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January 12, 2016. WEBINAR: County Health Rankings and Roadmaps 101. 2pm CST. Have you heard of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps to Health but would like to learn more? This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the program.
January 13, 2016. Meth Update Webinar and Discussion. LCO Tribal Office Building. 1-3pm.
January 14, 2016. WEBINAR: The Social Determinants of Mental Health. This session is focused on the social determinants of mental health and mental illnesses; those factors stemming from where we grow, live, work, learn, and age that impact our overall mental health and well-being, and those factors that contribute to mental illnesses. Although there has been considerable recent focus on the social determinants of physical health, there has been surprisingly little emphasis on the social determinants of mental health. Special consideration will be given to the social determinants of mental health, as they are largely neglected with regard to their role in causing and worsening mental illnesses. These underlying causes of mental illnesses are modifiable precursors to behavioral risk factors and are largely responsible for social injustice and mental health inequities.
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January 14, 2016. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Green Bay
January 14, 2016. Drug Endangered Children Training. James Williams Middle School, Rhinelander. 5pm. The training will include information from the Department of Criminal Investigations and a Drug ID course.
January 15, 2016. Coalition Sustainability Training. Barron, WI.
January 19, 2016. WEBINAR: Data in Depth: Making the Most of Your Rankings Data. 2pm CST. This webinar is for people looking to take a deeper dive into County Health Rankings data.
January 20, 2016. WEBINAR: To Discuss parental Arrest Policies to Safeguard Children. 3pm CST. , the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), will present “Parental Arrest Policies and Protecting Children: Training Your Department.” During this 1-hour webinar, presenters will provide training guidance and resources to help police departments develop and implement parental arrest policies to safeguard children.
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January 25, 2016. Lakeland Area Rx Drug Task Force Meeting. 4pm-5:30pm. Agenda to follow.
February 2, 2016. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Gillett, WI.
February 1-4, 2016. CADCA’s 26th Annual National Leadership Forum. Maryland. CADCA has a holiday gift for you. They have extended the early-bird registration deadline to Monday, Dec. 21! This gives you an extra weekend to take advantage of the discounted rate. So, save money and register today.
February 9, 2016. WEBINAR: National Drug Court Institute Drug Court Practioner Fact Sheet: Selecting and Using Risk and Need Assessments. 2pm. Join fact sheet co-author, Dr. Ralph Serin, for an explanation of what the new risk and needs assessment information means for practitioners in the field.Register for the webinar now by clicking here.
March 8-10, 2016. Bemidji Area Indian Health Service Prevention Conference. Lac du Flambeau.
February 29, 2016. Northwoods Coalition CENTRAL Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. Wood County Courthouse(Auditorium)400 Market St. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
March 1, 2016. Northwoods Coalition WEST Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. CESA #4 923 Garland St E, West Salem, WI 54669
March 3, 2016. Northwoods Coalition NORTH Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm.Natural Resources Building HWY 47 North Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
March 10, 2016. Northwoods Coalition NORTHWEST Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. Don Johnson Motors, 734 West Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868
March 11, 2016. North Region Opiate Treatment Consortium Meeting. 10am-4pm.Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center – Conference Room 1 9601 Townline Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
March 28-31, 2016. National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. Atlanta.
April 1-2, 2016. Wisconsin Indian Education Assn Conference: 21st Century Indigenous Education: A Self-Determined Pedagogy. Madison. Registration coming soon. Watch WIEA.org for updates. Registration now open:
April 6-8, 2016. Alcohol Policy 17 Conference. Arlington, VA. Registration opens Fall 2015.
April 8, 2016. Northwoods Coalition Board of Directors Meeting. 10am-4pm. Marshfield Clinic CCO, 1701 North Fig Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
April 30, 2016. Prescription Drug Take Back Event. Statewide Wisconsin. The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. Unused prescription medications in homes create a public health and safety concern, because they can be accidentally ingested, stolen, misused, and abused.
Participating law enforcement agencies can host one or more collection sites at locations and times of their choosing.Law Enforcement agencies do not need to host a take-back event in order to participate in this program. Agencies offering a permanent drug drop box can turn over the collected drugs to DOJ for disposal.
More information can be found at: For questions, contact Danielle Long at or (414) 403-4437.
