Presumption is the opposite of Prevention.
― Bhavik Sarkhedi
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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. |
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Phase One: "Emergency Tools" |
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Phase Two: "What is Naloxone?" |
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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!
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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? )
Feel free to share these resources with your community leaders!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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www.cnn.com
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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.
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drugfree.org
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Prevention First
Upcoming Training
IISAP III:
A Framework for Prevention
Planning and Implementing
Communication Campaigns
Effective Group Facilitation
Understanding the Illinois
Cannabis Regulation and Tax
Act and What it Means for
Prevention
If you have any questions about training please contact Anne Cox,
If you've registered and cannot attend Click Here for directions on cancelling your registration.
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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.
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Prevention First
Online Training
Be sure to visit the online training events offered at Prevention First.
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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.
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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.
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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
Responding to the Opioid
Epidemic: Leveraging Care
Integration in the Health
Care Setting
CADCA National Leadership Forum
Agents of Change Summit
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Check out new APRC resource
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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.
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Be sure to check out the
Virtual Clearinghouse
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Resources include printed materials, digital materials, presentations, and helpful links. New materials are added periodically so be sure to visit often.
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