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Greg Puckett a native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention. He has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to his community. He led the charge to support funding for Teen Courts throughout West Virginia, serves on several state committees and on the Board of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA's National Advocate of the Year award. For the past decade, he has traveled throughout the United States to train communities on sustainability, and locally has worked to revitalize his hometown of Princeton, West Virginia. Through the “Princeton Renaissance Project” the group has been actively using culturally effective change strategies to revitalize its local downtown theater. The project is also a community engine to reduce substance misuse, reinvigorate hope in its young people, and engage the future, while embracing its past. He is the father of two children, Lauren, and Joseph, who keep him dedicated to making positive changes and leaving a legacy for the next generation to follow. Email: greg.puckett@strongcommunities.org Website: http://strongcommunities.org/ LinkedIn: @gregpuckettwv Community Toolbox: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/promotion-strategies/overview/main

Join us for this audio version of last week's zoom webinar on rescheduling,  a deep dive into the intricate world of drug scheduling and addiction with our esteemed guests: Kevin Sabet, President and CEO of SAM, CADCA  policy consultant Sue Thau, and Dr. Russ Kamer. We kick things off by breaking down the history and impact of the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, using relatable analogies to dispel common misconceptions about drug classification. This sets the stage for a compelling discussion on public perception, medical use, and the complexities of drug policy reform.Get ready for an eye-opening analysis of President Biden's efforts to reschedule marijuana. Starting with a review by the Department of Health and Human Services in October 2022, the process reached an unexpected climax in August 2023. We dissect the irregularities of potentially moving marijuana to Schedule 3 and consider the implications for tax obligations, FDA oversight, and research opportunities. Our panelists bring their unique perspectives to unravel the complexities and uncertainties surrounding this significant policy shift.Public safety and health implications of rising marijuana use are our final focus. Learn how marijuana's prevalence compares to alcohol and why it's crucial to address misconceptions about its safety. We delve into the challenges of measuring marijuana impairment and emphasize the urgent need for reliable testing methods. With insights from Kevin Sabet, Sue Thau, and Dr. Russ Kamer, we encourage you to engage thoughtfully in the regulatory process and consider the broader implications of these monumental changes in drug policy. Tune in and stay informed!Follow the work of SAM and FDPS below:https://learnaboutsam.org/https://gooddrugpolicy.org/https://thedrugreport.org/On X: https://twitter.com/learnaboutsamhttps://twitter.com/GoodDrugPolicyhttps://twitter.com/KevinSabethttps://twitter.com/LukeNiforatosOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnaboutsam

My guest on this episode is Rikki Barton who has a passion for communicating essential messages to move individuals and communities onward in their goals. She is the Founder/Lead Consultant of Onward Consulting and holds the Missouri Advanced Prevention Specialist certification as well as international IC&RC certification. Rikki has over 14 years of prevention field experience and currently serves as a consultant to assist organizations, coalitions, and state/federal agencies in the areas of substance use prevention, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion. She has extensive experience working with community coalitions, providing training, grant writing, managing funding sources, and leading a team of preventionists. Rikki trains for CADCA in their youth and adult training programs as well as trains for National Council for Mental Wellbeing as an Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She holds a Bachelors degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters degree from Liberty University. In her free time, Rikki loves exploring the outdoors on hikes with her rescue dog, Oreo. Rikki recently returned from an epic adventure trip to Nepal, where she completed the Everest Base Camp trek (unfortunately, without Oreo). ·      Email: rikki@onwardconsulting.biz ·      Web site: https://www.onwardconsulting.biz ·      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-onward ·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onward_consulting/ ·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onwardconsultingllc The funder of this project, along with all other products of the Mid-America PTTC is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Although funded by SAMHSA, the content of this recording does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA. The  National Center of Excellence on social media and Youth Mental Health serves as a centralized, trusted source for evidence-based education and technical assistance to support the mental health of children and adolescents as they navigate social media. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ The internet has dramatically reshaped how we buy and sell everything – including each other. Social media has been used by traffickers to recruit victims, to proliferate their trafficking operations, and to control victims through restricting their social media access, impersonating the victim, or spreading lies and rumors online. A leader in helping us to understand this issue is the Polaris Project, they are a survivor-centered, justice- and equity-driven movement to end human trafficking.  https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-and-social-media/   

