Podcasts about Substance abuse prevention

On this West Virginia Morning, Deputy Speaker of the House Del. Matt Rohrbach, R-Cabell, discusses the chamber's new processes and the new position of Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery is led by someone with personal experience. The post Deputy Speaker Discusses House Plans And Personal Experience Guides New Recovery Director, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

In this episode, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy delve into the science of substance use disorders with Captain Christopher Jones, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at SAMHSA. CAPT Jones provides expert insights on how addiction impacts the brain, uncovering key risk factors and preventive strategies that empower parents to help their children make healthier choices. By understanding the medical aspects of addiction, this episode equips parents with tools to recognize early warning signs, reduce stigma, and support their children's mental and emotional well-being. Topics Covered: Understanding substance use disorder as a medical condition and its effects on the brain Key risk factors, including genetics, environment, and mental health conditions Recognizing early warning signs of substance misuse in youth Effective prevention strategies, including resources from SAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign Supporting children's mental well-being to reduce risk factors Guest Bio: Christopher M. Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H. (CAPT U.S. Public Health Service), serves as the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) at SAMHSA. With over a decade of experience in leading substance use, mental health, and injury prevention efforts, CAPT Jones previously served as Director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC. His career has been dedicated to advancing public health and preventing issues like drug overdose, suicide, and adverse childhood experiences. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-jones-cdc/ Host Bios: Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate best known for her roles on Full House and Fuller House. Her memoir, unSweetined, chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, fueling her advocacy for substance use awareness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine, specializing in adolescent substance use. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Supporting Organizations: The Elks: With nearly one million members across 2,000 lodges, the Elks are dedicated to youth drug prevention through their Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program. They have donated over $3.6 billion to various causes, including the creation of the first VA hospital for veterans. Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/44SunO6 The DEA: Established in 1973, the DEA enforces U.S. controlled substance laws nationally and internationally, with offices around the globe. DEA Website: https://bit.ly/44ed9K9 Resources/Links: SAMHSA Help and Treatment: https://bit.ly/3DJcvJCGet Smart About Drugs: https://bit.ly/45dm8vYDEA on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KqL7UjElks Kid Zone Website: https://bit.ly/3s79ZdtSAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder Definition: https://www.psychiatry.org/file%20library/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/apa_dsm-5-substance-use-disorder.pdf Captain Jones Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samhsa X (Twitter): https://x.com/samhsagovInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhsagov/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/samhsa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration/ Jodie Sweetin's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodiesweetin?lang=en Amy McCarthy's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/addiction-medicine #AwkwardConversations #SubstanceUseDisorder #SAMHSA #Prevention #MentalHealth #DrugMisuseAwareness #EmpathyInParenting #YouthWellBeing  

In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, host Jen Smiley dives deep into clean eating, the art of gathering around the table, and the truth about the ingredients in our food. Joining her is Leah Delyte, chef, educator, and owner of EAT Marketplace, who shares her inspiring journey of using food to foster joy, health, and connection.Disclaimer:The content provided by Wake Up and Read the Labels and Jen Smiley is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Jen Smiley is not a licensed nutritionist, dietitian, or health professional. All recommendations and insights are based on her personal research and experiences. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or wellness routines. Additionally, some of the links shared may be affiliate links, meaning Wake Up and Read the Labels may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This supports our ability to bring you quality content. Key Takeaways:The Connection Between Food and Health: What you eat directly impacts your gut health, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Modern wheat and processed foods differ drastically from those of the past due to genetic modification, chemical use, and ultra-processing. Tips for Eating Clean: Read labels and avoid products with more than 4-5 ingredients. Watch out for misleading "organic" claims on processed foods, and stick to whole, unprocessed ingredients. Regenerative Farming Is the Future: Regenerative farming rebuilds soil health through practices like animal rotation, producing more nutrient-dense foods while reducing environmental harm. Reducing Food Waste: Upcycle kitchen scraps into stocks, soups, or casseroles, and compost when possible. Simple cleaning methods like vinegar rinses make even non-organic produce safer to eat. Family Meals Matter: Regular family meals improve self-esteem, lower risks of substance abuse among children, and foster joy, connection, and better emotional health for everyone. Navigating Dining Out: Ask restaurants what oils they use (opt for butter, olive oil, or ghee over seed oils), stick to smaller local spots, and use tools like the Seed Oil Scout app to find seed oil-free options. Finding Joy in Food: Cooking and sharing meals can be joyful and meaningful. Simple steps like prepping meals with music or loved ones turn a chore into an enjoyable ritual. Leah's Philosophy: "Vote with your dollars" by supporting ethical, sustainable brands and farms. Food is more than nourishment—it's a way to connect, heal, and bring people together.Leah Delyte's Links:Website: https://eatmarketplace.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefleahdelyte/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdelyte/Jen's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandreadthelabels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeUpAndReadTheLabelsThe Wake Up Label Letter: https://jensmiley.substack.com/subscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-and-read-the-labels/id1618784569 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v3WcgicHQrjU9iCEcLZLX

Tune in as Tiffany Rivera, Assistant Coordinator for YDLA at Deerfield Beach Community Cares, shares her perspectives on a new episode of Prevention Intervention.

Send us a textJoin us on the Living the Dream podcast with Curveball, where we engage in an inspiring conversation with Randie O'Neil, an adolescent intervention specialist and award-winning songwriter. Randie shares her journey from a challenging upbringing with alcoholic parents to becoming a beacon of hope through her music and counseling work. Discover how her music addresses critical issues like domestic violence and addiction, and learn about her latest holiday single. Tune in to hear Randie's story of resilience and the power of music in overcoming life's hurdles.www.randieoneil.comWant to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600

Dr. Wendy Stephan, Health Education Coordinator at the Florida Poison Information Center, joins Lisa Keeler and Jan Thoman for another episode of Florida Blue's Prevention Intervention podcast!

In this essential episode of Awkward Conversations, we revisit one of our most impactful discussions: No Time to Waste: Getting Help for Your Child's Drug Use. Co-host Amy McCarthy is joined by Terrence Spain and Robert Vincent to explore the critical steps for addressing adolescent drug misuse, from recognizing the early signs to finding the right resources. Terrence Spain introduces the 988 helpline, a nationwide lifeline for those facing drug misuse or mental health struggles. Robert Vincent shares online resources to support families in navigating recovery. Together, they tackle the importance of early intervention, dispelling stigma, and creating open, nonjudgmental communication with your child. Key Takeaways: Early intervention is crucial to preventing long-term drug misuse. The 988 helpline offers immediate support for drug misuse and mental health. Overcoming stigma helps ensure your child gets the support they need. Safe, open communication is vital when talking to your child about drug use. Exploring different therapeutic approaches is key to finding the right path to recovery. Don't miss this insightful episode, filled with practical tips and resources to help parents navigate tough conversations and protect their children's future. BIOS: Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin   Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019 @amymccarthylicsw   Terrence Spain, MPH is the Senior Manager for Adolescent Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University and his master's in public administration, with an emphasis in Public Policy, from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to working for ODMHSAS he worked for over 11 years in the field of juvenile justice focusing on the area of disproportionate minority contact. Terrence began working for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in 2013 as the Alcohol Program Manager for the Prevention division. Mr. Spain spent over 7 years working in the prevention division overseeing planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental prevention services statewide for all major substance use issues. Currently, Mr. Spain works to improve access and treatment for all Oklahoma youth and families by working to integrate prevention, treatment, and recovery in every aspect of service delivery. He lives in Chickasha, Oklahoma with his wife of 15 years and two children.   Rob Vincent serves as the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Systems Development. Prior to coming to SAMHSA Rob served as the Administrator for True North-Student Assistance & Treatment Services at the Educational Service District 113's Department of Educational Support in Olympia, Washington.  He was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a (45) forty-five school district consortium addressing School Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment programs within the five-county region. Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 241 domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 93 international field divisions in 69  countries.   Resources/Links SAMHSA | Help and Treatment: https://bit.ly/3DJcvJC Get Smart About Drugs: https://bit.ly/45dm8vY Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention: https://bit.ly/48nxwYw One Pill Could Kill: https://bit.ly/3ELxfBa   DEA Website: https://bit.ly/44ed9K9 DEA on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KqL7Uj DEA on Twitter: https://bit.ly/44VvEUt DEA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/440b6ZY DEA YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3s1KQB6   Elks Kid Zone Website: https://bit.ly/3s79Zdt Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/44SunO6 Elks DAP on Twitter: https://bit.ly/45CfpvR Elks DAP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Qw8RKL Elks DAP on YouTube: https://bit.ly/444vMQq   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ Jodie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodiesweetin?lang=en   Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Boston Children's Hospital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonchildrens/?hl=en Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/addiction-medicine Terrence's Links ODMHSAS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odmhsas/?hl=en Robert Vincent's Links SAMHSA: "Talk. They Hear You" Campaign: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you   

In this episode, we feature William Atkinson, Executive Director of the Recovery Epicenter Foundation. As the leader of a recovery community organization, Will has spearheaded narcan distribution efforts, peer support training, the creation of peer respite centers, and connecting peer support services to the overall continuum of care in the Tampa Bay region and Florida. He also sits on the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, Floridians for Recovery, Fellowship RCO, and SPC Human Services board of Directors.

Hi, I'm Jody Sweetin, and welcome to Season 4 of Awkward Conversations. This season, we provide parents with practical advice on raising happy, healthy, substance-free kids. Our focus will be on building resilience, and confidence, and empowering kids to make smart choices. We'll feature our amazing co-host, Amy McCarthy from Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital, and have discussions featuring our expert guests, including Richard Lucy, a Senior Prevention Program Manager from the DEA, and Joseph Bozenko, a Senior Research Chemist from the DEA. They will discuss critical topics such as the current fentanyl crisis, the importance of parent-child bonding, and the significant role of education and awareness. We highlight resources like GetSmartAboutDrugs.com and One Pill Can Kill, and discuss harm reduction strategies like naloxone. Remember, the only wrong conversation is the one you don't have with your kids. Key Takeaways: Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.    It is being increasingly laced into counterfeit pills and other drugs, leading to a rise in accidental overdoses.    The DEA is working to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl through its One Pill Can Kill campaign.    There are resources available to help parents talk to their children about drugs, such as Get Smart About Drugs.com. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and is available over-the-counter in many states.      TIME STAMPS / IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Welcome to Season 4 of Awkward Conversations [01:14] Meet the Hosts and Guests [02:23] The Fentanyl Crisis: A Terrifying Reality [03:31] Understanding the Fentanyl Epidemic [10:01] Raising Awareness and Prevention Efforts [16:42] The Role of Technology in the Crisis [21:08]Harm Reduction Strategies: Naloxone and Test Strips [25:30]Final Thoughts and Resources for Parents [31:03] Preview of Next Week's Episode: The Faces of Fentanyl    BIOS: Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin   Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019 @amymccarthylicsw   Richard Lucey has more than three decades of experience at the state and federal government levels working to prevent alcohol and drug use and misuse among youth and young adults, especially college students. He currently serves as a senior prevention program manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. Rich plans and executes educational and public information programs, evaluate program goals and outcomes, and serves as an advisor to the Section Chief and other DEA officials on drug misuse prevention and education programs. Rich formerly served as special assistant to the director for the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and worked as an education program specialist in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools.   Joe Bozenko is a Senior Research Chemist with the DEA's Special Testing and Research Laboratory at Dulles, Virginia, and a Scientific Advisor to DEA's Special Operations Division. He's been with the DEA for 21 years and investigates synthetic drug manufacturing around the world. Mr. Bozenko has processed some of the largest methamphetamine laboratories in the world, traveled extensively, and has authored and presented many reports and scientific articles pertaining to the clandestine synthesis of controlled substances. Mr. Bozenko is closely involved with science-related officer safety and leads DEA's handheld instrumentation testing and evaluation. In addition to this, Mr. Bozenko has also been instrumental in he development of the DEA's High-Hazard Level ‘A' Clandestine Laboratory Response Training Program. Mr. Bozenko is also charged with the specialized analysis of selected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and MDMA samples, both domestic and international, for intelligence purposes. Mr. Bozenko holds both a Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees in Chemistry and is an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Shepherd University.   Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 239  domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 91 international field divisions in 68  countries.   Resources/Links SAMHSA | Help and Treatment: https://bit.ly/3DJcvJC Get Smart About Drugs: https://bit.ly/45dm8vY   DEA Website: https://bit.ly/44ed9K9 DEA on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KqL7Uj DEA on Twitter: https://bit.ly/44VvEUt DEA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/440b6ZY DEA YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3s1KQB6   Elks Kid Zone Website: https://bit.ly/3s79Zdt Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/44SunO6 Elks DAP on Twitter: https://bit.ly/45CfpvR Elks DAP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Qw8RKL Elks DAP on YouTube: https://bit.ly/444vMQq   Awkward Conversations on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QCEmTl Awkward Conversations on TikTok: no https://bit.ly/44cMKMH   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ Jodie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodiesweetin?lang=en   Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Boston Children's Hospital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonchildrens/?hl=en Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/addiction-medicine   Richard Lucey's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-lucey-7795a33/ https://www.instagram.com/deahq/   Joseph Bozenko's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebozenko/ https://www.instagram.com/deahq/  

