CAPT on the Web - September 2016

What's New in September 2016

Welcome to CAPT on the Web ---- a quick link to the latest prevention resources, articles, and tools on www.samhsa.gov/capt, offering cutting edge research, timely publications, and examples of successful prevention efforts from around the country. Check out what's new on the site!

Grantee Stories and Tools

CAPT Webinar Focuses on Changing Youth Perceptions of Marijuana Risk. This CAPT event highlighted factors and strategies related to the perception of risk and harm of marijuana use among youth ages 12-17.

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Prevention Collaboration in Action

Managing Coalition Dynamics. This tool offers an overview of the four stages of group development (from Tuckman's Stages of Development Team Theory), accompanied by tips for maximizing group productivity and cohesion, reducing conflict, and steering group members toward long-term success.

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Other New Resources from SAMHSA

A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders: Practice and Policy Considerations for Child Welfare, Collaborating Medical, and Service Providers. Developed in collaboration with the Administration for Children and Families, this new SAMHSA publication provides an overview of opioid use among pregnant women, evidence-based treatment recommendations, and tools for developing a collaborative action plan.

Upcoming Events

NAADAC Annual Conference 2016. October 7-11, 2016. Minneapolis, MN. This conference will feature full-day pre-and post-conference trainings, daily keynote speakers in plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and an exhibit hall. Session topics range from co-occurring disorders and cultural humility to recovery support and education.
American Public Health Association 2016 Annual Meeting and EXPO. October 29-November 2, 2016. Denver, CO. This conference brings peers from across the U.S. and around the world to network, educate, and share experiences. This year's conference will focus on health equity and ensuring the right to health.
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse Annual National Conference. November 3-5, 2016. Washington, DC. This conference will feature cutting-edge presentations in substance use research, education, program development and evaluation, clinical care, and policy.

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SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) is a national training and technical assistance system committed to strengthening substance abuse prevention efforts at the regional, State, and local levels and building the nation's behavioral health workforce.

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