The funder of this project, along with all other products of the Mid-America PTTC is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Although funded by SAMHSA, the content of this recording does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.  Laura Sacks Morris received he B.A. in Communications with high honors from the University of Maine at Orono. In 2000, she founded the Second Chance Foundation with the mission of helping youth make healthy decisions through ongoing preventive, interactive theatrical school programs on bullying, addictions, suicide, tobacco prevention and other topics.  For over 10 years, she worked as a facilitator and theatrical director with the Council for Drug Free Youth as well as one year as the Project Coordinator for the Drug Free Community grant in mid-Missouri. After re-locating back to Maine 7 years ago, she continues her work in prevention as the Project Director for Be the Influence, a Drug Free Community grant, including building a coalition of community members who have collectively worked to reduce youth substance use in the Windham/Raymond area. She is certified as a national leadership/prevention trainer including TIPS, DEEP and a range of other subjects as well as a motivational speaker and CADCA prevention graduate. ·      Email: btidirector@windhammaine.us ·      Web:  www.betheinfluencewrw.org SAMHSA offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, teens, and young adults on topics such as substance misuse, common mental health conditions, and coping with disasters and other traumatic events.  https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week/voices-of-youth/substance-use-prevention-resources-youth-college-students  Art is not only a protective factor, but it's a great community builder and gateway to collaboration. Interested in learning more about the use of art in prevention? You can follow “be the influence” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube or visit their website at betheinfluencewrw.org. Learn more today!

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A successful businesswoman and well-known political leader, Congresswoman Mary Bono (ret.) was hailed as the "embodiment of powerful American womanhood" by the Washington Times, rising to become Chairman of the influential U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. In April of 2022, Mary was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Merit Award from her alma mater, the University of Southern California.   Today, she is widely recognized as a powerful advocate for issues important for addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Mary was elected in 1998 to serve California's 44th (later changed to 45th) Congressional District after the untimely death of her husband, entertainer turned Congressman Sonny Bono. And in 2012, she became the first ever Chairman of the Women's Policy Committee (WPC) in the House.

Combatting Substance Abuse in the Community with Alice McCaffrey, Sullivan County, TN Anti-Drug Coalition Hosted by Bill Spooner, Retired CIO Guest Alice McCaffrey is the Director of the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition and has worked for the Coalition since its start in January 2011. Since then the Coalition has grown to 12 staff members and became its own fiscal agent in 2019. Alice has a BS in Business Administration: Organizational Innovation and is a certified prevention specialist, a graduate of CADCA's National Coalition Academy, and a trainer for the TN ACE Initiative: Building Strong Brains, and SAMHSA's Trauma-Informed Care. She has two grown sons and is a grandmother to three. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

On this week's episode, we're talking with Gail Maddox Taylor about listening to and investing in communities, building coalitions, and why prevention matters.    Gail Maddox Taylor is the Director of the Office of Behavioral Health Wellness for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, also known as the NPN, where she provides leadership in Virginia's prevention efforts. She also leads Virginia's statewide initiatives, including Problem Gambling Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Behavioral Health Equity and Disparities initiatives. Gail is the 2020 recipient of the National Association of Substance Abuse Director's National Prevention Network Ketty Award presented annually to a current NPN who has made outstanding contributions to the NPN organization and the field of prevention and received the 2021 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Outstanding State Award. These awards were received because of the hard work of the OBHW team, CSBs and Virginia community Coalitions. Gail has served as the NPN liaison on the Board of the Society of Prevention Research, is on CADCA's Coalition Advisory Council (CAC), and serves as the National NPN 1st Vice-President.    TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, and mental health issues are discussed in broad ways throughout this conversation.    Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services:  https://dbhds.virginia.gov/   The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.

