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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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NYC PRC Prevention News Issue #35
Building capacity by creating networks, one coalition at a time | |
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LATEST PRC UPDATES 
PRC Relauches Website
September 18th marks the official relaunch of the PRC website. The streamlined and more user friendly layout offers visitors a more interactive experience. Readers will now have the opportunity to:
Notes from the Meeting Table Offers Insiders Look at Coalitions
Notes from the Meeting Table is a blog forum discussing the accomplishments and challenges faced by the local and state coalitions; and offers thoughts and opinions on everything from how drugs and alcohol have affected local neighborhoods; challenges with recruiting stakeholders; ways to keep members engaged and active; and announcements of upcoming events.
Community Networking Seminar - October 17th, 2012
Join us for a new quarterly gathering of local coalitions, providers and community members that offers the opportunity to meet and share information and practices that can strengthen and enhance your local anti-drug and community awareness activities. Discussion topics will include:
- Understanding the Drug Free Communities Support Grant
- Did You Know: What is the Partnership for a Healthier NYC?
- A Closer Look: Taking Realistic Steps to Alcohol & Drug Prevention
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LOCAL PREVENTION NEWS COVERAGE | |
Urban Outfitters Sparks Controversy With Pro-Drinking T-Shirts
Urban Outfitters just loooooves getting into trouble. The latest controversial t-shirts hanging on the retailer's shelves have nothing to do with racism, politics or the Holocaust but rather underage drinking: a slew of pro-drinking tees have grown-ups in a tizzy.
Truly Madly Deeply's "Vote For Vodka" Muscle Tee and "USA Drinking Team" Tank Top are two of the items that caught Yahoo Shine's eyes. As Shine points
out, the styles are presented on UrbanOutfitters.com on what appear to be teen models, which would make sense: Urban Outfitter's biggest demographic is 18-24 year-olds while the under-18 demo is its second. (We're dating ourselves here, but our high school wardrobes were chock full of Urban clothes.)
It's plain to see why parents might be upset. Jan Withers, national president of MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving), told Shine, "Kids shouldn't be wearing these t-shirts... Marketing [alcohol-related products] to teens is not in any way acceptable." Urban Outfitters isn't the first: Forever 21 came under fire in 2008 for selling cute tees with phrases like "beer is my anti-drug" and "save water, drink beer" and various beer company logos to its teen customers.
Article continues: Huffington Post |
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S.I. Coalition Takes Message to the Public
Prepares for Week-Long Focus on Alcohol & Pill Abuse  The Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) Initiative is planning a public launch with a series of events and activities to increase awareness of substance abuse issues in the Staten Island community, to introduce the Initiative and its partners, and to provide community members with an opportunity to be part of the solution. A project of the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, TYSA is a cross-sector coalition aimed at driving major improvements in youth substance abuse in Staten Island, with the ultimate goals of decreased use of alcohol and prescription drugs and youth making healthy choices overall. For more information, contact Adrienne Abbate, 718-568-3669
The Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative Launch Week Activities
September 24 - 29th
Monday, September 24th 10am -- Staten Island Borough Hall. Kick-off and press conference announcing the accomplishments and future plans of the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative and outlining how community members can become involved in this important work. Speakers will include: S.I. Borough President James P. Molinaro; Director of the TYSA Initiative, Adrienne Abbate; and Co-Chairs of the TYSA Initiative's Executive Committee, Fern Zagor and Diane Arneth
Monday, September 24th from 6:30 - 8:30pm -- St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has organized a seminar for pharmacists to inform them about Prescription Drug Abuse and Safety and Security in the Pharmacy. The event will be held at the University's Staten Island Campus Kelleher Center. This event is open to pharmacists, health care providers and organizations. Continuing education credit is available for $35. For information or to register please call 718- 990-2164 or 718-990-5796.
Thursday, September 27th from 2:30 - 3:30pm -- As part of the 2012 Staten Island Health and Wellness Expo being held at the Hilton Garden Inn, the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative will hold a film screening and discussion titled: "Prescriptions and Addictions - A Teenage Wasteland". The session will feature films exploring the impact of prescription drug and alcohol abuse on youth followed by a discussion with content experts: Dr. Russell Joffe, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at SIUH; Dr. Stephan Carlson, Medical Director of Addiction and Psychiatric Services at SIUH; and Boris Natenson, RPH, Pharmacist and owner of Nate's Pharmacies; along with Laena Orkin, Alcohol Educator at the Partnership for a Healthier NYC; Laila Modzelewski, Community Transformation Initiative Coordinator of the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness; and Ms. Adrienne Abbatem Director TYSA Initiative.
Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-2:00pm -- DEA-Facilitated National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Staten Island residents can safely dispose of any expired or unused prescription drugs at multiple locations throughout the borough. This free service allows the public to help safeguard our children against the dangers of prescription medication abuse anonymously - no questions asked. Drop off locations will be in the three Island hospitals and at the NYPD's 123, 120, and 122 precincts. (Flyer attached) |
NATIONAL PREVENTION COVERAGE | |
VIRGINIA OFFERS GUN PERMIT ON THE WEB
Virginia is issuing a rising number of concealed-carry gun permits to people who live in other states in a trend that may be helped along by online gun classes.
The commercial courses allow applicants to seek a permit from Virginia that is valid in their state, but without having to meet tougher requirements their home states may impose, such as firing a gun with an instructor.
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Photo Credit: Constant Contact |
Virginia State Police issued 1,632 concealed-carry permits to nonresidents through the first half of 2012, topping the previous year's total of 1,321 nonresident permits. There was no corresponding increase in demand for resident permits, with just under half the previous year's number reached by mid-2012.
There are no hard numbers to explain why nonresident permits are soaring because state police do not track how many people take online training compared to other types of training.
News story continues: Washington Post |
DEA's NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE
The 5th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.
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Photo Credit: DEA website |
The American people have again responded overwhelmingly to the most recent DEA-led National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On April 28th, citizens turned in a record-breaking 552,161 pounds (276 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,659 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. When the results of the four Take-Back Days to date are combined, the DEA and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over 1.5 million pounds (774 tons) of medication from circulation.
"We are pleased at the response of the American people once again, and we thank them for participating and contributing to the battle against prescription drug abuse," said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart, who added that 4,268 agencies participated with DEA nationwide in Saturday's event. "While a uniform system for prescription drug disposal is being finalized, we will continue to sponsor these important take-back opportunities as a service to our communities. Our take-back events highlight the problems related to prescription drug abuse and give our citizens an opportunity to contribute to the solution. These events are only made possible through the dedicated work and commitment of our state, federal, local, and tribal partners and DEA thanks each and every one of them for their efforts on behalf of the American people."
For general inquiries, please contact 1-800-882-9539. Also visit the website for collection site near you at the Office of Diversion Control. |
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Contact Us
NYC Prevention Resource Center
The Children's Aid Society
105 East 22nd Street, Suite 517
New York, New York 10010
Tel: (917) 286-1541
Fax: (212) 529-6762
Email: prc@childrensaidsociety.org |
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 About Us
The New York City Prevention Resource Center (PRC) is a partnership between the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and The Children's Aid Society (CAS).
The PRC is committed towards providing technical assistance and training to NYC communities addressing the negative factors associated with underage drinking, tobacco and other drug use; through the formation and strengthening of coalitions that are implementing evidence based strategies and best practices. |
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