May 5, 2016. Northwoods Coalition NORTH Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm.TBD. Bayfield, WI
May 9, 2016. Northwoods Coalition CENTRAL Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. Hope Lodge (Lower Level Conf. Room) 611 W Doege St, Marshfield, WI 54449
May 12, 2016. Northwoods Coalition NORTHWEST Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. Don Johnson Motors, 734 West Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868
May 13, 2016. North Region Opiate Treatment Consortium Meeting. 10am-4pm.Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center – Conference Room 1 9601 Townline Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
May 19, 2016. Northwoods Coalition WEST Regional Meeting. 10am-3pm. CESA #4 923 Garland St E, West Salem, WI 54669
June 13, 2016. Northwoods Coalition Board of Directors Meeting. 10am-4pm. Marshfield Clinic CCO, 1701 North Fig Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
June 14-15, 2016. Northwoods Coalition Annual Meeting and Training. Westwood Conference Center, 1800 Westwood Center Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401
July 15, 2016. North Region Opiate Treatment Consortium Meeting. 10am-4pm.Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center – Conference Room 1 9601 Townline Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
September 23, 2016. North Region Opiate Treatment Consortium Meeting. 10am-4pm.Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center – Conference Room 1 9601 Townline Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
AODA RESEARCH AND STUDIES
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose (poisoning) deaths. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137%, including a 200% increase in the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids (opioid pain relievers and heroin). CDC analyzed recent multiple cause-of-death mortality data to examine current trends and characteristics of drug overdose deaths, including the types of opioids associated with drug overdose deaths.
Overdose deaths outnumber traffic fatalities in the US, and someone dies every 14 minutes from a drug overdose in this country- startling facts! In ...
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Opioid Dependence Peaks among Younger Age Group, Study Finds A Michigan State University study found that 14- and 15-year-olds are at a higher risk of becoming dependent on prescription drugs within a 12-month period after using them extra-medically, or beyond the prescribed amount. Read on
A Washington Post story on excessive drinking carefully explains how so many American adults are drinking themselves to death. What makes this story worth reading and saving is that it goes behind the numbers offering easily understood explanations.Alcohol, explained in 35 maps and charts - Vox
The history of alcohol is as long and complicated as the history of human civilization. While a lot of people love their alcohol, very few are familiar with its past ...
Kratom Used as Alternative to Heroin, But Can Lead to Addiction: ExpertsThe drug kratom is being used by some people as an alternative to heroin and other illegal drugs even though it, too, can be addictive, The New York Times reports. Kratom is increasingly popular and easily available.
Massachusetts Officials Report Eight Deaths in One Week From "Hollywood" HeroinMassachusetts State Police report eight people have died in one week from a deadly strain of heroin known as "Hollywood" heroin. Officials say they are not sure how long the strain has been in the state.
More Than 47,000 Americans Died of Drug Overdoses in 2014, Setting Record More than 47,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2014, setting a new record, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drug overdoses increased 6.5 percent from 2013.
E-Cigarette Advertising Found to be Pervasive for Youth, CDC SaysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vital Signs addresses a single, important public health topic each month. This month's edition presents their latest findings on youth exposure to e-cigarette advertising. They also highlight strategies to prevent youth exposure to e-cigarette advertising and youth e-cigarette use.Read on
ADVOCACY , LEGAL ISSUES AND POLICY EFFORTS
Congress included $110 million for Drug Courts, DWI Courts, and Veterans Treatment Courts in the fiscal year 2016 federal spending bill! President Obama signed the bill into law in late December.This is the highest funding level in drug court history and is a $13 million increase over last year.
State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris and the California Department of Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday that providers who log in with secure Web browsers starting Jan. 8 will be using the new version of the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System, known as CURES 2.0. The system is designedto prevent overdoses and illegal sales of prescription drugs. It also helps guard against patients receivingnarcotics from multiple physicians or taking harmful combinations of drugs.The CURES database allowsproviders to review a patient’s medication history before prescribing new drugs, according to the statement. More than 5.5 million such requests have been processed so far in 2015 alone.
, the article below gives an overview of some Wisconsin companies finding business opportunities in states that allow medical and/or recreational marijuana.