Full Episode TranscriptDenise Webb is a senior at North Clayton High School and a Youth Staff of Partnership for Southern Equity's YES! for Equity. Her advocacy journey began in 8th grade when she joined a county youth council. Since then, Denise has worked with the Sunrise Movement, the Annie. E Casey Foundation, United Way, and with Our Turn. While actively changing the community, Denise has an interest in creating short films, writing articles, and organizing protests and actions to transform systems. Rachel McBride is an 18-year-old senior youth staff of Partnership for Southern Equity's YES! For Equity. She is a community organizer that works in multiple equity spaces, including PSE's racial equity space and the climate equity space. She's the co-founder of a Clayton County youth council, called the Brighter Future Youth Leadership council that focuses on housing inequities in the Clayton County area.Katie Spears Warner, MA, was the Director of YES! for Equity at the Partnership for Southern Equity. Investing in historically marginalized young people and supporting their leadership is the path forward. Katie, a co-founder of Youth Empowered Solutions (YES!) which was acquired by the Partnership for Southern Equity in 2020, worked for 13 years supporting the leadership of youth and advocacy efforts to address systemic injustices and advance health equity. Katie also is the founder of the KSW Collective, a consulting and training entity working with organizations such as NC Child, CADCA, Renewed Pathways LLC, and the NC Governor's Institute, to change policies and practices to center racial equity and improve the lives of communities across the country. Katie holds a B.A. in physical education and health/community health from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and a M.A. in health education and promotion from East Carolina University.Note:  Since this episode was recorded, Katie has left her role as Director, but the work of YES! for Equity continues. Additional Links:Partnership for Southern EquityYes! for Equity    

So with Covid-19 in person anything has been a pipe dream. This coming year CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) is holding their annual conference called Forum in person this year. This particular annual conference is so highly attended is because of the inclusion of Capitol Hill Day. This Capitol Hill Day event happens in Washington D.C. and coalitions get face to face time with the Federal leaders of their region in an effort to hammer home the vital importance of Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs. This years Forum has some odd rules that may not fly with every Idaho Coalition and has restructured Capitol Hill Day in an odd way. This podcast goes over those issues and how coalitions can best prepare this year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This month's guest is Carlton Hall, the Tony Robbins of community change. Join us as we discuss how the coalition model and Carlton's unique LEAD training system is applied domestically and abroad.Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families and individuals. Carlton spent twelve years with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) serving in several leadership positions and including most recently, Acting Vice President, Training Operations, and Acting Director for CADCA's National Coalition Institute, responsible for the day to day operational oversight, design, and implementation of its premiere national training delivery system. Carlton also supported CADCA's International Programs in partnership with the US State Department's International Narcotics Law Enforcement division (INL), managing training programs in Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. Carlton is one of the primary architects of CADCA's National Coalition Academy. The Academy, a year-long coalition development program, is designed to increase the effectiveness of communities in drug demand reduction producing population level outcomes.

In our first prevention concepts episode we discuss and define substance use disorder, review the diagnostic criteria for addiction, give an overview of CADCA's Seven Strategies for Community Change and dig deep on stigma and the barriers that it can create. Ready for help? Reach the Gateway team @ 866-266-4898. Questions about this podcast? Reach us @ Prevention@kernbhrs.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifiknewthen/message

Some people say that it is inevitable that kids use drugs. They are wrong. Be inspired by Rebekah Jin and learn from Angela Ampomah how nation wide youth are taught resiliency and making good choices about drugs. Angela Ampomah, MPH is currently the Youth Leadership Associate and is responsible for interacting with youth in managing and developing CADCA’s youth trainers to ensure efficiency from the initial planning to onsite implementation of training. Angela has her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in public policy. Angela has over 3 years of experience working with AmeriCorps as a Corps Member. She assisted with early literacy initiatives with children in Jamaica Queens, NY. She graduated from St. John’s University with a B.A in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. While in NY, she volunteered at the Grand Central Food Program, Coalition for The Homeless for the duration of her undergraduate career. She is involved in youth public health initiatives back in her native country of Accra, Ghana where she educates and empowers them to grow their communities to become a safe place to live and grow in. http://youth.cadca.org Rebekah Jin is a Chicago native and will be a senior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School this fall. Rebekah has been involved in substance abuse prevention work since middle school, and has since been a four year member of her coalition. Her freshman year of high school, she began working on marijuana policy with other members of her coalition where they presented their work at press conferences in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois. For two years, Rebekah presented and spoke on the harmful implications of marijuana usage to groups such as youth, law enforcement, lawmakers, village boards, and others in the Chicagoland area. As the topic of recreational marijuana legalization became a priority for Illinois legislators, Rebekah continued to educate people on marijuana's harmful implications towards the youth in her state. In 2019, Rebekah served as a leader for events such as youth conferences, summits, and lobbying in Springfield, IL, Illinois. This past year, Rebekah was a director of over forty of her coalition’s middle school members. The group this year has spread awareness of substance abuse at middle schools through postcards, focus groups, health class presentations, and a Red Ribbon Week campaign. Rebekah will be the Vice President of her coalition's high school club, Catalyst, this fall and is involved in other activities at Stevenson such as varsity field hockey, the Freshman Mentor Program, National Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. CADCA CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. 

