February 2014  |  Volume 18, Issue 3 

Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii   |   Prevention Resource Center   |   NCADI RADAR Network

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Celebrate DFHAM
Make Positive
 Changes and Healthy Habits with this display board. Available in the PRC, this board provides simple ways to make 2014 the best year yet.
 

Binge drinking is a dangerous be

havior for

anyone. But did you know that it comes with additional health risks for women? Click the above link for a printable PDF.

 

Street Drugs 2014 

This guide to Drug names and info

rmation is used by Educators, Professional Law Enforcement Agencies, Universities, Hospitals and other Professionals all across America. 

 

 

 

 

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February is Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month
The following is a collection of resources. For complete versions please follow the links provided.

Last fall SAMHSA released the Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit to address overdose by educating and engaging key audiences. A comprehensive resource, the toolkit targets specific constituents and professionals as important points of intervention to prevent overdose, recognize the symptoms of overdose, and respond if opioid overdose has taken place.

 

Drug Tests Don't Deter Teens From Using Drugs, Study Finds

This study suggests that school-imposed drug tests may not be as effective as creating a positive school environment in reducing marijuana use.

 

Over a six-year period, Ecstasy-related emergency department visits rose 128 percent for those younger than 21

In 2011, over 10,000 teens and young adults were hospitalized for reasons related to using Ecstasy, or "Molly". This number reflects a 128% increase in emergency room visits for patients under the age of 21 who use Ecstasy since 2005.

 

More than Half of 12th Grade Binge Drinkers Drink Ten or More Drinks in a Row

Binge drinking is defined as drinking five or more drinks in a row. Over half of polled binge-drinking 12th graders in this national study report drinking double or more that amount.

National Campaigns

February is Teen Dating Violence (DV) Prevention and Awareness Month! Wear orange on February 11th to stand up for healthy relationships and to help spread awareness on teen dating violence. Share your photos with #orange4love and #respectweek2014. Click here for more on Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness.
 
The next Hawaii Medication Take Back is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at various locations. 

Community Highlight

Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month
The Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii spearheads the Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month (DFHAM) campaign.  This campaign is a call to action! Highlight February as a time to increase awareness about substance abuse issues and join together in activities to promote a healthy and Drug-Free lifestyle. Click here for information about a few of the events taking place in February.

Trainings

ADAD Approved Trainings
Dual Disorder and Relapse Prevention
Date: February 21, 2014

Improving Attending Skills with NLP Meta Model

Date: February 27 - 28, 2014 (Oahu) March 6 - 7, 2014 (Hilo)

Advanced Ethics
Date: March 28, 2014
 
Denial and Resistance (Revised)
Date: April 25, 2014 

  

 

Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Training 

Date: March 6, 2013

Time: 8:30 - 4:00 PM

Where: Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii Officer's Club

Fee: $35 (Payable to "Kū Aloha Ola Mau")

Registration Deadline: Registrants will be put on wait list

Contact Hours: 6.0 CEU's

 

Featuring renown speaker, Elizabeth Power, M.Div., M.Ed. and Kū Aloha's Hui Ho`ola O Na Nahulu O Hawai`i. Registration for this training is closed. However, new registrants will be put on the wait list. Click here for registration form.

Links
 
TeenLink Hawaii (TLH) has a great website for teens to learn about various topics, such as, Substance Abuse, LGBTQ, School/College, Relationships, etc.  For the month of February, TLH will be featuring Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month as a part of the Safe Love Campaign, as well as, Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month.  Be sure to check out www.teenlinkhawaii.org for more information on these initiatives and how you can be a part of the solution!

No more false dichotomies. It's time for a real conversation about pot. SAM is a group of experts and knowledgeable professionals advocating for a fresh approach that neither legalizes, nor demonizes, marijuana. Be sure to visit http://learnaboutsam.com to learn more about SAM in the news, research on marijuana, and smart policies.  
The Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii is a non-profit organization that provides innovative programs and services to help keep Hawaii children and families healthy, strong and resilient.