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Available now in the PRC
Electronic Cigarettes 
This "In the Know" pamphlet exposes the uncertainties of this new nicotine delivery system.
Electronic Cigarettes Display Board 
What in the world is an electronic smoking device? What are the health risks? These questions and more are answered.
How to Use Social Norms Marketing to Prevent Driving After Drinking
This Toolkit will help you  plan and implement a social norms program. This Toolkit can be used as a step-by-step training curriculum for a workshop or seminar on social norms programs.
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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808-545-3228 x34
1-800-845-1946 x34
Fax: 808-545-2686
PRC Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm
Nimitz Center
1130 N.Nimitz Hwy
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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"National Substance Abuse Prevention Month"
The following is a collection of resources. For complete versions please follow the links provided.
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Between 2007 and 2010, about 57,000 female teen admissions aged 12 to 19 were admitted to substance abuse treatment annually; of these, 4.0 percent (an annual average of about 2,200 admissions) were pregnant.
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September is NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH. It spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. Visit www.recoverymonth.gov/ for additional information and resources.
FAMILY DAY is Monday September 23rd, 2013! CASAColumbiaŽ Family Day was launched in 2001. Family Day is a national movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep America's kids substance free. For more information and helpful resources, visit http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/
October is NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH. It's a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention. At Pacer's site there are a variety of resources you can use during October - and throughout the year - to engage, educate, and inspire others to join the movement and prevent bullying where you live. Check out www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/ for more information.
THE NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE is happening on Saturday October 26, 2013 from 10:00 - 2:00pm. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Click here for a printable PDF flier.
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Community Program Highlight
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 The Lanakila Learning Center The Lanakila Learning Center is an alternative learning center of Hilo High School. Our student population consists of creative artists, talented musicians, gifted athletes, and bright, capable students. Click here to learn more about this innovative and caring program!
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Preventing Underage Drinking Webinar #6
Community Coalitions Working Collaboratively Across Secondary and Postsecondary Education to Address Underage Drinking
Date:September 18, 2013, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT
What: Explore prevention research that strongly supports the use of comprehensive, integrated programs with multiple complementary components to address underage drinking.
Register Here: ICCPUD Webinar #6
For more information about this webinar series, click here.
CADCA INSTITUTE REGIONAL TRAINING
Date: September 26 - 27, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: HIDTA Conference Room (500 Ala Moana Blvd.)
Lunch included
11 CEU's provided
A two day training with CADCA's Dave Shavel and Michael Sparks on strategies in implementation and sustainability for community and/or other coalitions.
Prevention Ethics
Date: September 30, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Registration at 8:00 a.m.)
Location: Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila St. Honolulu, HI 96818
Conference Fee: $25
For additional information, contact Brent Oto at (808) 478-8722
Annual Prevent Suicide Hawai`i Healing After Conference
"Sustaining Communities, Families, and Individuals through Life Promoting Actions"
Date: November 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Ko`olau Ballrooms and Conference Center, Kaneohe Conference Fee: $65 Early Bird Rate (until October 20); $85 (after October 20)
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Family Day Parent Toolkit
The Family Activity Kit provides free tools which include an activity mat, word games, activity ideas, conversation starters, recipes and other family-fun items to make your Family Day celebration a success!
Communicating About Suicide: What's Helpful? What's Dangerous? (PDF)
Messages about mental health and suicide prevention can both help and harm someone who may be at risk for suicide.
TeenLink Hawaii
TeenLink Hawaii is a youth empowerment, outreach, and education program that provides information and referral services for teens in Hawaii. The TeenLink Hawaii website serves as the home base providing credible information and resources regarding health and social issues impacting teens. |
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