Alcohol is part of the culture in Latin America, but the countries suffer harm due to alcohol. CADCA works with Peru, Brazil, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic to prevent alcohol addiction and subsequent health effects. The pandemic has increased alcohol access and use in Latin Youth. Learn about CADCA’s effort with expert Eric Siervo. ERIC SIERVO, M.ED. Vice President, International Programs Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Siervo serves as the vice president of the International Department at CADCA where he oversees, directs, supervises and monitors quality standards for the daily operations of CADCA's training programs to develop community coalitions in foreign countries.  During his 13 years of service at CADCA,  he has been responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of CADCA’s international training delivery systems and international operations leading to the establishment of over 300 community coalitions in 28 countries on 5 continents in 7 languages with the active participation of more than 11,500 trained volunteers.  Mr. Siervo is also CADCA's main point of contact for national governments, state department personnel, international governmental and non-governmental organizations.  Prior to joining the CADCA staff, Mr. Siervo served as a board member for the National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking (NCCPUD) and was a volunteer member of the D.C. Tobacco Coalition in the District of Columbia. He also served the National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT) in the capacity of Program Director. Prior to his public health career on substance use and misuse, he earned a Master's degree in International Education from Framingham State University and a Undergraduate degree in International Relations with a Minor in Business from the University of Mobile. CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. 

Tobacco prevention has a proven public health strategy called also known as the “Vaccine”. It includes (1) Price increases (2) Smoke Free Policies (3) Media Campaigns, and (4) Cessation Access. Learn more from CADCA’s expert Andrew Romero. ANDREW ROMERO, M.ED. Director, GHEA (Geographic Health Equity Alliance) BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Andrew Romero is the Director of the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) at CADCA, a CDC funded National Network which works closely with state Departments of Health to reduce tobacco- and cancer-related health inequities. In this role, Andrew's work is focused around preventing tobacco and e-cigarette use in Southeastern and Midwestern states, as well as in rural communities across the US. Prior to leading GHEA, he served as Director of Health Policy at the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, where he led a team with a long list of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change accomplishments. In both his professional and volunteer life, Andrew is passionate about giving others the tools to do their very best work. After serving as an executive of a young professional leadership and advocacy non-profit for 7 years, he likes to volunteer his time as a mentor, helping other non-profits improve through better management and leadership practices. He also currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the City of Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission. CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. 

Dr. Joy Wanner-Sweeney Deputy Director, Training, TA, and Outreach Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Dr. Joy Wanner-Sweeney serves as the deputy director of the Training, Technical Assistance, and Outreach Department at CADCA where she oversees, directs, supervises and monitors quality standards for the daily operations of CADCA's training programs to develop community coalitions in the United States.  During her years of service at CADCA, she is responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of CADCA’s training delivery systems, coalition development, and outreach throughout the United States.  Her work contributes to the support of over 5000 community coalitions in all 50 states and US territories with the active participation of more than 15,000 trained volunteers.  Dr. Sweeney also serves CADCA as the Opioid Response Network liaison for training, workforce development, and unique population education.    Prior to joining the CADCA staff, Dr. Sweeney served as the CEO/Executive Director of the Council for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) which served seven counties throughout central Missouri.  She also served as the chairperson of the statewide organization that provides education regarding the unintended consequences of marijuana legalization, the treasurer of Tobacco Free Missouri, Capital Region Medical Center Board of Governors, as well as several other boards.  Joy was elected and served on the Jefferson City Public School Board, including one year as President.  She also owned and operated a small business for over twenty years.  Dr. Sweeney has presented at conferences throughout the nation on drug prevention, addiction, mental health, and the societal impact of substance misuse, including alcohol, tobacco, opioids, and marijuana.  Prior to her public health career on substance use and misuse, she earned a Doctoral degree in Organization Management from Capella University an MBA from American Intercontinental University and an Undergraduate degree in Business Administration. CADCA is a nonprofit organization that is committed to creating safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally.  CADCA 20th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute Countdown to Mid-Year, Virtual July 11 – 15, 2021  Enjoy world renowned prevention training!

