Hello, John! Here is your monthly update from Prevention First about programs, training, resources and prevention news from trusted sources. Presumption is the opposite of Prevention. ― Bhavik Sarkhedi Naloxone NOW Campaign Media kits are live! Campaign media kits for the Naloxone NOW awareness campaign are live on our site. Each kit centers around a campaign phase theme and contains materials for in-office print, social media channels, and web ads. Click the each image to be directed to download the specific media kit document. Phase One: "Emergency Tools" Phase Two: "What is Naloxone?" Drug Take Back Day was a success! While the weather was less than favorable, it didn't stop the community from coming out to Prevention First headquarters for safe disposal of their expired and unused prescription medications. We packed 17 collection boxes full of unused and expired prescription and OTC medication for a combined weight of 303.5 lbs! Alcohol Tax Increasing alcohol taxes at the local level can help communities create social, physical, and economic environments that discourage excessive alcohol consumption, thereby reducing alcohol-related fatalities, costs, and other related harms. Alcohol tax rates have not kept pace with inflation over time and consequently become less effective each year in reducing excessive drinking and alcohol-related harms. In Illinois it is estimated that only 12.2% of the proportion of costs of excessive consumption are covered by the taxes generated at the Federal and State Levels. (Source: The Composition and Magnitude of Alcohol Taxes in States: Do They Cover Alcohol-Related Costs? ) Additionally, it is important to note higher alcohol prices reduce youth consumption. For more information, please see the Alcohol Taxes: An Evidence-Based Strategy that Works fact sheet on the APRC website. Feel free to share these resources with your community leaders! Illinois Cannabis Resources Be sure to check out our Professional Resources for SUPP Providers page for new and revised resources pertaining to Illinois Cannabis legalization coming on Jan. 1. Follow the links below to download the resources. Marijuana Fact Sheet (revised) Illinois Marijuana Law Quick Facts (new) IL SADD presented The SADD Ambassador for Teen Traffic Safety to Gillespie High School’s SADD Chapter at DomeShift 2019. Students here are pictured with their Advisor, Jennifer Brown. They are one of IL SADD’s more active chapters in the field of Traffic Safety. Attn: All SADD Chapters and/or YACs We received several applications for the SADD Student Advisory Board. We are busy preparing for the new SAB and are continuing to accept applications. If you know of a student, please encourage them to apply. They will shape the issues that SADD focuses on and get the chance to advocate for the same. The application can be found online here December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, so now is a good time to prepare by getting resources in place. We have provided links to resources to help guide you through the process of developing a plan to address impaired driving in your community. [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Registration is still open for the 2020 Illinois Youth Survey. To learn more information about registering a school, or to register a school, please visit: [link removed] Sesame Street Features New Muppet Whose Mother Struggles Sesame Street is introducing a new initiative to support children affected by parental addiction. The initiative features a Muppet named Karli, whose mother struggles with addiction, The Washington Post reports. Read more drugfree.org Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the US Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug in the United States. But in some areas of the country, methamphetamine kills more people. Read more www.cnn.com Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family... Almost half of American adults say they have been affected by problems with drugs or alcohol in their families, according to a new Gallup poll. Read more drugfree.org Prevention First Upcoming Training IISAP III: A Framework for Prevention November 7 - Springfield Planning and Implementing Communication Campaigns November 13-14 - Normal Effective Group Facilitation December 3-4 - Springfield Understanding the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and What it Means for Prevention December 17 - Webinar If you have any questions about training please contact Anne Cox, SAP TTA Manager at [email protected] If you've registered and cannot attend Click Here for directions on cancelling your registration. Technical Assistance from Prevention First The technical assistance offered at Prevention First expands professional development beyond training to assist substance use prevention providers in applying what they have learned in their communities. Timely, flexible and provider-tailored technical assistance is available to meet the individual needs of providers. For more information about technical assistance or other services we offer, click email Provider Services. Prevention First Online Training Be sure to visit the online training events offered at Prevention First. ATOD Effects & Trends IISAP I: Welcome to Prevention IISAP II: System Orientation Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention Overview of Strategic Planning Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse STS Course 1: Making the right hiring decision STS Course 2: Providing Program Support to Your Prevention Staff STS Course 3: Developing Effective Supervisory Skills IYS 2020 Recruitment Plan Short Course This short course introduces SUPP providers to the IYS 2020 Recruitment Plan. It is designed for SUPP providers who have already taken Promoting the Illinois Youth Survey to Schools, and would like a refresher on the IYS recruitment plan template. Participants will receive the IYS Recruitment Plan template and instructions for completing it. Click Here to Register Revised YPE Resource The Youth Prevention Education & Classroom Management Resource Guide has been revised and is currently available on the Prevention First website.  Click the image to download. Recorded Webinars at Prevention First Perhaps you were busy during the live webinar...or didn't know when it was scheduled. We've got ya covered! Check out the Recorded Webinar tab in the SUPP Training Events. In each description is a link to the recording. Simply complete the registration and submit. The recording will begin and you are ready to go! NOTE: No CEUs are offered for recorded webinars. CONFERENCE RADAR Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit 2019 November 8-9 in Miami Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Leveraging Care Integration in the Health Care Setting November 15-16 in Seattle CADCA National Leadership Forum February 3-6 in National Harbor Agents of Change Summit February 10-11 in San Diego Check out new APRC resource Helping Teens Find Their Voice To Reduce Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse in Communities - the Need to Know when providing testimony to your elected officials. Check out the fact sheet on Alcohol Compliance Checks Have You Seen Our Training Catalog? Check out our new Training Catalog to learn about our resources and services, meet our TTA Specialists, read our training descriptions and policies, and view our FY20 Training Calendar! The catalog is available on our SUPP Training Page and print copies will also be available at training events. Click the pic to go to the catalog for downloading or view. Be sure to check out the Virtual Clearinghouse There are loads of great resources in the Virtual Clearinghouse on the Prevention First website. Resources include printed materials, digital materials, presentations, and helpful links. New materials are added periodically so be sure to visit often. Prevention First 1-800-252-8951 prevention.org Connect with us ‌ ‌ Prevention First | 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!