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APRIL 2015 - In This Issue:
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| APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH 
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The ESAP Coalition will be visiting local retail liquor establishments on Thursday, April 23
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from 4:30-7:30pm to
hang posters, place decals on cooler doors, post bottle tags on alcohol packaging and distribute coasters
reminding patrons of the risks when purchasing alcohol for minors.
The YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! campaign materials were created by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) to remind adults that preventing underage drinking is
everyone's
responsibility.
YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! is a statewide campaign, sponsored by the ILCC's Don't Be Sorry campaign, and carry a positive message serving as a reminder that the vast majority of adults in Illinois do not provide alcohol to minors. Preventing underage drinking is everyone's responsibility, and adults, youth, law enforcement and retail stores all need to be part of the solution. The ESAP Coalition's mission is to increase the health of Evanston youth by preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use through community-level strategies. The coalition's Alcohol Committee and its volunteers, including group members from the Evanston Police Department, Evanston Township High School, and the Music Institute of Chicago's Institute for Therapy through the Arts are implementing Evanston's 2015 YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! campaign. ESAP Coalition strategies are informed by local assessment. Data collected from Evanston youth show that adult provision of alcohol for youth is a concern in the community. According to results from the 2014 Illinois Youth Survey, 59% of Evanston youth who drink alcohol obtain it from at least one of the following sources: a knowing parent, another knowing adult, an older sibling, or a stranger who purchased it for them. The YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! campaign hopes to encourage adults to think twice before making it easier for youth to access alcohol. Currently, the following Evanston businesses have agreed to participate in this year's campaign: D&D Finer Foods, Jewel-Osco (on Chicago Ave), Evanston 1st Liquors, Vinic Wine Company, Food for Less, La Macchina, Bar Louie, Buffalo Joes, Dave's Italian Kitchen, Fire House Grill, Flat Top Grill, Lou Malnati's, Celtic Knot, Starbucks (on Sherman Ave), Tommy Nevins, Ten Mile House and World of Beer. The ESAP Coalition thanks these businesses for their commitment to keep Evanston youth alcohol-free. To learn out more about the YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! campaign or to become involved, please contact the ESAP Coalition Coordinator, Karen Finstad, at esapc.coordinator@gmail.com or visit the ESAP Coalition online at www.esapcoalition.org. |
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4/16 | Community Outreach Committee Meeting PEER Services, 10:30-11:30AM
4/20 | Tobacco Committee Meeting Civic Center, 10:30-11:30AM
4/21 | Alcohol Commitee Meeting Evanston Public Library,
11:00AM-
12:00PM
4/23 |
Evanston Fire Department Health Clinic,
4/23 |
Your Actions Matter Campaign 1702 Sherman Ave 4:30-7:30pm
4/27 |
Executive Committee Meeting 5:15-6:45pm
5/19 |
Coalition Meeting
ETHS (location TBA)
4:30-5:30PM
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Patricia A. Vance
started as a volunteer with the ESAP Coalition in 2014. Pat is a former Township Supervisor of the Town of the City of Evanston (2001-2013) and immediate-past Executive Director of CEDA/Neighbors at Work. She has been engaged in community work for over 30 years. She has served as a past president of the Evanston Way, SASI, Meals at Home and as a member of numerous boards and coalitions. She is a very active member of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Chi Omega Chapter, having served as its former president for four years.
Pat received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and her graduate degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. She has committed her life to "service to all mankind" by engaging in a wide variety of community activities bringing attention to issues of poverty and lack of affordable health care.
Pat has recently taken on the positon of Chair of the Community Outreach Committee for the ESAP Coalition. The aim of the committee is to inform residents about the work of the coalition and get them engaged in committee work and projects of the coalition.
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| "ESAP Coalition's mission is to increase the health of Evanston youth by preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use through community-level strategies."
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| Rauner suspends $26 million in social services, public health grants |
Illinois Governor Rauner recently suspended $26 million in social services and public health grants in an attempt to close a $1.6 billion budget hole. Public service departments are struggling to make ends meet, as they expect that many children, immigrants, and patients alike must be told that there is no money to help them. Included in the massive cuts is a $3 million suspension in addiction prevention services and the Tobacco Quitline which impacts over 90,000 people each year. Read more ...
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| Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored Alcohol Awareness month to reduce stigma and encourage communities to find solutions to alcohol-related issues. This year, the NCADD has chosen to focus on the growing problem of underage drinking and a call for cooperative efforts from schools, organizations, government, and media to tackle its complexities. They have provided materials for anyone who wants to work in support of the campaign on their website. Read more ... |
| Science, Health, and Alcohol |
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has released their newest report detailing recent scientific findings about nutrition and health. For the first time, the report includes "moderate alcohol intake" as a component of a healthy diet, a huge step forward from alcohol's previous inclusion in the "Foods and Food Components to Reduce." Unlike what most lobbyists in industry have pushed, present research shows that health risks associated with alcohol intake are dose-dependent. The report is open for public comment through May 8
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The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network has created a quick infographic to show the effects of marijuana on the body, especially for youth. The graphic covers areas from the statistics of usage tothe mental and physical symptoms of the substance. See it in English and Spanish
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| E-Cigarettes Linked to Cancer |
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A recent study found that e-cigarettes, popularly thought of as harmless, actually omit formaldehyde in their vapors. As of yet, scientists do not know the specific behavior of formaldehyde in the respiratory tract, but the International Agency for Research on Cancer lists formaldehyde as a group 1 carcinogen.
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Evanston Fire Department Health Clinic
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In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, the Evanston Fire Department and the City of Evanston's Health & Human Services Department will be providing free health care screenings and education on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 1PM to 4:30PM. This event is open to the public and will be located at Evanston Fire Station 3 (1105 Central Street). Screenings will include blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose level checks, and materials on alcohol awareness will be distributed on site. For more information, please call or text 847-448-4311, or dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.
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STAY CONNECTED
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This newsletter was developed under grant #SP016534 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed by the ESAP Coalition are those of its members and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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