“Take greatest pride in the challenges you face, and being able to overcome them.” Jorge Mesquita is Johnson & Johnson’s former Executive Vice President, and Worldwide Chairman - where he served since 2014. At Procter & Gamble, Jorge spent a 29-year career where he was recognized for the reinvention of major brands such as Tide, Swiffer, Febreze, Downy and others. Jorge spent his first 15 years at P&G working in various capacities across Latin America including roles in Oral Care and Beauty. Jorge has also served on several professional and community boards including the Cincinnati Opera Association Board of Trustees, Mondelez, and CADCA. Jorge is a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology where he studied Chemical Engineering, but was born in Mozambique, in southeastern Africa. For Jorge, the most vital leadership traits are self-confidence and humility. You’ll hear his stories and insights from a distinguished career - where the most valuable lessons learned come not just from achieving success, but also confronting failure - and overcoming it.

On this week's episode, we're sitting down with Kym Laube to discuss resilience, listening to your inner voice, community parenting, and starting small to create big change. Kym Laube is the Executive Director of Human Understanding Growth Services, Inc., HUGS, Inc., located in Westhampton Beach, NY. In this position she brings over 30 years of substance use prevention knowledge and expertise, leading the organization to provide a full array of multidimensional prevention services. Kym is a national trainer and speaker, working with notable leaders in prevention including CADCA. Having participated in the HUGS, Inc. Teen Institute program in 1986 as a high school student, Kym understands firsthand, the profound impact, lifelong influence and leadership skills the Teen Institute program provides to young people. From student leader to Executive Director in 2002, Kym's mission has been to empower others to seek their full potential and become agents of change in the world. Kym offers dynamic, passionate and interactive keynotes, trainings and workshops for large and small groups with an uncanny ability to talk with and not at people.  In 2019, Kym presented to over 25,000 individuals, young and old across our great country. HUGS Inc.: http://hugsinc.org  &  https://www.facebook.com/hugsinc.whb/posts/hugs-incs-executive-director-kym-laube-was-given-the-opportunity-to-speak-during/10156662755989394/ Long Island Addiction Resource Center: http://longislandaddictionresourcecenter.org/about-us/ NY Times Marathon Piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/07/opinion/pandemic-wall-fitness-running.html Wash the dishes not because it is dirty nor because you are told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.   – Mother Teresa   The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.  

It can be confusing…. parents tell kids not to use drugs, but we also teach that we should not stigmatize drugs… are sending mixed messages? Listen to the discussion between Dr. Lev and Harvard Professor and former ONDCP Deputy Director Dr. Bertha Madras, expert in the addicted brain. About Dr. Bertha Madras Current position. Professor of Psychobiology, Harvard Medical School (34 years) with office based at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA; cross-appointment at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Educated at McGill University, Montreal with post-doctoral fellowships, MIT, Cambridge, MA.  Translational Research. Addictive and therapeutic drugs: behavioral, molecular responses. Drug discovery: Novel brain probes, candidate therapeutics for neuropsychiatric disorders. Drug Policy Authorship.  Author of over 200 scientific manuscripts, articles, book chapters, co-editor of books “The Cell Biology of Addiction”, “Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System”, “Imaging of the Human Brain in Health and Disease”   Inventions.  19 U.S. and 27 international issued patents, with collaborators  Government service and public policy. Numerous NIH committees and other advisory boards  White House, 2006-2008: Deputy Director for Demand Reduction in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Executive Office of the President, a presidential appointment confirmed unanimously (99-0) by U.S. Senate  White House, 2017:  Appointed by the President, as one of six members of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis (Governors C. Christie, C. Baker, R. Cooper, Cong. P. Kennedy, AG P. Bondi). At request of Commission Chair Gov. Christie, she shepherded and wrote major portions of the final Commission report  World Health Organization: Sole author of a commissioned report, “Update of Cannabis and its Medical Use”; co-author of “The Health and Social Effects of Nonmedical Cannabis Use” U.S. Department of Justice: Sole expert witness for the U.S. Dept. of Justice in a landmark CA Federal Court decision on marijuana re-, or de-scheduling, which sustained DoJ position Vatican Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Narcotics Panel: Co-author and edited final statement  National Academy of Medicine: Current member, National Academy of Medicine Collaborative on the Opioid Crisis Educator, Public Service  Course: Developed the first course (ABS elective) on addictions at Harvard Medical School Course: Developed first NIDA-sponsored international course on “Cell Biology of Addiction” at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory  Museum exhibition: Project Director, PI of NIDA-sponsored grant for exhibit, CD, play at Museum of Science, Boston “Changing your Mind: Drugs in the Brain”. Disney Corp. licensed the CD. Presentations: More than 750 public and professional presentations nationally, globally Recognition Research Awards: NIH MERIT award, CPDD Innovator Award, Fishman Award, McLean Mendelson award, The Better World Report cited her brain imaging invention as “one of 25 technology transfer innovations (university to industry) that changed the world”  Public Service Awards: NIDA, CADCA, CPDD, Sweden, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Founder