If a bill proposed by Rep. Jacque becomes law in Wisconsin as attached would preempt the nearly 50 local social host ordinances that currently exist. It would set the forfeiture at a maximum of $500 for a first offense. In addition, unlike the Two Rivers model ordinance adopted by many communities, this draft does 1) not state that the "host" need not be present, 2) only applies to individual age 18 or older and 3) fails to enumerate the wide range of locations including hotel rooms listed in the Two Rivers draft. The primary proponent, Rep. Jacque argue a state wide bill would be more effective than the "existing patchwork" of local ordinances.
Commentary: Novel Approaches to Regulating Synthetic SubstancesNovel psychoactive substances, also known as synthetic drugs, are notoriously difficult to legislate. It seems that as soon as a substance is scheduled as a controlled substance under state or federal law, the formula is changed and a new variety appears on the market that is technically legal, explains Heather Gray, Legislative Director of National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws.
Federal Effort to Curb Painkiller Prescribing Faces OppositionThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention face stiff opposition to its effort to reduce prescribing of opioid painkillers, the Associated Press reports. Critics of new prescribing guidelines include drug manufacturers, industry-funded groups and some public health officials.
Some States Remain Staunch Opponents of Marijuana Legalization While marijuana, both recreational and medical, is legal in a growing number of states, some states remain unlikely to legalize the drug any time soon, according to USA Today. These include states in the South, West and Midwest.
New dietary guidelines have been released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report says “Excessive alcohol consumption—which includes binge drinking (4 or more drinks for women and 5 or more drinks for men within about 2 hours); heavy drinking (8 or more drinks a week for women and 15 or more drinks a week for men); and any drinking by pregnant women or those under 21 years of age—has no benefits. "
WEBLINKS AND RESOURCES
Here is a list of best practices for retailers to prevent underage shoplifting of alcohol products.
FUNDING, PARTNERING, RECOGNITION, CONTINUING ED AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
NAADAC Minority Fellowship Program For Addiction Counselors. NAADAC is proud to announce the opening of the 2nd cohort of the NAADAC Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors (NMFP-AC)for master’s level students in the last year of a graduate program with an addiction/substance use disorder program or track.
At least 36 students who commit to working with the needs of transition age youth and/or racial and ethnic minorities post-graduation will be provided tuition stipends of up to $20,000 per student, training, education, and professional mentorship. For eligibility and application :
Application Period: December 15, 2015-March 15, 2016.
Wisconsin Indian Education Association 2015 Persons of the Year Awards. Each year WIEA takes nominations from across Wisconsin for the following categories:
- Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year
- Outstanding Indian Elder of the Year
- Indian Educator of the Year
- Friend of Indian Education (non-Indian person)
- Indian Parent (s) of the Year
Click here to view a printable version of the
Award Nomination Criteria and the2016 Awards Nomination Form
Nominations must be postmarked by February 29, 2016.
For more information visit Wisconsin Indian Education Association's website at
The Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is a Federal grant program that provides funding to community-based coalitions that organize to prevent youth substance use. Since the passage of theDFC Act in 1997, the DFC Program has funded more than 2,000 coalitions and currently mobilizes nearly 9,000 community volunteers across the country.The philosophy behind the DFC Program is that local drug problems require local solutions.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Application Due Date: March 18, 2016
- Anticipated Total Available Funding: $8,750,000
- Estimated Number of Awards: Approximately 70 grant awards
- Estimated Award Amount: Up to $125,000 per year
- DFC Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
- DFC Funding Opportunity Announcement FAQs
DFC FOA Helpline Team
Division of Community Programs
(240) 276-1270
Coalition Grant Funding Opportunity The Cardinal Health Foundation and their Generation Rx program are proud to partner with CADCA to support community coalitions in preventing the misuse of prescription medications. Applications due January 22, 2015. Read on
New CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Funding Opportunity
CDC has announced the availability of funding for the Core State Violence and Injury Prevention Program (CORE SVIPP, CDC-RFA-CE16-1602). It will provide resources and support for implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of injury and violence prevention programs, practices, and policies. Core SVIPP will build on the state capacity that was established through the previous iterations of Core VIPP. Its purpose is to decrease injury and violence related morbidity and mortality, and increase sustainability of injury prevention programs and practices. Applications are due on April 8, 2016.
Helping Young Parents Transition from Jail to Family
Grants help support activities leading to a successful transition for young fathers and mothers as they return to their families and communities from detention, out-of-home placement or incarceration.
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Here’s a website that the Native American Report keeps showing grants and deadlines. Looks pretty good!