August 2014  |  Volume 19, Issue 1 


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

CDFH

RADAR

Join Our Mailing List

Available now in the PRC  
  
Dabbing: Waxy Marijuana Overload
This brochure defines butane hash oil (BHO) and provides
details on the drug's effects and the consequen-ces of continued use. It also examines how BHO's production process can make it even more deadly. 
   
The Truth About Teen Alcohol Use 101: A Social Norms Approach
This DVD shows high school students that regard- less of what they think, most of their peers do not drink. 
    
Synthetic Drugs: Chemistry's Dark Side
This DVD educates the general public on different types of synthetic drugs and the dangers of its short- and long-term effects.
 
  
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!

 

Quick Links
Contact Us:
[email protected]
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.

 

 September is National Recovery Month 
National Recovery Month celebrates its 25th year as a national campaign! The purpose of this campaign is to promote the benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders. This year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out." The National Recovery Month Toolkit equips individuals, communities and organizations with information and resources to help promote awareness of the benefits of recovery. 

 

E-Cigarettes Pose Risks

Unregulated and marketed as cigarettes once were, e-cigarettes pose new concerns regarding nicotine addiction, especially for middle and high school students. Factors that contribute to youth smoking, such as advertising, flavorings, health claims, and ease of product use, add to the concern. 


Regular Marijuana Users May Have Impaired Brain Reward Centers

According to new research, regular marijuana users may have impairments in their brain's ability to respond to dopamine, a chemical released by the organ that is involved in feelings of reward, among other functions.


Substance Use During Childhood or Adolescence Is Linked to Long-Term Health Risks 

A new SAMHSA report shows that in 2011, 74 percent of people ages 18 to 30 who were admitted for substance abuse treatment started using substances at age 17 or younger. The report also showed that 10.2 percent of those admitted for treatment started using at age 11 or younger.

Substance Abuse Prevention is Suicide Prevention
September is also National Suicide Prevention Month and it is shown that preventing and/or treating substance abuse also plays a role in preventing suicide. Drug poisoning deaths have increased 120 percent in recent years. The suicide and substance abuse prevention fields need to align their efforts to promote healthy individuals and healthy communities.

National Campaigns

October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month.
It is an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health and to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse.


The Prevention Resource Center has a number of educational display boards on various substances (i.e. marijuana, spice, ecstasy, etc.) as well as healthy lifestyles that are available for checkout.  These resources would be a beneficial addition to any substance abuse prevention initiative in your community!  Visit the Prevention Resource Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Hawaii State Holidays. 

Community Highlight

Hawaii's Men's March Against Violence
Hawaii's Men's March Against Violence will hold its 20th march in honor of the memory of
the women of Hawaii who have been victimized by domestic violence and to thank all those who have worked to increase safety for women in our community over the past 20 years. Further information will be coming soon on how you and your male staff and volunteers can continue taking a public stand against such such violence by participating in the historic event. For now, please Save the Date and join in the march against violence in our community on October 23rd.  Meet at the Hawaii State Capitol at 12:00 PM and the Rally at Skygate Park near Honolulu Hale will begin at 12:20 PM. Click here to learn more about the March.

Trainings

Dual Disorders and Relapse Prevention 

Date: September 26, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Tokai University
Fee: $25 (Payable to CDFH)
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2014 or first 50 registrations 
Contact Hours: 6 CEU Hours

This is a combination workshop that addresses two problematic issues that treatment providers face: what to do with dual disordered and relapsing clients. Learning objectives will include information on mental health assessment, counseling practices, and relapse dynamics. Participants will also learn to recognize relapse warning signs and how to formulate a plan of action with the client to avert or minimize the impact of a relapsing process.
 
Save-the-Date: Smart Approaches to Marijuana Training
Date: November 6 - 7, 2014

The objectives for this training are to help the general public to master the facts and enhance skills as a competent and confident marijuana prevention advocate.  Efforts will be aimed at countering permissive marijuana policies and educating the general public on harmful social and health consequences of marijuana legalization.

Conversations: Trauma-Informed Care
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
Fee: $20 Earlybird Registration; $25 Regular Registration
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2014; TBA 

This after-work talk story session will include conversation about using relationships and knowledge about trauma to help people heal, especially those that are overwhelmed from abuse to medical events, natural disaster, community crisis, and colonization. Add to the conversation on how we can respond in ways that make room for greater health.

Risking Connection: One Day Trainings
Date: November 13 or 14, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Where: Ko`olau Ballrooms & Conference Center
Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2014
Contact Hours: CEU Hours - Pending

Risking Connection reduces the time, trauma, and costs of healing for those who provide and those who receive services. It helps participants understand trauma from a broader perspective, learn about the specific impacts of trauma in six areas, recognize the benefit of a rich relationship and focus on the self-care critical in managing vicarious trauma.

Links

Review results of the 2013 Hawai'i State and Counties Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) and Cross-Year Comparisons. This is a great tool to use when seeking data about youth health-risk behaviors throughout the state.   

Hawaii Health Data Warehouse provides access to credible public health data and reports, which can be searched by category, data source, county, ethnicity, etc. It is a useful resource to gather data and track Hawaii's progress on health. Simply visit the website and click on "Health Reports & Data". 

Grass Is Not Greener is an initiative of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (Project SAM), 
a nonpartisan alliance of lawmakers, scientists and other concerned citizens, co-founded by former Congressman Patrick Kennedy. The initiative is supported by a number of prevention, treatment, and medical groups.

SAMHSA Disaster App provides critical, disaster-related behavioral health resources.
In a disaster, it's essential that behavioral health responders have the resources they need when and where they need them. The SAMHSA Disaster App makes it easy to provide quality support to survivors. Users can share resources, like tips for helping survivors cope, and find local behavioral health services.
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.