Yesterday Rice County Attorney Brian Mortenson and the Executive Director of the HOPE Center, Erica Staab-Absher, held a joint press conference to discuss a new report on domestic violence in Rice County, that looks at how Rice County is handling complaints of domestic violence, what is being done that is working, and where improvements are […]

 Rice County authorities detail new domestic violence plans for determent, reaction and response; Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention readying for Northfield Prom; Master Gardeners giving trees away today 

Meleah Follen of Northfield Healthy Community Initiative and Northfield High School student Carter Steenblock, representing the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, talk about the importance of being safe and sober particularly during prom weekend, graduation and other celebrations this spring.

 Meleah Follen of Northfield Healthy Community Initiative and Northfield High School student Carter Steenblock, representing the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, talk about the importance of being safe and sober particularly during prom weekend, graduation and other celebrations this spring. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Meleah Follen discuss the work of the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and of the Northfield Community College Collaborative.

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Meleah Follen discuss the work of the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and of the Northfield Community College Collaborative. 

Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Fort Riley Substance Abuse Prevention Program officials discuss Drunk and Drugged Driving (3-D) Prevention Month.

MADISON, WI – In yet another development in the ongoing legislative saga, the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families has now passed the contentious Senate Bills 477 & 478. In this latest advancement, both bills passed by party-line 3-2 votes during the executive session on November 28th, mirroring the party-line vote that was held on the bills just two weeks ago by the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, and underscoring the partisan divide on the issue of public nudity and civil liberties.

In "One Pill Can Kill”, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy are joined by two distinguished guests who shed light on the perilous world of fake pills and fentanyl. Rich Lucey, a senior prevention program manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section, brings invaluable expertise in drug misuse prevention and education. Joe Bozenko, a Senior Research Chemist at DEA's Special Testing and Research Laboratory, is a global authority in investigating synthetic drug manufacturing. Rich and Joe delve into the chilling potency of fentanyl and its profit-driven motivations, emphasizing the challenges in distinguishing these dangerous pills, even for professionals. They highlight the shift toward obtaining pills through social media, revealing the dire need for awareness and action. The episode also tackles how parents can initiate critical conversations with their children about this looming danger, emphasizing the importance of information over scare tactics. Real-life stories underscore the gravity of the situation, while strategies for parental protection and community-based solutions are explored. Throughout the episode, Joe and Rich's expertise guides the discussion, providing essential insights into this pressing issue.   Key Takeaways: The "One Pill Can Kill" campaign underscores the dangers of fake pills. Fentanyl and fake pills are explained, highlighting the hidden perils within fake medications. Identifying fake pills is a significant challenge due to their visual similarity to genuine ones. Illicit labs play a role in producing dangerous pills, requiring rigorous quality control efforts. The motivations behind adding harmful substances to pills are driven by demand and profit. Online prescriptions can be risky, and their easy access through telehealth and social media is concerning. Parents are encouraged to engage in meaningful, fact-based conversations with their children about these dangers.   Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019. @amymccarthylicsw Rich Lucey is a senior prevention program manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. Rich plans and executes educational and public information programs, evaluates program goals and outcomes, and serves as an advisor to the Section Chief and other DEA officials on drug misuse prevention and education programs. Rich formerly served as special assistant to the director for the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and worked as an education program specialist in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. Joe Bozenko is a Senior Research Chemist with the DEA's Special Testing and Research Laboratory at  Dulles, Virginia and a Scientific Advisor to DEA's Special Operations Division. He's been with the DEA for  23+ years and investigates synthetic drug manufacturing around the world. Mr. Bozenko has processed  some of the largest methamphetamine laboratories in the world, traveled extensively, and has authored  and presented many reports and peer-reviewed scientific articles pertaining to the clandestine synthesis  and analysis of controlled substances. Mr. Bozenko is closely involved with science-related officer safety  and leads DEA's handheld instrumentation testing and evaluation. In addition to this, Mr. Bozenko has also been instrumental in the development of the DEA's High-Hazard Level ‘A' Clandestine Laboratory  Response Training Program. Mr. Bozenko is also charged with the specialized analysis of selected  fentanyl, methamphetamine, and MDMA samples, both domestic and international, for intelligence  purposes. Mr. Bozenko holds both Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees in Chemistry and is an Adjunct  Professor of Chemistry at Shepherd University. Mr. Bozenko also holds a patent, jointly with Harvard  University, on the Archimedes Magnetic Levitation System. Mr. Bozenko has been featured on  television, periodicals and in Sam Quinones' new book The Least of Us: True Stories of American and  Hope in the Times of Fentanyl and Meth.  Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!  DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 241 domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 93 international field divisions in 69  countries.   Resources/Links SAMHSA | Help and Treatment Get Smart About Drugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill   DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel   Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram Jodie's TikTok   Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine

The Home Ministry hopes to table the Drug & Substance Abuse (Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act in Parliament next year. The aim is to enable first-time or minor drug offenders to be rehabilitated, instead of being sent straight to prison as per the current practice. Ashwin Thind, Clinical Psychologist at PENGASIH and member of the Malaysian Drug Policy Reform Programme shares with us his thoughts on this matter.Image credit: Bernama

The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety conducted its first public hearing on the proposed anti-nudity bills, AB 503 and 504, this past Tuesday. The two bills are written to target and effectively outlaw the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) in the state. In contrast to the previous public hearing convened last month by the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children, and Families—which was held with almost no advance notice—Tuesday's hearing was scheduled with at least a week's notice. This enabled activists across the state to more effectively organize their efforts to attend and voice their opposition to the restrictive legislation. Consequently, the committee witnessed a diverse range of citizen speakers delivering compelling and coordinated testimony against the bills, bolstered by impassioned arguments against their enactment, and only two speakers in support of the bills, both of whom are legislators who are responsible for the bills' authorship.

CAPT Christopher Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H. is the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Listen to today's podcast... Sadly, one in 10 Canadians suffers from some type of substance use disorder. That could mean your colleague, your neighbour or someone in your own family. Addiction does not discriminate—it affects all walks of life.​ The total societal cost of substance abuse is in the billions. Whether the cost comes from lost productivity in the workplace, increased cost to our healthcare system or pressure on our law enforcement agencies, substance use disorders cost money. People are dying. Substance use disorders can be progressive and fatal if left untreated. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      So Here Are Today's Tips For Building Your Resiliency And Celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Millions experience substance abuse issues, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. Substance use disorders are health disorders. They are not the result of any kind of character flaw or lack of personal willpower. Stigmatizing language can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and act as a barrier to seeking help and sustaining recovery. WORDS MATTER. Use “people-first language.” For instance, refer to “person who uses substances”, rather than a “drug user”, “addict” or “alcoholic”. This is more neutral language that helps to maintain the individuality of the person. Choose language that promotes the recovery process. This means not describing a person being “clean” or “dirty” but rather “not currently using substances” or “in recovery”. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. For more information on coping with mental health issues, sign up for one of my substance use on-line course at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

In this compelling episode, listeners are welcomed into the world of Chris Ibe, an impassioned advocate dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of young people in Nigeria and across the globe. Chris shares his personal journey, highlighting his active role in international forums and significant projects like the Global School Intervention Project on Drug and Substance Abuse in Kenya in 2019. His unwavering commitment to empowering the youth shines as he discusses his efforts to provide essential tools and support to help them overcome various challenges, including drug abuse and cybercrime.The conversation also delves into the details of the upcoming National Youth Summit on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, scheduled for November 28th and 29th. Chris emphasizes the summit's crucial role as a platform for youth engagement, learning, and collaboration in battling drug and substance abuse. The partnership with WFAD in Gothenburg, Sweden, underscores the global unity necessary for addressing these pressing issues.Key Points:Chris shares his experience attending international forums and his gratitude for the opportunity to impact young lives positively.Chris discusses his involvement in the Global School Intervention Project on Drug and Substance Abuse in Kenya in 2019.Challenges Faced: Chris talks about the challenges young people face, including drug abuse, cybercrime, and lack of opportunities.National Youth Summit: Chris provides information about the National Youth Summit on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, which will be held on November 28th and 29th.Partnership with WFAD: The episode highlights the partnership with WFAD based in Gothenburg, Sweden.Building Support System: Chris emphasizes the importance of building a support system and a preventive approach to drug and substance abuse recovery among youth.Call for Support and Partnership: Chris calls for support and partnership from individuals and organizations worldwide to help sustain their initiatives and make a more significant impact.Quotes: “Let our young people be protected. Let our young people be engaged. Let our young people be meaningfully employed.”“We are open for partnership. We want to share experiences. We want to work with you anywhere you are.”Episode Links:https://www.facebook.com/AfricanYouthsInitiativeOnCrimePrevention/https://www.facebook.com/ibe.c.chidiDrug Free America Foundation Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

