Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications on
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 29th | 10 AM - 2 PM Local Time
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ODP encourages Idahoans to dispose of unused or expired medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 AM - 2 PM Local Time.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was initiated by the Drug Enforcement Agency in 2010 to address the public safety issue created by unused or expired prescription medications that are highly susceptible to misuse, abuse, and theft.
To find a Take Back Day event in your area, visit the DEA National Take Back Day webpage at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
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Harwood Elementary celebrated Eat Together Idaho and National Family Day by hosting 125 adults and children for a community family dinner on September 26th. The evening also featured a workshop geared toward strengthening family connections.
Is your family or organization celebrating Eat Together Idaho? Share your photos with us! Please send photos to Destinie at destinie.triplett@odp.idaho.gov
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Funding Opportunity: SABG Mini-Grants
ODP is excited to announce the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) Mini-Grant opportunity for SFY2023. This funding is to be used by prevention providers seeking funding to provide substance misuse services directly to Idaho youth, families and other at-risk individuals, and/or community coalitions seeking funding to employ environmental strategies designed to reduce the impact of substance misuse at the community level.
Eligible applicants include any governmental entity (including tribal entities), such as counties, cities, schools and school districts, local law enforcement agencies, other public entities, and non-profit private entities such as community-based organizations.
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2022 - 2023 ISLD Alcohol Education Mini Grant Program
Now Accepting Applications!
Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2022
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The Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) along with the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) recognizes the importance of its role in the area of alcohol education and prevention.
The 2022-2023 ISLD Alcohol Education Mini Grant Program is now open for submissions. All members of the community including law enforcement, schools, colleges, universities and nonprofit agencies are invited to apply for an award. This is a competitive grant process and the winners will be announced in December 2022.
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Virtual Grant Writing Workshop |
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ODP is excited to provide a free Virtual Grant Writing Workshop for our Idaho prevention partners! The Workshop will consist of eight, two-hour sessions. Sessions will be twice a week, every Monday and Wednesday, from January 9 – February 1, 2023.
Workshop participants will go step-by-step through the grant writing process and sessions will cover topics ranging from grant writing basics, developing logic models, creating budgets and narratives, and more.
Participants that complete all eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. Space is limited and registration is first come, first serve.
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This Week is Red Ribbon Week!
October 23rd - 31st
Celebrate Life: Live Drug Free
Red Ribbon Week is a national anti-drug campaign that is celebrated annually, October 23-31. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and young adults in communities and schools across the nation pledge to live drug-free by wearing red ribbons and participating in school- and community-wide anti-drug events. Red Ribbon Week was first celebrated in 1988 in memory of DEA agent, Enrique (Kiki) Camarena.
Get involved:
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ODP's Youth Activity Sheets
Printable activities that offer character development games, materials, and activity ideas for families to use at home
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Name It to Tame It – Taking time to identify their emotions can help your child feel calmer
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Wheel of Boredom – Take a spin to direct to a new activity when your child is bored
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Belly Breathing – Help your child relax with this simple exercise
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Gratitude Board – Focusing on what your child is grateful for can help them feel more positive
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Kindness Challenge – This sheet encourages your child to practice kindness during the week
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Positive Rocks – Decorating rocks for our neighbors and helpers is a fun way to share happiness
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Mindfulness with Animals – Use cute critters to practice mindfulness with younger children
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Mandala Art – Invite your child to create their own symbolic work of art
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5 Senses & Feeling Calm – This activity helps your child recall a comforting memory when they’re feeling anxious
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Cartoon Adventure – Encourage your child to think of a story and draw it
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Nature Scavenger Hunt – Get outside for a fun scavenger hunt for the entire family
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Your Story – In this activity, your child will answer questions about themselves and then share it with the family
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Something for the Pain Podcast
Tune in for Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Episodes
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Something for the Pain is ECHO Idaho’s CE-eligible podcast made for Idaho’s healthcare professionals who help prevent, treat and facilitate recovery from opioid and substance use disorders in communities across the state. Season two, out now, features didactic presentations focusing on perinatal substance use disorder.
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NEWS STORIES & REPORTS | UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Local News Stories
National News Stories
Research
Reports
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Observances & Events
Webinar & Training Opportunities
- Nov. 1: 2022 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention. Learn More.
- Nov. 2: Safer Homes, Safer Communities: Firearms, Safety, Culture. Learn More.
- Nov 14 - 25th: Moderated Prevention Ethics Course. Learn More
Next Month...
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