A conversation on making social change by reducing drug use through collaborative community efforts with CADCA President and CEO Major General Barrye Price (BBA '85) and Bauer College Director of Alumni Relations Giovanni Rosselli

Today we are talking with Dr. Joy Sweeney the Deputy Director ~ Training, Coalition Development, TA, and Community Outreach at CADCA. As some of you may know, CADCA is Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. They are some true prevention leaders! https://www.cadca.org/resources/cadcas-webinar-wednesdays https://cadca.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CADCA  https://twitter.com/cadca https://www.youtube.com/c/CadcaOrg  

In this episode David and his staff member Chloe Aponte break down what they learned in the LGBTQ and Prevention training that they attended at the 2020 Virtual CADCA Mid Year. The list of resources from this episode can be found here: www.hudsonpride.org info@hudsonpride.org National LGBTQ+ Youth related Resources Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network: www.glsen.org Lambda Legal: www.lambdalegal.org Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays: www.pflag.org Queer Resources Directory: www.qrd.org The Trevor Project (suicide prevention): www.thetrevorproject.org Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (name/birth certificate change help): www.tldef.org The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (transgender rights): www.srlp.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jen Wichita and Erin Menzel continue their conversation about CADCA Mid-year Training.

Conversation with Jen Wichita, Chairman of Better Brodhead and co-adviser for Youth to Youth, Better Brodhead's substance use prevention coalition at Brodhead High School. In this two part series Erin and Jen discuss the CADCA Mid-year training they attended the summer of 2019.

General Arthur Dean is the Chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).  Before joining CADCA, he spent 31 years in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Major General. During his time in the Army, General Dean served around the world. He saw combat in the Republic of Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. He was a U.S. Army and Republic of Vietnam Senior Parachutist and an Army Ranger. He possesses numerous awards with the highest being two awards of the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal.

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 27 Show Notes   Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Thank you all so much for your support! You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries! ____________________________________________________________ Today's episode is brought to you by the Montana Institute: http://www.montanainstitute.com/montana-summer-institute   There are so many reasons for HOPE! This year the theme for the annual MONTANA SUMMER INSTITUTE is Reasons for HOPE: Building Positive, Healthy, Resilient Communities.   This fantastic event will be held June 25th-28th in Big Sky, Montana. Participants will hear Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the dynamic Montana Summer Institute faculty  share cutting-edge science, tools and resources for building healthy, resilient communities. The 2019 Institute will focus on how Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Health Outcomes from Positive Experience (H.O.P.E) are creating new opportunities in prevention and driving community transformation on a wide range of health and safety issues.   Join them in Big Sky to learn how positive, norms-based approaches can power up your public health and prevention practices, improve your leadership skills, and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of your projects. ____________________________________________________________   Host, Amanda Decker joins Mercer County WV, Commissioner, Greg Puckett. A native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention, Greg Puckett has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to the area in the hopes of preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs amongst youth.   As Executive Director of Community Connections, a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit, he advocates for strong public policy, and leads others to combat the addiction epidemic and community revitalization/stabilization efforts. He currently serves on several state committees including the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections: Juvenile Justice Subcommittee, and serves on the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA’s National Advocate of the Year award.  In 2010, Puckett also assisted CADCA in securing funds to host the first-ever, statewide National Youth Leadership Initiative.   On this episode we discuss changing the look of a community to change how people act in the community, the importance of the media and the value of having coalition "events".   As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.   Welcome to Episode 027 of the Podcast:   Guest: Greg Puckett, County Commissioner, Mercer County, WV   CADCA Website: https://www.cadca.org/team/gregory-puckett   Greg Puckett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregpuckettwv   Greg’s Contact Information: Greg.puckett@mercercountywv.org   Organizing for Change Website: https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng   4 Insights from This Episode:     Community Coalitions have a lifespan. Don’t keep a coalition going “just because”. Greg explains how his coalition became stale and stagnant. The group had done some significant work in the community and now did not have new momentum for the future. The coalition was shut down, and a new coalition emerged within 6 months and was energized to take on new initiatives to reduce substance use.      Understand the culture of your community, not just the statistics. If you can change the way a community looks, you can change the way a community feels, and if you change the way it feels, you will change the way it acts.       Speak “Hope” into your community. Change starts with you. Take some time as a coalition to think about what each of you are saying about your community. Are you reinforcing the positive or the negative?   “If you want disease in your community, promote disease, but if you want hope, promote hope” -Dr. Jeff Linkenbach     Events are not evil.Policy work can take a long time and although it is the most effective in reducing substance use, it can be tough for people to stay involved in your coalition during the process. Holding events that rally the community together and keep them engaged, can bring momentum to your coalition and keep the work moving forward.   Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 028