In a world where early intervention can make all the difference, Episode 6 of our series, "No Time to Waste: Getting Help for Your Child's Drug Use," delves into the vital realm of preventing and addressing adolescent drug misuse. From recognizing the signs of drug misuse to navigating the myriad of resources available, this episode embarks on a journey of knowledge and compassion, equipping you with essential insights for both early detection and intervention. Terrence Spain introduces the groundbreaking 988 helpline, a nationwide lifeline for those grappling with drug misuse or mental health concerns. Robert Vincent adds to the discourse, guiding listeners to a wealth of online support platforms that complement the 988 helpline. Strategies for overcoming stigma take center stage as Terrence lends his voice to the importance of dispelling myths and ensuring every child receives appropriate assistance. The journey of recovery is illuminated through poignant narratives, reinforcing the belief that recovery is not only possible but within reach for most.   Key Takeaways: • Early intervention plays a crucial role in preventing adolescent drug misuse and its potential long-term effects. • The 988 helpline provides a nationwide resource for parents and guardians seeking assistance for drug misuse or mental health concerns. • Overcoming stigma is essential for ensuring every child receives the appropriate support and guidance they need. • Creating a safe and nonjudgmental space is vital when approaching conversations about drug use with your child. • Exploring diverse therapeutic approaches and finding the right fit for your child can be instrumental in their journey toward recovery.   Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019 Terrence Spain, MPH is the Senior Manager for Adolescent Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University and his master's in public administration, with an emphasis in Public Policy, from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to working for ODMHSAS he worked for over 11 years in the field of juvenile justice focusing on the area of disproportionate minority contact. Terrence began working for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in 2013 as the Alcohol Program Manager for the Prevention division. Mr. Spain spent over 7 years working in the prevention division overseeing planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental prevention services statewide for all major substance use issues. Currently, Mr. Spain works to improve access and treatment for all Oklahoma youth and families by working to integrate prevention, treatment, and recovery in every aspect of service delivery. He lives in Chickasha, Oklahoma with his wife of 15 years and two children.   Rob Vincent serves as the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Systems Development. Prior to coming to SAMHSA Rob served as the Administrator for True North-Student Assistance & Treatment Services at the Educational Service District 113's Department of Educational Support in Olympia, Washington.  He was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a (45) forty-five school district consortium addressing School Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment programs within the five-county region. Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 241 domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 93 international field divisions in 69  countries.   Resources/Links SAMHSA | Help and Treatment Get Smart About Drugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill   DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel   Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram Jodie's TikTok   Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine   Terrence's Links ODMHSAS Instagram   Robert Vincent's Links SAMHSA: "Talk. They Hear You" Campaign  

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. During this episode we're discussing The Eight Professional Competencies for Higher Education Substance Misuse Prevention. To download a copy of the guide visit www.preventioncompetencies.org    David Anderson, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, where he worked for 28 years; he served as Professor and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Health.  Prior to that, he served as a college administrator at The Ohio State University, Radford University and Ohio University. He has managed hundreds of national state and local projects while teaching graduate and undergraduate classes.  An active researcher and writer, he has decades-long research on college drug and alcohol issues, high school youth and community efforts. The focus of his work is upon practical applications for youth, young adults, and leaders at the campus, community, state and national level, and he continues with training, speaking and research.  His two most recent books are Leading Campus Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Grounded Approaches for Student Impact (co-authored with Thomas Hall; NASPA, 2021) and Leadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Insights from Long-Term Advocates (Routledge, 2020).  Other recent books include Health and Safety Communication: A Practical Guide Forward (2017), Wellness Issues for Higher Education (2015) and Further Wellness Issues for Higher Education (2016). He orchestrates the College Alcohol Survey, a triennial survey on campus strategies addressing drug and alcohol misuse, done since 1979 through 2021.  He serves on the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's National Advisory Council and the American College Health Association's COVID-19 Task Force.  He is active as a community leader in Celebration, Florida, where he serves as a Director with the Celebration Residential Owners Association.  www.preventioncompetencies.org https://www.campusdrugprevention.gov/practitioners-toolbox www.caph.gmu.edu To gain a deeper understanding of the subject we're discussing with Dr. David Anderson, listen to the 8-part series about the Professional Competencies for Higher Education Substance Misuse Prevention. A link to the series is available at www.preventioncompetencies.org

Carolyn Livingston and Northfield High Junior Carter Steenblock, co-chairs of the Safe & Sober Prom Committee of the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, discuss the committee's goals and promotions for students to be safe and be sober.  Northfield High School Prom will be on Saturday, April 29.

Welcome to Fight in Progress!   Today we are joined by Executive Director for the National Guard Association of Arizona, Colonel Paul Aguirre. We learn about the differences between our different branches of military, along with what sets the National Guard apart from the rest.    About our guest: Colonel (Ret) Paul R. Aguirre is the Executive Director for the National Guard Association of Arizona. In this capacity, he represents over 1,100 Officers of the Arizona National Guard supporting the approximately 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Arizona National Guard. Prior to retiring in 2020, Aguirre served over 33 years in the both the Army and Air Force. His military assignments included Counter Drug Task Force (CDTF) Commander for the Arizona National Guard; Commander Logistics Readiness Squadron, 161st Air Refueling Wing; Chief of Staff, 161st Air Refueling Wing; Public Affairs Officer, AZ Department of Emergency and Military Affairs; and Comptroller, 161st Air Refueling Wing. He also has enlisted experience in logistics, aircraft maintenance and air traffic control. Col Aguirre deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and has served in Germany, South Korea and South America. He directly supported several homeland missions including relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, Operation Jump Start (the original border mission for the Arizona National Guard), and implemented the Substance Abuse Prevention program for the Arizona National Guard supporting drug prevention efforts statewide. The program emphasized fentanyl poisoning prevention and was the largest in the nation. He was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the NATO Medal. Colonel Aguirre completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. His military education includes the Air Force War College, Air Force Command and Staff College, Air Force Squadron Officers School, National Guard Bureau's Commanders Course, Army Air Traffic Controller Course, Army Telecommunications Center Operator Course, Army National Guard Primary Leadership Development Course, Army Basic Training, Air Force Logistics Officer Course and the Department of Defense Information Public Affairs Officer Course. He was born in Peoria, Arizona and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his son Jackson and daughter Alanna. Aguirre has served his community as the Executive Director and board member for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Board of Trustees for Ashford University; member Phoenix Sports Commission Champions Circle; Board Member National Guard Association of Arizona; University of Phoenix Alumni Board; and has worked with or volunteered for numerous other local organizations including Vet Tix, Pros vs GI Joes, Honor Flight, Patriot Guard Riders, Joy Bus Diner and Special Olympics.   Description: Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement. About the Host- Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community. Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.  Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348 You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at: Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to: Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775 Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

In this episode, I speak with Kristina Canfield, M.ED. about collegiate recovery programs. Kristina is the Executive Director for the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE), the sole organization exclusively representing collegiate recovery programs and communities. Kristina explains how collegiate recovery programs came about, their benefits for students in recovery, and how ARHE can provide education, resources, and community connection to those looking to establish a collegiate recovery program in their school. Kristina attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where she earned both her bachelor's degree in History and a master's degree in College Student Personnel. During her time at Ohio University, Kristina helped to establish the Collegiate Recovery Community in order to assist students in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders on that campus.  After graduation, she worked in an inpatient treatment facility where she continued to gain valuable experience in the continuum of care for substance use disorders. Previously, she was employed as the program coordinator for the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and as the Substance Abuse Prevention & Recovery Coordinator for The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kristina is very passionate about the field of collegiate recovery and prior to her current role, she worked closely with ARHE as Conference Manager for the ARHE/ARS/AAPG National Conference, Secretary of the Advisory Council, and Project Lead for two grant projects focused on advancing the field of collegiate recovery. Her vision is that one day, every institution of higher education offers support for students in or seeking recovery so that they feel supported no matter their chosen path of recovery.As we approach Collegiate Recovery Day, ARHE will be celebrating thirteen years of propagating and supporting the vision of collegiate recovery programs. ARHE offers time-tested, research and experience-based modeling for fostering and supporting those in recovery who seek to excel in higher education.  Learn more about ARHE at https://collegiaterecovery.org/If you enjoy what you hear, please feel free to contribute at www.trappedunderstandingaddiction.com to support harm reduction efforts. Social media:https://twitter.com/trappedcasthttps://www.instagram.com/trappedcast/

What is the best approach for preventing youth with substance use disorder? Learn from Dr. Sid Puri who reaches kids with SUD in LA County. "Prevention begins at birth or before." "It's the end of casual drug use" - because of fentanyl Dr. Siddarth Puri Dr. Puri is the Associate Medical Director of Prevention at the division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and an attending on the addiction consult service at Los Angeles County-USC Hospital. He completed his medical education at UC Davis and his adult psychiatric residency and both his child and adolescent, and addiction psychiatry fellowships at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

Host Jodie Sweetin is joined by Amy McCarthy, Dr. Aida Balsano, Director for Prevention Communications and Public Engagement at the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and Robert Vincent, Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Ultimately our goal is to help parents have“The Talk.” If it hasn't happened yet, then let's be prepared…if it has, how did it go? If you screwed it up, no worries. Let's figure out how to get it right. But, on the other hand, if you feel it went well, take this as a reminder that the talk is not a one-off, let's figure out what's next in this constant battle to keep those we love more than life itself safe! Today our panel discusses the consequences of substance abuse. Learn why explaining the “why” is essential when talking to your child. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Overview of The Talk - Part 2 [01:46] The knowledge your child has regarding drugs may be faulty [05:49] How does a parent cope with feelings of betrayal and dishonesty? Should there be  consequences for bad behavior [10:18] The importance of telling a child why this behavior is bad for them [12:54] How the drugs have changed over the years [19:36] Upcoming episode of Awkward Conversations KEY TAKEAWAYS: Kids don't look at the consequences of drug use. They don't frame it as health, wellness, or well-being. Instead, they only think about the future and need to hear why drugs harm them. Parents need to be listening and present.  A “behavior contract,” or reward and consequences, should be clear to everyone. Likewise, there should be inevitable consequences for certain behaviors.  The potency of drugs has changed.  They are more potent than they have ever been.  And the sad thing about that fact is that the wrong pill can kill.     ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: SAMHSA Find Treatment   Emoji Decoder  DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel   Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3      Bios:   Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital, where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people with complex mental health needs and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College. Rob Vincent serves as the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Systems Development. Before coming to SAMHSA Rob served as the Administrator for True North-Student Assistance & Treatment Services at the Educational Service District 113's Department of Educational Support in Olympia, Washington.  He was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a (45) forty-five school district consortium addressing School Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment programs within the five-county region.   Rob has worked in the area of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and Treatment for more than 34 years, as a nationally certified clinician, and has served as the Director for Counseling and Assistance Programs for the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm.  Rob served as the principal investigator of the Olympia Effective Adolescent Grant, and as a consultant specializing in the implementation of schools-based prevention and treatment programs for several states. He received his Master of Science in Education Degree from Southern Illinois University.   Dr. Aida Balsano serves as Director for Prevention Communications and Public Engagement at the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Prior to joining SAMHSA in 2020, Aida was with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA, at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture), where she served for ten years as the National Program Leader in Research and Evaluation in Family & Consumer Sciences. While at NIFA, she administered competitive grant programs and worked with administrators, faculty, and Cooperative Extension educators across the Land-Grant University system, as well as served as NIFA's liaison to Federal agencies and other national partners addressing existing and emerging programmatic, research, and evaluation needs, opportunities, and resources in the areas of individual, family and community quality of life in general and rural well-being specifically. Before her post with USDA, Aida worked as a Vice President for Evaluation and Policy at the Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation in Washington, DC, and as a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, MA. Aida holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Child Development from Tufts University and a B.A. in Psychology from Grinnell College, IA.  

