critical role listening plays in helping to reach agreement, how to use feedback and evaluation to improve your performance, facilitative techniques, strategies, and tools.
COST: $200 for University faculty and staff, $300 for all others.
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Dextromethorpan (DXM) aka Triple C's
One category of products sometimes abused by teenagers that few parents know about is "Over-the-Counter" (OTC) cough and cold remedies. This website provides the facts, the effects and stories surrounding this pervasive over-the-counter drug commonly known as Triple C. Click here for additional information.
Electronic Cigarette Fact Sheet
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or e-cigs) are devices designed to look similar to cigarettes in shape, size, and general appearance. This printable fact sheet shares background info, legal status and other useful information.
(North Dakota Department of Health, July 2012 & Legacy for Health, June 2012)
Addiction is a Disease: Explained in an Infographic
23.1 million Americans aged 12 or older need treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem. Addiction is a disease, but not everyone understands that. This infographic is designed to help share information about the disease, its stages, statistics about how widespread it is, and how treatment works.
(The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 2012) |
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