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September is National Recovery Month. During this annual observance, we celebrate the millions of Americans who are living their lives in recovery from mental and substance use disorders and honor those who work to make recovery possible. We also take time to remember the people who have lost their lives and those who still need help. The 2021 National Recovery Month theme, “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” reminds people in recovery and those who support them, that recovery belongs to all of us.
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This month also highlights the importance of promoting and supporting new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. There are various ways your community or organization can promote Recovery Month. Consider hosting an event or checking out SAMHSA's website for a downloadable toolkit that includes web banners, logos and more.
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"It does not matter how deep you fall,
what matters is how high you bounce back."
– Unknown
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Excessive alcohol use plays a significant role in violent crime. Studies have shown that when communities reduce alcohol access through policy, they also reduce violence. The APRC has created a resource that communities and coalitions can use to approach policymakers with solutions for a healthier and safer community.
The Alcohol Policy Resource Center can assist with how to analyze your data, scan your community, and match policy/strategy to assessment findings. If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to Kellie Henrichs or Jody Heavilin.
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Follow Our New Social Media Pages! |
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You can now find the Alcohol Policy Resource Center on Facebook and LinkedIn. Like, follow and share the APRC's page for exciting announcements, informative graphics and resources. Click the icons below to connect with APRC's new social handles:
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Attend this Month's Virtual Summit!
Registration is now open for the virtual Detour 2021: Youth Traffic Safety Summit, taking place September 30th. Hear from State and National Speakers who will share resources needed during the pandemic. It might feel different out there but we need to keep youth engaged in Traffic Safety issues. This Summit is for Youth and adults who are concerned about and want to make a difference in the safety of our roads and those that use them. Register now at no cost to you or your group.
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Technical Assistance, commonly referred to as consulting or coaching, is a one-on-one service that provides timely, flexible, and targeted support to an organization. Using a collaborative approach, Prevention First builds a prevention professional’s capacity to address their local conditions and develop their own prevention solutions to amplify programmatic effectiveness. |
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Online Training Spotlight: AOD effects and Trends
Prevention First is excited to announce that our AOD Effects and Trends online training has been revised and updated. This training is great for prevention specialists that are new to the field as well as for those more experienced who want a review or would like to stay up to date on the most recent trends and statistics.
This online training provides general information about substance use disorder and the impact of substance use on the brain and adolescent development. The training introduces drug classifications and types. Participants will further explore the effects and trends of the most widely used substances by teens - alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and prescription drugs. Participants will learn about the effects of each drug on the brain and body, signs and symptoms of use and state and national rates and trends of use. Participants will obtain additional resources to learn more about the effects and trends of alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
The training is broken into a series of self-paced modules.
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Building Health Equity and Inclusion Resources Compilation from the Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
This resource list was developed by the PTTC Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Practices Work Group, and represents a compilation of resources produced by the PTTC Network to help individuals understand the impact of culture and identity in prevention efforts. Click here for free access to all resources
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Online Self Study Courses |
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For more information about technical assistance or other services we offer,
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Drug Take Back Day
October 23, 2021
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Be on the lookout for collection sites around you after October 1st. You can also partner with your local law enforcement agency to host a drop-off site.
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IABH Conference 2021 Postponed
Spring 2022
After consultation with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Executive Committee and Conference Committee, it has been decided that the 2021 IABH Annual Conference will be postponed. The in-person program from September 8-10 and the virtual component will be rescheduled for Spring of 2022.
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Women and Alcohol: Breaking Down the Myths & Stigmas |
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Good Morning America recently published an article that highlights taboo facts and stigmas that women should know about alcohol and their health. It counters these myths with research, including data that confirms the increases in alcohol consumption among adult women. You can read the full article here.
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There's a Resource for That!
We have created and gathered helpful resources to help you deliver strategic and intentional prevention efforts. Visit our Substance Use Prevention Resource Center to find a collection of resource guides, video links, full toolkits and curriculums, tip sheets and more.
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Professional Development at Your Pace |
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Archived Webinars
Don't miss out on Prevention First's collection of live webinars to watch at your own convenience:
For APRC Webinars, visit their GoTo Stage for archived webinars.
For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Webinars, visit their webpage.
For SUPR Treatment & Recovery Webinars, visit SUPR Training Events- Archived Webinar on the sidebar.
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