SHOW NOTES: Host Jodie Sweetin is joined by Amy McCarthy, Dr. Aida Balsano, Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and Robert Vincent, Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Ultimately our goal is to help parents have “The Talk.” In this episode, we will discuss keeping the child's dignity intact while assisting them through difficult situations.  Separating what the child's behavior is and your love for the child can be hard when tempers are raging.   We will share tips on overcoming these situations and how to make “The Talk” beneficial to the child and not detrimental to your relationship.    IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Show excerpt  [02:25] Admitting as the parent that we are not perfect.  We make mistakes and may have made an error even in the position taken in the current conversation [06:36]Dos and Don'ts of having the conversation about substance abuse [11:53]LGBTQ children and the approach a parent takes [16:11] Anger and crisis mode versus compassion and empathy [18:24] Coming up on the next episode of Awkward Conversations   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Give your child a chance to participate in the “Talk.”  Don't direct the conversation at them but give both parent and child opportunities to voice their opinion.  There are cultural differences when there are age differences. Ensure that the child understands what you are communicating.  Don't assume you are on the same page. Don't lecture.  The goal is to keep the conversation going.  Kids will turn off a lecture. Instead, encouraging further discussion leaves them confident they can discuss anything with the parent.       ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: SAMHSA Find Treatment   Emoji Decoder  DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel     Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3      Bios:   Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital, where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people with complex mental health needs and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College. Rob Vincent serves as the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Systems Development. Before coming to SAMHSA, Rob served as the Administrator for True North-Student Assistance & Treatment Services at the Educational Service District 113's Department of Educational Support in Olympia, Washington.  He was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a (45) forty-five school district consortium addressing School Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment programs within the five-county region.   Rob has worked in substance abuse prevention, intervention, and Treatment for more than 34 years as a nationally certified clinician. He served as the Director of Counseling and Assistance Programs for the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm.  Rob served as the principal investigator of the Olympia Effective Adolescent Grant, and as a consultant specializing in the implementation of schools-based prevention and treatment programs for several states. He received his Master of Science in Education Degree from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Aida Balsano serves as Director for Prevention Communications and Public Engagement at the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Prior to joining SAMHSA in 2020, Aida was with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA, at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture), where she served for ten years as the National Program Leader in Research and Evaluation in Family & Consumer Sciences. While at NIFA, she administered competitive grant programs and worked with administrators, faculty, and Cooperative Extension educators across the Land-Grant University system, as well as served as NIFA's liaison to Federal agencies and other national partners addressing existing and emerging programmatic, research, and evaluation needs, opportunities, and resources in the areas of individual, family and community quality of life in general and rural well-being specifically. Before her post with USDA, Aida worked as a Vice President for Evaluation and Policy at the Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation in Washington, DC, and as a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, MA. Aida holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Child Development from Tufts University and a B.A. in Psychology from Grinnell College, IA.  

Host Jodie Sweetin is joined by Amy McCarthy, Dr. Aida Balsano, Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and Robert Vincent, Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Ultimately our goal is to help parents have “The Talk” if it hasn't happened yet, then let's be prepared…if it has, how did it go?  If you screwed it up, no worries. Let's figure out how to get it right. But, on the other hand, if you feel it went well, take this as a reminder that the talk is not a one-off, let's figure out what's next in this constant battle to keep those we love more than life itself safe!     In this episode, we will discuss the When and How's of talking with our kids about drugs and making smart choices.  IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Role play of child questioning the use of alcohol with parents [02:45] At what age should we have the “talk” regarding drugs and alcohol [04:18] Making the “talk” an opportunity rather than a conversation I “have” to have with my child [08:41] The research has shown kids want to have these conversations [11:50] Encouragement goes a long way [20:09] How to overcome the fear of having hard talks with your child   KEY TAKEAWAYS: The ideal conversation you can have with your child is non-threatening and non-confrontational. A parent's approach when discussing complex subjects with a child makes an enormous difference. It is ok to have quiet moments during talks with your kids.  Often both parties need time to reflect on what was said.  It is also ok as a parent not to have all the answers. Focus on the positive things in your child's life. Then, when it comes to young teens, ask lots of questions and be supportive as they try to find out who they are. ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: SAMHSA Find Treatment   Emoji Decoder  DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel     Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3      Bios:   Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.   Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital, where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people with complex mental health needs and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College. Rob Vincent serves as the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Systems Development. Before coming to SAMHSA Rob served as the Administrator for True North-Student Assistance & Treatment Services at the Educational Service District 113's Department of Educational Support in Olympia, Washington.  He was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a (45) forty-five school district consortium addressing School Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment programs within the five-county region.   Rob has worked in the area of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and Treatment for more than 34 years, as a nationally certified clinician, and has served as the Director for Counseling and Assistance Programs for the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm.  Rob served as the principal investigator of the Olympia Effective Adolescent Grant, and as a consultant specializing in the implementation of schools-based prevention and treatment programs for several states. He received his Master of Science in Education Degree from Southern Illinois University.   Dr. Aida Balsano serves as Director for Prevention Communications and Public Engagement at the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Prior to joining SAMHSA in 2020, Aida was with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA, at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture), where she served for ten years as the National Program Leader in Research and Evaluation in Family & Consumer Sciences. While at NIFA, she administered competitive grant programs and worked with administrators, faculty, and Cooperative Extension educators across the Land-Grant University system, as well as served as NIFA's liaison to Federal agencies and other national partners addressing existing and emerging programmatic, research, and evaluation needs, opportunities, and resources in the areas of individual, family and community quality of life in general and rural well-being specifically. Before her post with USDA, Aida worked as a Vice President for Evaluation and Policy at the Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation in Washington, DC, and as a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, MA. Aida holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Child Development from Tufts University and a B.A. in Psychology from Grinnell College, IA.

In this episode Steve is joined by Dr. Gary Tsai, Director or the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and Ed Ternan, who together with his wife Mary founded Song for Charlie, a national family-run nonprofit charity dedicated to raising awareness about “fentapills” - fake pills made of fentanyl. Links discussed during the show: Get help online at www.recoverla.org  Find treatment services now by calling (844) 804-7500 Visit Song for Charlie at www.songforcharlie.org Connect with others who have lost a loved one to overdose at www.grasphelp.org  Coping with stress? The Department of Mental Health has online resources to help. Follow our department across all social media platforms @lapublichealth.

More children are taken to the ER from accidental ingestion of medication than car accidents. Guest Host, Clare Kramer, is joined by Carlos Briano, Elizabeth Farrar, and WWE Star “JTG” to talk about keeping your home RX safe for kids. Locking up medications and keeping them out of sight is essential. You have to have conversations with your kids about safe medication use and who to trust giving you medicines, and you need to have this conversation often. Remind them to be safe. Tune in for additional steps parents/caregivers can take and information on the DEA Drug Takeback program.   IN THIS EPISODE: [00:56] Why accidental ingestion is common [03:59] How to have a conversation with kids about medications [07:18] Why fentanyl is being put in drugs and the rise in the drug occurrences [10:52] Alternatives to storing medications safely [12:32] Information on drug takeback program [17:24] Additional steps parents or caregivers can take   KEY TAKEAWAYS: If you are taking prescription medications, be sure to securely lock them up and keep them out of sight. You need to have conversations with your kids about medications. Have them more than once and make sure they understand. Only take drugs from a trusted adult. If you have unused, expired, or unneeded medications, turn them in at a take-back day hosted by the DEA ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: https://elkskidszone.org/what-heroes-do/  https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator  Poison Control (800) 222-1222   DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel Trevor Donovan Instagram Team Upstanders Instagram Trevor Donovan Twitter   Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3  Bios: Clare Kramer A graduate of NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, Clare earned her BFA in just three years. While in New York, Clare appeared in numerous stage plays including one turn as Helen Keller in the stage version of "The Miracle Worker", the lead role in "Light Up the Sky" at the acclaimed Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, "Beyond Therapy" at the John Houseman Theater, and "Beginnings" at Circle in the Square. She began appearing in small and bit parts in films like In & Out and Vig. Clare first rose to attention as the hard-nosed cheerleader "Courtney" in the blockbuster hit Bring It On appearing alongside Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku. Immediately following, Clare was cast in a recurring role as "Glory", the vain hell-goddess on the television hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer which gained Clare additional acclaim as one of Buffy's most popular adversaries.Clare has worked in both major studio and independent films, the most notable being Roger Avary's feature adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' The Rules of Attraction, as well as "Lucy In the Sky" in the film D.E.B.S.. She was also cast in lead roles in The Skulls III.   She also appeared on television in a few guest appearances on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Random Years, and Tru Calling. She continues to work for both stage and movie roles, most recently with the horror flick The Gravedancers. Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people living with complex mental health needs, and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College.   Carlos Briano is the Public Information Officer, Demand Reduction Coordinator, and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Drug Enforcement Administration's El Paso Division, which covers West Texas and New Mexico. Prior to joining DEA, he was PIO for El Paso Water, Adams County Fire Rescue in Denver, and the El Paso Fire Department. In 2013, he was named a finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year. When he worked as a journalist for the El Paso Times, he was a member of the Texas Media Honor Roll.   Elizabeth Trimmer Farrar, BA, ACPS Elizabeth Timmer Farrar is the Coordinator of Prevention Services for the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). She has worked for the Department for nearly twenty years. In this capacity she is responsible for the oversight and management of the prevention activities for BHDDH, including the prevention portion of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SAPT BG) and provides oversight on the distribution of other funding allocations which also address prevention of substance misuse. She supervises the prevention provider network which includes seven regional prevention coalitions, a student assistance program, training and technical assistance center, evaluation and administration of a risk and prevalence survey for middle and high school Students. Elizabeth has thirty- years of experience in behavioral health. She was the original Director of Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICAREs), a grass-roots recovery effort focused on creating a socially just community for all Rhode Islanders impacted by alcohol and substance use disorders. Prior to that she worked many years as a clinician primarily working with adolescents and families. Elizabeth has served as the Rhode Island representative for the National Association of State Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), National Prevention Network (NPN) for twelve years and is a member of various state committees. Ms. Farrar holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree as well as an Advanced Degree.   JTG. As a child growing up in Brooklyn, Jayson was a dreamer. His dreams weren't unlike many of the other young boys his age, in his neighborhood- To one day wrestle professionally with the then World Wrestling Federation, to see himself on television, and to hear his name chanted by adoring fans at his beloved Madison Square Garden. At 14 years old, Jayson and a group of his friends went to the garden to see a WWE live event. After the show was over The Rock came out onto the wrestling ring and proceeded to talk to the audience. Although the show had already ended, the crowd was so captivated by him and what he was saying that no one moved! Although he fell in love with wrestling long before that day, Jayson left the garden that night with a newfound objective-he wanted that level of connection with people, with the fans; the love and respect that he saw mutually between the Rock and the fans that night". While such an experience would be enough to ignite a small desire to one day be like "The Rock", for most that is just what it would remain. A desire, a dream unfulfilled. The odds seem virtually impossible for most that they would ever make it into the WWE, nevertheless, reach the legendary heights of Dwayne The Rock Johnson. And for an African -American teenager being raised by a single mother in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the odds can seem even more insurmountable. First of all, how does one even begin to find their way onto the WWE roster? The road is not as clearly mapped out as it is for those that hope to make it to the NBA or NFL. While most of his counterparts were worrying about the SATs and college applications, Jayson began planning. Having performed in various plays and productions at John Dewey Performing Arts High School, Jayson's goal became even more apparent to him. While he valued education and thought about going to college since he was a child he knew that he wanted to be an entertainer. His experiences on stage, in acting class, and watching the WWE on television confirmed in him what he wanted to do with his life. Jayson couldn't see how the college could help him achieve his particular goals." So at 17, after graduation, Jayson set out on his path of making his dreams his reality. With laser-like focus and unyielding determination, Jayson left New York to pursue his dream at various wrestling schools across the country. It was in Louisville, Kentucky that his dreams began to take shape. At Ohio Valley Wrestling School, after four and a half years of struggle and hardship, Jayson signed his wrestling contract as a part of the tag team Cryme Tyme. At the tender age of 21 Jayson A. Paul became JTG, the youngest African- American to ever be signed to the WWE. Jayson has realized so many of his dreams time and time again. He wrestled for the WWE, he has definitely seen himself on television and he has heard his name chanted from Madison Square Garden to Paris, France. For many people that would be enough, but not for Jayson. Like Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Hulk Hogan, and many other wrestling legends, Jayson has now set his sights on making his mark on Hollywood. While he is not abandoning wrestling, as he still has more to accomplish as a wrestler, Jayson is also passionate about acting. With Jayson's work with the WWE as a sports entertainer, the transition for him is natural.   About Elks As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith-based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all-volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti-drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.