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 09 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins the youth from the Ashland's Decisions at Every Turn (DAET) Coalition to talk about engaging youth in creating change. If you have questions about how to get more youth involved, what to have them do in your coalition and how to keep them engaged, this is the episode for you.   Welcome to Episode 009 of the Podcast: Empowering Youth Guest: Youth Members of the Ashland Decisions at Every Turn Coalition The DAET coalition is a community-based group with stakeholders from many organizations throughout Ashland. The group is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy Ashland by working as a community to prevent, reduce, and solve the problems that can lead to youth substance abuse. The coalition was awarded the Drug Free communities grant in 2013. DAET Website: http://www.ashlanddecisions.org/ DAET Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ashlanddecisions/ Organizing for Change Website: https://organizing4change.podbean.com/ Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng   3 Insights from This Episode: Empower your youth. If you are making decisions in your organization, agency or community that affect youth, it is important to have youth involved in the process. Give youth real leadership roles. Empower youth to have real decision making authority. Often adults are hesitant to give youth authority when decision making because they are worried they will not make a great choice for their coalition or agency. This results in tokenism of youth (just having a youth at the table because you are supposed to). Train your youth. How do you increase the likelihood that youth will make a great choice for their coalition or agency? Train them. The DAET invested funds and time in training youth by sending them to the National Leadership forum put on by CADCA. This training for youth helps them to understand the process of change and breaks things down so the youth were able to put their knowledge to work in helping create their coalition's action plan for the next year. When the DAET youth were trained, they understood what needed to happen in order to create a working plan for their community. It is so important to regularly train your youth. When youth have the good training to make an informed decision, they can be a powerful asset to the coalition. Support your youth. Youth need to be valued and advocated for. Not every adult will believe youth are capable of working with your organization or coalition to make change. Having adult supporters to make sure the youth voice is heard and valued will make a big impact.   Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 010

Recovery and creativity demand that we have a connection with our inner life. Yes, many people do create even when they are in active addiction or active enabling of a loved one's addictive behavior. Yet something shifts when we get into recovery. We learn to walk through the darkness rather than camp out in it. We come out on the other side into a new experience of light. Special guest Leonard Buschel, CADCA, publisher, and substance abuse counselor, is the founder of Writers in Treatment, the Reel Recovery Film Festival, and Recovery/Addiction eBulletin. He shares what it means to find the divine connection.

All people seek to connect with the energy that takes us from the mundane to the Divine. On our way, we may, as Carl Jung wrote, “knock at the wrong address.” Those who make their living as writers, actors, artists, and all of us, as we seek to express creatively, find that recovery shows us the way to the “right address”—our true connection with spirituality. Special guest Leonard Buschel, CADCA, publisher and substance abuse counselor, is the founder of Writers in Treatment, the Reel Recovery Film Festival, and Recovery/Addiction eBulletin. He shares what it means to find the divine connection. Learn more about Leonard's work at writersintreatment.org.