JUNE 2017 ISSUE
Access practical tools, timely resources, and stories of success from across the nation to inspire and support your substance misuse prevention efforts.

GETTING THE MESSAGE RIGHT! Considerations for Developing and Implementing Media Campaigns to Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse and Opioid Overdose

Tuesday, June 13, 3:00 p.m. EDT
This national CAPT webinar will present key steps for developing and implementing successful media campaigns with non-stigmatizing prevention messages. Register Now!



NEW CAPT TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Media Campaigns to Prevent Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse
Provides links and contact information for a selection of campaigns to prevent prescription drug and opioid misuse, developed by states across the United States.    Read More  >
Media Campaigns to Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse, Youth Marijuana Misuse, and Underage Drinking: Evidence of Effectiveness
Summarizes evaluation findings from a selection of media campaigns (current and past) shown to be effective in preventing critical substance use-related problems.    Read More  >
SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE FIELD
Coaching for Success Builds Community Prevention Leaders, One Cohort at a Time
For the past three years, CAPT's Coaching for Success initiative has provided targeted assistance to strengthen the prevention efforts of select community-level practitioners funded under SAMHSA's Partnerships for Success program. Read More  >
UPCOMING EVENTS
National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media
August 15-17, 2017, Atlanta, Georgia. Provides an opportunity for individuals from academia, public health, federal and state government, and the private sector to shape the future of health communications, marketing, and media practice.   Read More  >
30th Annual 2017 National Prevention Network Conference
September 12-14, 2017, Anaheim, California. The theme of this year's conference is Rooted in Tradition, Strengthened by Science, Evolving the Field of Prevention.   Read More  >
NADAAC Annual Conference 2017
September 22-26, 2017, Denver, Colorado. Will feature full-day pre-and post-conference trainings, a two-day substance abuse professional training, daily morning and afternoon keynote speakers, and an exhibit hall.   Read More  >
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS TO COPY AND SHARE
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