Sadly, one in 10 Canadians suffers from some type of substance use disorder. That could mean your colleague, your neighbour or someone in your own family. Addiction does not discriminate—it affects all walks of life.​ The total societal cost of substance abuse is in the billions. Whether the cost comes from lost productivity in the workplace, increased cost to our healthcare system or pressure on our law enforcement agencies, substance use disorders cost money. People are dying. Substance use disorders can be progressive and fatal if left untreated. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      So Here Are Today's Tips For Building Your Resiliency And Celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Millions experience substance abuse issues, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. Substance use disorders are health disorders. They are not the result of any kind of character flaw or lack of personal willpower. Stigmatizing language can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and act as a barrier to seeking help and sustaining recovery. WORDS MATTER. Use “people-first language.” For instance, refer to “person who uses substances”, rather than a “drug user”, “addict” or “alcoholic”. This is more neutral language that helps to maintain the individuality of the person. Choose language that promotes the recovery process. This means not describing a person being “clean” or “dirty” but rather “not currently using substances” or “in recovery”. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. For more information on coping with mental health issues, sign up for one of my substance use on-line course at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

Paramedics are doing more than naloxone for drugs overdoses. They are starting addiction treatment and Suboxone right on the streets.  Listen to Martha Waller and Tara Tucker talk about their prehospital Suboxone project. This is a pilot project and there are still kinks to work out before this can be implemented on a wide scale. But Martha and Tara are innovators, think outside the box, and bring hope and solutions to the issue of addiction. Martha Waller, Ph.D. Dr. Martha Waller is a Senior Program Evaluator I and has been with PIRE since 2003. She received her Ph.D. in Maternal and Child Health with a minor in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 and her M.A. in Social and Experimental Psychology from New Mexico State University in 1999. Dr. Waller was a Fellow in the Maternal and Child Health-Public Health Leadership Institute (MCH-PHLI). This prestigious Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program targeted to upper-level leaders in State Title V programs, family advocacy, and other organizations that work on behalf of and promote healthy families, particularly the maternal and child health populations in the US and its territories. Dr. Waller has served as lead evaluator for the New Mexico Office of Substance Abuse Prevention since 2007, evaluating the SAMHSA funded NM SPF SIG, SPE, PFS II, PFS 2015, SPF Rx, and PDO grants and all SAPT Block grant substance abuse prevention programming. She has extensive experience working with communities and state agencies to build capacity around each step of the SPF model including needs assessment, building community readiness and coalition capacity, strategic planning, program implementation, evaluation, cultural competency, and sustainability. She also leads a grant from the National Center for Responsible Gaming to assess problem gambling among at-risk youth and adults in NM. Most recently, she received a NIDA R21 to evaluate an innovative approach to opioid overdose prevention in Forsyth County, NC where community paramedics create a bridge to MAT immediately following reversal by offering up to seven days of buprenorphine while collaborating with peer navigators to provide motivational interviewing and support until the person is enrolled in MAT. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina also funded Dr. Waller to conduct a similar study in Stanly County, NC. Dr. Waller has worked on several NIH longitudinal studies using Add Health data examining health behaviors and outcomes among adolescents and young adults, with a particular focus on mental health, substance use, sexual risk taking, and sexual orientation. She led an NIAAA R03 that examined the role of alcohol outlet density on drinking behaviors and intimate partner violence using Add Health. Finally, Martha led an Indian Health Services grant to provide evaluation training and TA to eleven Tribal HPDP grantees across the county. Her research interests include exploring the effect of environmental characteristics associated with risk behavior and health disparities and environmental-level prevention strategies particularly among adolescent and young adult populations. She enjoys being involved in both research and evaluation opportunities. Tara Tucker, Paramedic Tara is a Paramedic and Mental Health Professional, leads Forsyth County's Opioid Task Force. She has been instrumental in pulling together community partners to work on fighting the opioid epidemic from a variety of angles. Currently, she serves as a Captain with Forsyth County Emergency Services and developed the foundation for their Mob

Join Kosta and his guest: John Rust, Director of State Programs at Power of Putnam.Today we're discussing the impact of substance abuse on the Upper Cumberland, how fentanyl became the number one cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45 and when to talk with your children about drugs, substance abuse and underage drinking.Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find out more about John Rust and Power of Putnam:https://powerofputnam.org/Show Notes  and Additional Resources for this Episode:https://kostayepifantsev.com/2022/09/18/deadly-consequences-with-john-rust/

Substance addiction is a pervasive problem that touches everyone in our society. This episode we talk with Dennis Leary of Aware Recovery Care to discuss what addiction is, how to understand it, and how it can be successfully treated. Kara Sepulveda of Quinnipiack Valley Health District also joins us to discuss the overdose epidemic, why the advent of fentanyl has made street drugs even more dangerous, how to recognize an overdose victim and how to help.CW: Drug use, overdoseMore resources:Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/Aware Recovery Care: https://www.awarerecoverycare.com/ConneCT Without Stigma: https://connectgnh.org/The Faces of Fentanyl: https://www.FacingFentanylNow.orgOut Of The Darkness Walk : https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=8631NORAsaves.com: https://www.NORAsaves.com

Choosing a college or a university with your child is a big decision.Today, we are continuing the conversation about substance use among college students by talking through how best to choose a school that is serious about substance abuse prevention.    Host and Full House and Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin, is once again joined by special guests: Amy McCarthy, Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital, Rich Lucey, who is the Senior Prevention Program Manager of the Community Outreach and Prevention Support section for the DEA, Sally Linowski, who is the Associate Dean of Students Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and recent college graduate and star of season 1 of Awkward Conversations Seychelles Mizel.    In this episode, you will hear important advice for how to get the most out of your college campus tours by asking the right questions related to substance use prevention. Seychelles talks about using vlogs to get a better idea of campus life and culture before choosing a school. This episode ends with important advice for how to identify warning signs of substance abuse and how to use technology as a way to stay connected with your kids. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:30] What are questions that parents should ask when on campus tour about prevention services [04:34] What are campus culture things to look at when touring colleges [05:47] Seychelles' hot tip for how she chose which college to attend [08:00] What questions to ask for students who may be in recovery [13:22] Understanding the issues of substance abuse and what resources are available for students with substance abuse struggles [16:35] Warning signs of substance abuse KEY TAKEAWAYS: When touring colleges, be sure to ask about what mental health resources are available and what their policy is on substance use. You can also ask to meet with someone in the Student Affairs office to talk about prevention activities and services. One thing parents can do is make sure that your kids know they can always call if they are struggling with substance abuse or any other issues that they might face at school. Parents should embrace technology, like FaceTime, as a way to stay in touch with your student. It also helps when looking for warning signs of substance abuse so you can see their face, see how they are doing, or even see the people they are hanging out with. Resources:   Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention     Campus Drug Prevention    One Pill Could Kill   Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin     BIO:   Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. @jodiesweetin   Rich Lucey is a senior prevention program manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. Rich plans and executes educational and public information programs, evaluates program goals and outcomes, and serves as an advisor to the Section Chief and other DEA officials on drug misuse prevention and education programs. Rich formerly served as special assistant to the director for the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and worked as an education program specialist in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools.   Sally Linowski, Ph.D., CHES has 30 years of experience in substance abuse prevention, community building and teaching in higher education. She serves as a consultant to campuses nationally on the strategic implementation of comprehensive prevention programs, including extensive experience ensuring compliance with federal mandates and planning and implementing individual and environmental prevention approaches. She has expertise in building meaningful campus and town partnerships and engaging students in addressing off campus student concerns as peer leaders. Currently, Sally is Senior Director, Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at UMass Amherst, where she oversees the Off Campus Student Center, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Student Parent Programs. Sally is an adjunct assistant professor at the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences and founder/co-chair of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking.       The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program.   About Elks   As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.   Elks Kid Zone Website     Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series:  Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1  Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2  Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3  Elks Drug Awareness Program Website  Elks DAP on Twitter    Elks DAP on Facebook  Elks DAP on YouTube  DEA Website  DEA on Instagram  DEA on Twitter  DEA on Facebook  DEA YouTube Channel 

So much of this series is about being present in our kids' lives and preparing them to make the smart choices…so the day has finally come where they are going out into the world, is our job now done? SPOILER ALERT: NO! Today's Awkward Conversation isfocusing on drug use prevention among college students.   We have Full House and FullerHouse star, Jodie Sweetin guiding the conversation along with Amy McCarthy, Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital and Rich Lucey, who is the Senior Prevention Program Manager of the Community Outreach and Prevention Support section for the Drug Enforcement Administration. They are joined by Sally Linowski, who is the Associate Dean of Students for Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and recent college graduate, Seychelles Mizel. They start their discussion with the four main reasons that students experiment with drugs and how college presents new opportunities for drug use. This is an important conversation about preventing drug misuse among college students, which is a critical issue to talk about with your kids before they go to school. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:29] Four main reasons for drug experimentation [04:08] The college experience and the pressures that kids face related to drug use [08:30] One pill can kill: the growing problem of fake medication [10:20] How and when should parents start having conversations about drug use prevention [15:21] Ways freshmen can get make friends at school without the party scene KEY TAKEAWAYS: The first six weeks on campus are typically the most at risk for new college students to experiment with drugs because it is the first time away from home and they're no longer under any form of parental influence. For marijuana use, the perceived risk of harm for 18- to 22- year- olds is only at 21%. Meaning, only 21% see any risk in using marijuana. The prescription drug class most misused by college students are non-medical prescription stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin. This is where students run into the issue of taking fake pills and is the reason why we are seeing more overdoses across the country.   Resources:   Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention   Campus Drug Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin     BIO:   Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. @jodiesweetin   Rich Lucey is a senior prevention program manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. Rich plans and executes educational and public information programs, evaluates program goals and outcomes, and serves as an advisor to the Section Chief and other DEA officials on drug misuse prevention and education programs. Rich formerly served as special assistant to the director for the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and worked as an education program specialist in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools.   Sally Linowski, Ph.D., CHES has 30 years of experience in substance abuse prevention, community building and teaching in higher education. She serves as a consultant to campuses nationally on the strategic implementation of comprehensive prevention programs, including extensive experience ensuring compliance with federal mandates and planning and implementing individual and environmental prevention approaches. She has expertise in building meaningful campus and town partnerships and engaging students in addressing off campus student concerns as peer leaders. Currently, Sally is Senior Director, Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at UMass Amherst, where she oversees the Off Campus Student Center, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Student Parent Programs. Sally is an adjunct assistant professor at the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences and founder/co-chair of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program.   About Elks   As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.   Elks Kid Zone Website   Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series:  Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1  Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2  Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3  Elks Drug Awareness Program Website  Elks DAP on Twitter  Elks DAP on Facebook  Elks DAP on YouTube  DEA Website  DEA on Instagram  DEA on Twitter  DEA on Facebook  DEA YouTube Channel 

Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a Substance Abuse Prevention and Control organization. They treat persons with addiction and behavioral problems by providing client-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-orientated services, offered by a committed, caring and qualified staff of licensed, certified and registered professionals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cabe-whittier/support

In this episode, I discuss addiction in the LGBTQIA+ community with Dr. Brian Hurley, Medical Director of the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and President-Elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Board of Directors. Dr. Hurley reviews the data we have on the prevalence of use disorders in sexual and gender minorities, what risk factors might predispose individuals to the development of an addiction, and why engaging with patients in a respectful and inclusive manner is essential to successful treatment.Dr. Hurley is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine, and he has previously served on the board of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality and as the chair of the LGBT Advisory Committee to the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees.Learn more about Dr. Hurley at https://www.asam.org/about-us/leadership/board-of-directors/biography-brian-hurley

, FCPS مقابلة مع أعضاء فريق الوقاية من تعاطي المخدرات التابع لـ و نصائح حول دور الوالدين في منع إساءة استخدام المواد المخدرة https://youtu.be/3IUbV-SDFYk Interviewing members of FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Team & Hearing Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Prevention of Substance Abuse https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-programs https://youtu.be/3IUbV-SDFYk

Sonia Rivera is a native of Michigan and has lived in the Houston area since the age of 19. She is the daughter of Mexican Immigrants who spent the early part of her life as migrant farm workers, and ultimately settled in the State of Michigan. While in college, she majored in Psychology, and minored in Sociology. She has over 25 years of experience in project management, program development, staff training & development, writing policies & procedures for new companies, and participated in various community needs assessment projects. She spent the first 11 years working within the nonprofit sector, managing and developing youth programs under the Health and Human Service umbrella, with high risk youth populations providing Educational and Social Support Programs in the areas of Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Youth Homelessness, prior to forming her own corporation and nonprofit in 2008, and 2010 respectively. In this episode, Sonia tells us how her early upbringing influenced her community activism as a entrepreneur and connector of people.  You can connect with Sonia at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniariveraus/  

Learn how Mrs. West Boise got involved in Substance Abuse Prevention and how very close it is not only to her run for Miss Idaho but her life as a mom, wife and Idahoan! Learn more about Mrs. West Boise on her Instagram.com/mrs.westboise

Are we finally serious about expanding access to behavioral health and substance abuse prevention services? We debated that question in light of President Biden's new national mental health strategy and a report on venture capital funding of mental health digital tools and technologies on today's episode of the 4sight Friday Roundup podcast. David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health. Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution. David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, other services.

Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Prevention David Johnson and Julie Murchinson discussed the future of behavioral health and substance abuse prevention services on the new episode of the 4sight Friday Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM is an addiction physician and the Medical Director of the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He is the President-Elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and gives presentations around the world regarding addiction medicine. He co-chairs the SafeMedLA Medications for Addiction Treatment Action Team and is the Clinical Director of the Treatment Starts Here program through the Center for Clinical Innovation, focused on increasing the delivery of medications for addiction treatment in California's community health centers. He is a senior researcher at the Friends Research Institute and is a primary investigator on a Tobacco Related Disease Prevention Program-funded project integrating smoking cessation services into community mental health centers and patient-centered medical homes and is the grant lead for three Medications for Addiction Treatment Access Points projects funded by the Sierra Health Foundation supporting access to medications for addiction treatment across Los Angeles County. He is also a co-investigator for several Rand Corporation projects evaluating the integration of substance use disorder and mental health treatment within community health settings. He also serves on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's Addiction Psychiatry Examination Writing Committee. Brian completed the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is an alumnus of the Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Training Program and the New York University Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. On the Episode we talk about Emergency Department Drug Surviellance. This shows interesting data from 5 different hospitals across the country.

We speak with community organizer and community organization strategist, Sylvia Castillo, about her work as an organizer in South LA and uniting Black and Latinx communities to action. Sylvia Castillo is the Principal Consultant for Castillo Consulting LLC specializing in nonprofit strategic planning, executive leadership development and public policy advocacy. Sylvia's projects cover a diverse mix of social justice initiatives and women of color organizing efforts. In 1990 she co-founded the community coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment with now Congresswoman Karen Bass. Sylvia worked from 2005-2012 as District Director for Congress Member Karen Bass and Regional Director for State Assembly Speaker Bass. Currently, Sylvia is the senior policy advisor to Jenesse, Inc., a premier domestic violence program in South Los Angeles.

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Cathy Cather talks about her son's struggle with addiction and his long path to recovery. As the CEO of Parallel Profile, she discusses the important role of genetics in addiction and warns against the perils of substance abuse. 

On this West Virginia Morning, a plan to curb overdose deaths, barriers to treatment, and residents even taking up drug use in the first place and a look at farming in our region, and the question of who will replace farmers when they retire.

Dr. Ellis has an inspiring story of excelling in spite of significant hurdles. Her passion for Track and Field propelled her forward into a successful and drug-free life.  Throughout her life, multiple mentors pushed her toward success. In this episode, Dr. Ellis provides motivational advice to youth growing up in difficult situations. 

Sadly, one in 10 Canadians suffers from some type of substance use disorder. That could mean your colleague, your neighbour or someone in your own family. Addiction does not discriminate—it affects all walks of life.​ The total societal cost of substance abuse is in the billions. Whether the cost comes from lost productivity in the workplace, increased cost to our healthcare system or pressure on our law enforcement agencies, substance use disorders cost money. People are dying. Substance use disorders can be progressive and fatal if left untreated. So Here Are Today's Hot Tips For Building Your Resiliency And Celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Millions experience substance abuse issues, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. Substance use disorders are health disorders. They are not the result of any kind of character flaw or lack of personal willpower. Stigmatizing language can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and act as a barrier to seeking help and sustaining recovery. WORDS MATTER. Use “people-first language.” For instance, refer to “person who uses substances”, rather than a “drug user”, “addict” or “alcoholic”. This is more neutral language that helps to maintain the individuality of the person. Choose language that promotes the recovery process. This means not describing a person being “clean” or “dirty” but rather “not currently using substances” or “in recovery”. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. For more information on coping with mental health issues, sign up for one of my substance use on-line course at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.

The Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention Center (https://www.sunshinepreventionctr.org/), founded in 1992. It is a true grass-roots organization that formed from the personal experiences of its 2 co-founders, Dr. Carol Carter and Ms. Tamara Pelosi. Their collective desire was to help their own children. Today that dream has turned into a reality that now reaches hundreds of children and families with hope for a brighter future. The stated mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all children and families that is designed to build self-esteem & positive social skills, empower youth to make healthy choices and decisions, prevent or reduce substance abuse and violence, and strengthen the connections between families, schools and communities. Sunshine Prevention Center provides a variety of prevention-focused programs and services to the youth and families in Suffolk County. The prevention-focused programs are multi-faceted, engaging the children and families in relationship activities, skill-building activities, and enrichment activities. Our programs include: Social Skills and Leadership Programs, Teen and Adult Anger Management, Teen Support Groups, Summer Prevention Programs for ages 4 - teens, Parenting Support, and Substance Abuse Prevention for Mandated or Court-ordered Adults and Outreach Services for schools and agencies. Sunshine also provides an Alternative Education Program for high school youth who are in danger of or placed on long term suspension due to behaviors relating to substance use or violence. This program incorporated academic instruction and prevention-focused support that aims at building on positive skills. Participants are referred by home school district. Staff Sunshine Prevention Center is located in Port Jefferson Station in a building donated by the Town of Brookhaven. Sunshine provides substance abuse and violence prevention programs and services that include: social skill programs, youth and teen leadership programs, an alternative education program for high risk teens, outreach services, a unique summer camp and a variety of other services to meet the needs of children and families on Long Island. Today Sunshine is a respected leader in the field of substance abuse and violence prevention reaching hundreds of children, teens and adults annually. The Sunshine Prevention Center “Blessing Box” The blessing box is now open and available to anyone in need. The box is located at 468 Boyle Road Port Jefferson Station and is right by the side walk. You can drive by, stop and take any items that you need. The box will be stocked daily and is easily accessible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Diana Bianchi, Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, to answer questions for pregnant women about COVID-19 and the vaccines. Also, Dr. Chris Jones, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and Dr. Loretta Jackson Brown, a lead communication specialist from the Division of Overdose Prevention, join the show to discuss substance abuse prevention.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Diana Bianchi, Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, to answer questions for pregnant women about COVID-19 and the vaccines. Also, Dr. Chris Jones, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and Dr. Loretta Jackson Brown, a lead communication specialist from the Division of Overdose Prevention, join the show to discuss substance abuse prevention.

What do you think about the legal considerations regarding substance abuse? For more free occupational health, safety and environmental protection training and tips, subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/atenciogabriel?sub_confirmation=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atenciogabriel/message

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: substance abuse prevention and coping with grief and loss.

Jo Campbell is an experienced nurse with a demonstrated 10+ year history working in the mental health care industry serving both the adolescent and adult population. Skilled in Medication Administration, Medication Aide and CPR Trainer, Supervisory Management, Case Management, Substance Abuse Prevention, Team Leadership, and Interviewing. Strong professional focused in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training from Riverside School of Health Careers. She's currently a Care Coordinator for a Virginia Medicaid-managed Care Organization. Virginia Medicaid has low-cost and no-cost health coverage programs. There are programs for children, pregnant women and adults, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit https://coverva.dorg/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tidewater-podcast/support

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Jim Carroll, who served as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) beginning in 2019 as part of a distinguished career in public service, and Chris Klesh, a Travel Guru, Corporate Wellness Expert, and leading expert on vacation ownership systems, knowing the best travel deals available and utilizing that knowledge for maximum customer benefit. They discuss:   - Identifying the warning signs of underage substance abuse The importance of supporting positive influences in the lives of our children - Parent to parent advice and support for underage drinking and substance abuse - Guidelines about not drinking and the consequences for breaking them and identifying alcohol-free activities - Insider tips and tricks for traveling and going on dream vacations without breaking the bank - The benefits of travel and leisure on our health, wellness, and overall happiness - The key safety concerns for travel in the “new normal environment - The best resources for getting the most current information for travel deals - How travel will change in the next 12 months - The top 3 tips for families to save the most money on their travel   Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us

Dr. Mary Crozier has been in the field of substance abuse education, prevention, and intervention for over 40 years and currently serves as a consultant to Community Coalitions of Virginia. In our discussion, Dr. Crozier explains the importance of substance use prevention, as well as the value of strong, effective coalitions. We also have an extended discussion around the new legislation that will make adult use of marijuana legal in Virginia, effective July 1.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Community Coalitions of Virginia website - http://communitycoalitionsofva.com/ Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) website: http://www.cadca.org/   Community ToolBox website (University of Kansas): http://ctb.ku.edu/en   Center for Substance Abuse Prevention website: http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/csap   Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) website: http://learnaboutsam.org/  

, FCPS مقابلة مع أعضاء فريق الوقاية من تعاطي المخدرات التابع لـ و نصائح حول دور الوالدين في منع إساءة استخدام المواد المخدرة https://youtu.be/3IUbV-SDFYk Interviewing members of FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Team & Hearing Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Prevention of Substance Abuse https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-programs https://youtu.be/3IUbV-SDFYk

  The Friday Five for May 21, 2021: CDC Masking Guidelines Update HHS and Funding to Fight Addiction and Mental Health Crisis April 2021 Fed Minutes, Jobs Report, and Inflation Combatting Fake News Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2021 Watch Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021   Mentioned in this episode:   A Strange Moment for the U.S. Economy – The Daily/New York Times CDC says fully vaccinated don’t need to mask, physically distance in most cases FY 2021 Community Mental Health Block Grant Program American Rescue Plan Supplemental Awards FY 2021 Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program American Rescue Plan Supplemental Awards Google tackles fake news in Search update. Here’s how it works HHS Announces $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding for SAMHSA Block Grans to Address Addiction, Mental Health Crisis Job growth could surpass 1 million in April hiring boom as economy roars back Jobs Growth Slowed in April, Muddling Expectations Jobs report blows past expectations as payrolls boom by 916,000 in March Mystery Recipe – America’s Test Kitchen Kids Take this job and shove it – Today Explained/Vox The Ambies – 2021 Winners U.S. Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: April 28 (Text)   More episodes you’ll like:   May 14, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for May 14, 2021: ACA Signup Numbers, Anthem, COVID-19 & Senior Loneliness, It's OK Not to Be Perfect, New Spotify Podcast Features, and Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2021 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Not sure how to show your clients the benefits of dental, vision, and hearing insurance products? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we walk you through the process of selling DVH insurance plans from start to finish. Don’t forget to visit the show notes for a full list of Ritter's free DVH sales resources. LTC Planning in a COVID World – What’s Changed & Why It’s Essential What does long-term care planning look like these days? How has the pandemic affected the industry? Find out what independent insurance agents should know in this can't-miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   COVID-Safe Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandkids The relationship many grandparents share with their grandkids is a highlight of their lives, and the separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult. What are some COVID-safe ways you can keep connected? Does Medicare Cover Allergy Treatment? If you have an allergy that interferes with your life, treatment likely will become an important avenue to explore. But this can be expensive without insurance. Does Medicare cover allergy treatment and diagnosis? Using Lemon in Your Cooking For many beginning home cooks, lemon is easily one of the most valuable, underutilized ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. Lemon can add brightness and balance, and that's not all!   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally? Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales If you’re considering selling dental, vision, and hearing (DVH) plans, where would you find leads? You might be surprised to learn that your DVH prospects could already be in your Medicare book of business! How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans As an agent, you want to make sure your clients are getting the most out of their coverage. This means informing them of all the benefits their plans offer.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

Grant manager for Red Cliff Native Connections - Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention.  

I have always believed that those of us working to change our communities in some way, whether that be through education, mental health, social issues, or public health, come to this work for a reason. We may or may not always admit that. Meet LaTreece Roby. Her family history drives her to the work of substance abuse prevention, and as an ACOA myself (Adult Child of an Alcoholic) I totally get that. This work is personal.LaTreece and I met several years ago when I became the external evaluation consultant for CCAPSA, the Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse. I love it when my clients teach me something and LaTreece does just that. She is always coming up with new ways to attract and engage youth and uses tech in creative ways. From FaceBook Lives to Instagram filters, LaTreece never stops pushing herself to reach her community. I hope you will enjoy our conversation.About LaTreece: LaTreece is a wife, mother of 3 and the Program Director with Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse in Cobb County, Ga.  As program director for CCAPSA, the bulk of LaTreece's work involves managing a 12-sector drug free community coalition in Kennesaw, Ga. After growing up in Ohio and seeing addiction fracture family relationships and destroy peoples lives within her own family, LaTreece wandered into a prescription drug and heroin summit at her local YMCA. This began her journey, passion for and new career in substance use prevention. LaTreece recognizes that the key to building a drug free community is understanding how our youth are experiencing the world and empowering them to be the change in their communities and schools. The Drug-Free Kennesaw coalition prides itself on its exceptional youth engagement and employing “outside of the box” strategies in their prevention efforts. LaTreece works with various organizations in both substance use prevention and suicide prevention, this includes being a member of the “Let's Get Clear” marijuana abuse prevention advocacy board aa well as a national contract trainer with Sources of Strength suicide prevention program. LaTreece hopes that one day her efforts and the many others around her will eradicate the disease of addiction and its multigenerational effects. Contact LaTreece:LinkedInFaceBook: @LaTreece RobyEmail- latreece.williams@gmail.com ccapsa.org Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

For Nan Calvert's first monthly visit to the Morning Show in 2021, she brings along Jason Meekma, executive director of Focus on Community, a non-profit agency in Racine that works for Substance Abuse Prevention- and is helping to implement a program called "Take Back Your Meds" that encourages and facilitates the safe disposal of unused medications.

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells us how to recognize substance use issues, how to best support our loved ones who are struggling and addresses misconceptions about substance abuse.

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells us how to recognize substance use issues, how to best support our loved ones who are struggling and addresses misconceptions about substance abuse.

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells us how to recognize substance use issues, how to best support our loved ones who are struggling and addresses misconceptions about substance abuse.

Sadly, one in 10 Canadians suffers from some type of substance use disorder. That could mean your colleague, your neighbour or someone in your own family. Addiction does not discriminate—it affects all walks of life.​ The total societal cost of substance abuse is in the billions. Whether the cost comes from lost productivity in the workplace, increased cost to our healthcare system or pressure on our law enforcement agencies, substance use disorders cost money. People are dying. Substance use disorders can be progressive and fatal if left untreated. So Here Are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Your Resiliency And Celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Millions experience substance abuse issues, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. Substance use disorders are health disorders. They are not the result of any kind of character flaw or lack of personal willpower. Stigmatizing language can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and act as a barrier to seeking help and sustaining recovery. WORDS MATTER. Use “people-first language.” For instance, refer to “person who uses substances”, rather than a “drug user”, “addict” or “alcoholic”. This is more neutral language that helps to maintain the individuality of the person. Choose language that promotes the recovery process. This means not describing a person being “clean” or “dirty” but rather “not currently using substances” or “in recovery”. If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. For more information on coping with mental health issues, sign up for one of my substance use on-line course at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.    

Michael Higgins is the Director of Substance Abuse Prevention in the town of Billerica, MA, and a former probation officer who served 35 years in the Massachusetts court system. As the opioid overdose epidemic began ravaging communities across Massachusetts, Mike started the Heroin Education Awareness Taskforce (HEAT), and innovative program designed to provide education, treatment and detox stabilization to those with opioid use disorder. HEAT has gone one to help thousands of people who struggle with opioid use disorder.

When the coronavirus pandemic hit the US, Philadelphia and a lot of other places around the country were already neck deep in another a public health crisis -- the opioid epidemic. Fast forward a few months, and it seems like COVID-19 kind of pushed the public spotlight away from the addiction emergency. So right here in Philly, how did the city keep up with one health crisis... while another took hold? Dr. Kendra Vine, Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Harm Reduction for the city of Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about how addiction has changed since coronavirus took over our lives.

Frances (Fran) Harding, who served as the Director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention for 11 years, joins us for this episode of Prevention Profiles: Take Five. During this, her second appearance on the podcast, Fran discusses her experience working on a college campus as a prevention professional early in her career, the challenges she faced trying to build a connection between law enforcement and prevention, and much more.

After discovering alcohol at an early age, Pedro F. thought he had found the answer to his problems. But as things progressed quickly in high school, he found himself struggling and facing thoughts of suicide. Some unexpected sources managed to convince him to get help, and he turned his life around before heading to college. Now nearing 25 years in recovery, he shares his experience and wisdom with us in this episode of "Win This Year."National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741notMYkid Support Text Line: Text "Question" to (602) 584-8474Community Information and Referral Services: Dial 211 or visit 211.orgSAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweetsnotMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVidsWin This Year show email: WinThisYear@notmykid.org

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the May 18, 2020 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION – LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGER3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF MAY 18, 2020 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer H. Woods, Clerk to the Board – Approval of Minutes – May 4, 2020 Regular Meeting MinutesB) Patricia Galloway, Financial Services Director1) Approval- Increase Public Health budget $93,034 for allocation of State Revenues to the County Health Department for COVID-19 Crisis Response.2) Approval- Increase Youth Services budget $5,010 due to award of discretionary funding from the NC Department of Public Safety Juvenile Community Program for the purchase of a laminator machine, two laptops and Substance Abuse Prevention materials.3) Approval- Increase DSS budget due to a one-time Low Income Energy Assistant Payment (LIEAP) supplement. The supplement amount will be announced May 12, 2020 and must be remitted to the recipients no later than May 29, 2020.4) Approval - Budget amendment needed in order to close the LEO Separation Allowance Trust/Agency Fund into the General Fund. Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) no longer permits the reporting of this fund as a separate trust/agency fund without a formal trust agreement; therefore, closing this Fund into the General Fund enables smoother reporting in accordance with GASB standards. The funds being transferred, $452.434, will be held in a Reserve Fund Balance line item in the General Fund.5) Reporting budget transfer posted on April 27, 2020 to transfer $15,000 from Contingency to Non-Departmental COVID-19 expense line item in order to continue covering costs associated with the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line staff and disinfecting supplies necessary to provide safe work sites for county employees.6) Approval- Transfer available fund balance $318,060 in the General Fund to the Water Fund for the construction of a water line extension on NC-65 in accordance with Board action at the May 4, 2020 meeting.7) Approval- Increase Sheriff Department budget $18,000 for execution fees that have been received over budget for the current fiscal year. These funds are remitted to third parties who are owed funds obtained through the Sheriff Department.8) Approval- Increase Library budget $3,000 for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant awarded to purchase sanitizing supplies, sneeze guards, nitrile gloves and social distancing decals. No matching funds required.C) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval - Tax Collection & Reconciliation Report – April 2020D) Reappointment - Airport Authority, terms to expire June 30, 2023:H. Greg BrayGary AikersGerald R. McKinney, Jr.E) Reappointment – Work Force Development Board, term to expire June 30, 20222: Orlando Poteat, HR Director for Gildan ActivewearF) Lance Metzler, County ManagerRequest for Road Addition – Northcrest Drive (0.05 mile) off Lemons Road (SR 1104) in the Brookfield Subdivision – Huntsville Township6. CARRIE SPENCER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORA) Rezoning Request – Steven Kidd, Calvary Rd., Mayodan Township Residential Protected to Light Industrial-Conditional DistrictB) Rezoning Request – Segiuene – 3077 NC 158, Reidsville Township Office Institutional to Neighborhood Commercial-Conditional DistrictC) Rezoning Request – South Rockingham Corporate Park, LLC – NC 65 & US 220 New Bethel – Residential Mixed/Residential Agriculture to Light Industrial7. PUBLIC HEARING8. LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGERPresentation – Budget Review9. SUSAN YOUNG, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTHPresentation - COVID-19 Update10. NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. RECESS UNTIL MAY 26, 2020 FOR RECOMMENDED BUDGET REVIEW AT 8:00 AM# # #

Injury Attorney Anthony Paglia covers a number of topics at they relate to substance abuse in the legal industry. He discusses everything from religion to the stresses and demands of being an injury lawyer in Las Vegas. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe.

“When we came in we thought we were going to change the world, we thought we were going to change El Salvador, and you know what? That doesn’t happen; El Salvador changed us.”— Jon SnyderLocation: San Salvador, El Salvador Date: Thursday, December 21st 2019Company: Mission To El SalvadorRole: Co-FoundersEl Salvador is a country with many challenges. Following a brutal 12-year civil war, the country has struggled to break free from corruption, crime and the control that the gangs have over the country.There are few places on earth more dangerous than El Salvador, but in 2009 Danielle and Jon Snyder decided to up roots and move themselves and their two children to the capital San Salvador. They have since dedicated their lives to helping vulnerable members of the community through their organisation Mission to El Salvador.What started as Danielle and Jon spending their evenings out on the streets, looking for people to help, has now grown into an organisation with a full team of Salvadoran professionals looking to support:- Individuals and families confronting homelessness and extreme poverty- Individuals struggling with substance abuse issues- Individuals who have recently returned from the U.S- Women that have been victims of human trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitationThey are working to change the lives of these people through several programmes:- The Lighthouse Resource Center: connecting vulnerable members of their community with resources that help them to grow.- New Dawn Residential Programme: a holistic residential treatment program designed to specifically meet the unique needs of children between the ages of 10 and 17 who struggle with addiction.- Community Outreach: a weekly food outreach to identify those who are vulnerable to exploitation and addiction issues.- Substance Abuse Prevention: therapists and addiction specialists dedicated to preventing addiction among El Salvador's youth.In this interview, I spoke with Jon and Danielle to hear how they were drawn to move their two young children to one of the world's most violent countries and found Mission to El Salvador.- - - - -Timestamps:Coming soon…- - - - -The success of Defiance will be largely down to the support of you, the listener. Below are a number of ways you can help:- Subscribe to the show on your favourite app so you never miss an episode:iTunesSpotifyDeezerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeTuneIn- Leave a review of the show on iTunes (5* really helps, if you think the show deserves it).- Share the show and episodes out with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.- Follow Defiance on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube- Subscribe to the Defiance mailing list.- Donate Bitcoin here: bc1qd3anlc8lh0cl9ulqah03dmg3r2uxm5r657zr5pIf you have any questions then please email Defiance.- - - - -

Dr. Toby Yak is a professional epidemiologist with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health. Learn about how his passion for the prevention of youth substance abuse and how the dangers of underage drinking inspired his journey.

What did you learn from this episode? Complete our short survey to let us know! Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card and some Poison Control swag. MUSIC CREDITS: Blue Dot Sessions - Heartland FlyerBlue Dot Sessions - Denzel SprakAlan Piljak - Stars aboveBlue Dot Sessions - LaBrancheScott Holmes - So HappyBlue Dot Sessions - An Oddly Formal DanceBlue Dot Sessions - In Paler SkiesBlue Dot Sessions - Surly Bonds SHOW NOTES: Summary: This two-part episode will address the process of receiving pain treatment, addiction risk factors and treatment options, and mental health. 1. NYSAG Files Comprehensive Lawsuit Against Multiple Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors of Opioid Drugs: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/oag_opioid_lawsuit.pdf2. Automated Reports and Consolidated Ordering System (ARCOS): https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/arcos/retail_drug_summary/3. HelpGuide: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/substance-abuse-and-mental-health.htm4. Opioids: The Crisis Next Door: https://www.crisisnextdoor.gov/5. Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-substance-abuse-prevention-early-childhood/table-contents6. Preventing Teen or Young Adult Drug Use: How to Talk With Your Child: https://drugfree.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-teen/7. International Overdose Awareness Day: https://www.overdoseday.com/ Dual Recovery Anonymous 1-877-883-2332http://www.draonline.org/index.html Alcoholics Anonymous(212) 870-3400http://www.aa.org/ Narcotics Anonymous818.773.9999 x771https://na.org/ SMART Recovery440-951-5357https://www.smartrecovery.org/ Women for Sobriety(215) 536-8026https://womenforsobriety.org/ Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255)http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Veteran's Crisis Line1-800-273-TALK (8255)Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net SAMHSA's National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Buprenorphine Practitioner & Treatment Program LocatorFind information on locating practitioners and treatment programs authorized to treat opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/practitioner-program-data/treatment-practitioner-locator?field_bup_physician_us_state_value=DC Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment LocatorFind treatment programs in your state that treat recent onset of serious mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and other conditions at www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator. Opioid Treatment Program DirectoryFind treatment programs in your state that treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/. Behavioral Health Treatment Services LocatorFind alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

Leaders & Mentors interview with Harry Bonner Sr. Harry Is a long-time advocate and ambassador for the City of Albion, Michigan and Substance Abuse Prevention Services Director.

Find out what's new in the updated version of the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training curriculum! The SAPST has been a staple in prevention professionals training since the early 1990s. Over the years it has been updated with current data, latest trends, and all around improvements. SAPST Master Trainers worked tirelessly last year and now bring you the most up-to-date and current SAPST curriculum.  During this episode, I speak with SAPST Master Trainer Dodi Swope and we unpack what is new in the curriculum.  The same SAPST you know and love: but with a new haircut.  Learning Community Link: https://conta.cc/2UuZhae   Presenter: Dodi Swope, MEd, LMFT Dodi Swope recently joined the Southwest Prevention Center as a Training and Technical Assistant for the Region 6 Prevention Training and Technology Transfer Center. In this role, Dodi provides training and technical assistance to clients throughout Region 6 to assist them in achieving their substance misuse prevention outcomes. Dodi brings over 35 years of experience to this role, with a career that spans education, counseling psychology and public health. Most recently Dodi served as a training and technical assistance specialist at SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), working with states and tribes on their efforts to prevent substance misuse and substance use disorders. Dodi provided expertise on interventions across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of care to address the consequences of opioid misuse for the individual and their family and community. Dodi provided research and implementation expertise that included evidence-based programs for infants and toddlers in homes where opioid misuse is present, programs for affected children of elementary and middle school ages as well as more traditional high school prevention programs. Dodi also provided consultation on opioid overdose prevention, including harm reduction strategies and post overdose interventions to community leaders working on the ground to stem the tide of fatal opioid overdoses. Dodi’s passion is teaching others about the wonders of human development and assisting individuals, families, and communities in developing systems, programs, and interventions that support healthy people in healthy communities.  Dodi holds Bachelors in Education from Wheelock College with a major in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Special Needs. She also earned a Masters in Education; Major in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy Program, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. Dodi’s background includes teaching in regular and special education settings and a clinical practice serving children and families impacted by substance use disorders in the Boston area for over ten years.   For follow up questions, in-person training and technical assistance please visit www.pttcnetwork.org. 

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate and subject matter specialist for Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Episode 26 Holidays can be stressful times for families, especially if a loved one is suffering through substance use or addiction.  Alex Elswick sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for a frank discussion about how to cope with this situation in a compassionate and realistic manner.  Alex shares some critical discussion points that should be addressed with family members and steps to ensure that the person with the addiction is supported and loved while the behavior is not condoned.   Full episode transcript

Brian Doyle, CEO for Family Services in Poughkeepsie, describes the enormous scope of his organization such as Youth Services, Comprehensive Crime Victim services (and Forensics), Domestic Violence Service, and Substance Abuse Prevention and Family Education. The Family Partnership Center, a centerpiece of Family Services, collaborates with several other organizations for a unified approach to human services and building community. With over 43,000 clients last year, this extraordinary organization responds to societal ills that threaten families and seeks ways to prevent those problems, with a focus on youth activities (athletics, homework support, etc.) and programs to help young people grow to be caring and effective parents. Although Family Service in Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson Valley, similar centers operate in neighboring counties, and the Hudson Valley organization can provide contact information for them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

Erin Keller is from Oregon, USA. She is a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, having also minored in Substance Abuse Prevention. Her experience with substance abuse spans both personal and professional and she has worked with counselling people who struggle with addictions. Certain now that Addictions Treatment has been more influential as a victimizer than a saviour, to both herself and others whom she cares about, Erin is determined to influence change in the Addictions industry. Celebrating two happy and healthy years apart from the organization she names an “addiction cult”, and where she spent most of 27 years as a member, Keller has since researched the phenomenon of victimization in addiction treatment programs. She hopes to bring enlightenment to what she feels is a negative postulation, stating that religion can ethically be mandated as “treatment” for ailments of psychological causes.

Frances (Fran) Harding, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), discusses her early days in the prevention field, college substance abuse, and how parents can play a role in preventing college-age loved ones from abusing drugs.

Greg interviews Jeanne Whalen, the Deputy Bureau Chief of Health & Sciences at The Wall Street Journal. As a Deputy Bureau Chief of Health & Sciences, Jeanne writes stories that cover the health, science and pharmaceutical industries. She has written numerous articles on the opioid epidemic, including stories that cover topics like: the fight of schools against the epidemic, the surge of children effected by opioids, the opioid-related problems of rural America, the possible reduction of insurance coverage via healthcare reform and the Chinese connection to America’s growing epidemic.

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This week on City Talk Sabrina and Lee continue the discussion about drug addiction in the community. Felicia Fowler from the Costal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention calls into the show to inform listeners about resources for individuals and families dealing with this life or death issue.

The Department of Health of today functions as both the state regulatory agency and the territorial public health agency for the U.S. Virgin Islands.  As set forth by the Virgin Islands Code, Titles 3 and 19, the Department of Health (DOH) has direct responsibility for conducting programs of preventive medicine, including special programs in Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Health, and Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention.  DOH also is responsible for health promotion and protection, regulation of health care providers and facilities, and policy development and planning, as well as maintaining the vital statistics for the population. DOH provides Emergency Medical Services, issues birth and death certificates, performs environmental health services, and conducts health research and surveys. The Department is also responsible for regulating and licensing health care providers and facilities, and assumes primary responsibility for the health of the community in the event of a disaster. An Obstetrician, Surgeon and General Practitioner, Dr. Knud Knud-Hansen was born in Denmark. He received his early education in Copenhagen and upon completion he entered the University to pursue a medical career. Dr. Hansen in his autobiography, From Denmark to the Virgin Islands, describes these years as "long years of happy misery". To support himself through medical school he taught Zoology in a Miss West's Higher Girls School and doubled as a news critic for a newspaper syndicate. When slaves became ill or their sense of justice was stifled, they often sought help in the spiritual world and went to the “Obeah man”. With rituals and magical objects, he could restore health and a sense of justice.

Ronnie Katz is the director of substance abuse prevention for the city of Portland. Ronnie describes her own story of getting into recovery and how programs in schools that help kids know who they are and connect with their own feelings help protect them from addiction. The post Substance Abuse Prevention in Schools with Ronnie Katz appeared first on Safe Space Radio.