From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Fri Jul 10 12:04:55 2009 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:04:55 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] CADCA and Lions Clubs International Join Force Message-ID: July 9, 2009 Saw this and thought it may be of interest to some folks, since I know some are working with their local chapters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - CADCA and Lions Clubs International Join Forces to Reduce Drug Use CADCA has launched a new partnership with Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service club organization, in an effort to strengthen collaboration between community coalitions and Lions Clubs members. Lions Clubs International has 1.3 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographic areas. The organization has made a strong commitment to community service and helping youth throughout the world-working on a variety of issues, including preventing youth drug use. Lions clubs, which are made of up volunteers, evaluate community needs and choose service projects to meet those needs. They sponsor programs for young people, including youth groups called Leo clubs, and provide scholarships and recreational opportunities. "We are excited to begin a formal partnership with Lions Clubs International. This is truly a synergistic relationship that can only benefit both Lions and CADCA members," said Gen. Arthur T. Dean, CADCA Chairman and CEO. "Not only do both organizations share a common goal-to provide young people with the skills they need to reject drugs and live healthy, productive lives-but they are both member organizations built on communities working together to make change happen." Together, CADCA and Lions Clubs International have committed to work together to develop strategies in three distinct areas: 1.) Increase awareness and education about the mission and projects of each organization through all communications vehicles and at each organization's major conferences. 2.) Provide opportunities for Lions Clubs members and community coalitions to meaningfully connect at the local level. 3.) Consider future partnerships, both domestically and internationally, that seek to reduce drug use and its associated consequences. There are many ways that community coalitions and Lions Clubs can work together. In fact, today many coalitions already count on the support of their local Lions Clubs. CADCA would like to encourage these types of partnerships. To find out if there is a Lions Clubs in your area, visit the organization's Lions Clubs Locator . For questions, contact Mia Wallace at 703-706-0560 ext. 265 or via e-mail at mwallace at cadca.org. From lwilliams at mcd.org Tue Jul 14 07:02:38 2009 From: lwilliams at mcd.org (Linda Williams) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:38 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program trainings Message-ID: MYSPP is going paperless this year but we wanted to let you know that we're ready to register people for any of the opportunities below. We would also appreciate your help in forwarding this announcement to any relevant groups. Thanks so much! From: Joanne DeCampos Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:16 PM To: Carrie Horne; Cheryl DiCara; Christine Canty Brooks; Dale Lancaster; Daniel Despard; Danny Gay; Geoff Miller; Greg Marley; Holly Stover; Janice LaChance; Jason Charland; Joan Smyrski; Joanne DeCampos; Joe Riddick; Kristine Bertini; Linda Williams; Lisa Sockabasin; Mary Cuskelly; Marya Faust; Nancy Birkhimer; Pete Spears; Peter Diplock; Peter MacMullan; Sandy Fisher; Sarah Stewart; Steve Meister; Steven Sherrets; Susan Lieberman; Tom Lynn Subject: Hi All! The 2009-2010 Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Training schedule is now available. I also wanted to announce that we have 2 new exciting workshops being offered this training year. New Developments in Understanding and Treating Non-Suicidal Self-Injury by Barent Walsh on 10/16 in Portland & Suicide Assessment Clinician Training by Greg Marley on 6 different dates throughout the year and state. Details about these trainings can be found on http://www.maine.gov/suicide/trainings/index.htm If you would like to register for any of these trainings please go to: http://www.mcdregistration.org/registrations.asp As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call. Joanne Joanne De Campos MYSPP/SAMHSA Project Assistant 207-622-7566 x202 However good or bad a situation is, it will change. Unknown From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Wed Jul 15 13:00:59 2009 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:00:59 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] 2009 OSA Prevention Provider Day - Call for Proposals Message-ID: Call for Proposals Reminder: The Maine Office of Substance Abuse is proud to host its 6th Annual Prevention Provider Day-to be held at the Spectacular Events Center in Bangor, Maine November 5, 2009. The conference will focus on the many facets of providing Substance Abuse Prevention strategies, programs, and practices successfully. A forum for substance abuse prevention providers to exchange information, develop skills, and foster collaboration and coordination will also be provided. Candidate Topics for Abstracts-OSA is requesting abstracts for oral presentations that are applicable to the substance abuse prevention field. This year's theme is "Maine's Prevention Workforce: Learning, Sharing, Developing, & Working." We are seeking proposals that address at least one of the following categories: - Policy Development and Change - Collaboration - Media and Communications - Education - Enforcement To Be Considered for Presentation: Proposals must be received by August 1, 2009. Download the Form (word or pdf) and Instructions at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/prevention/provider/workdevevents.htm http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/prevention/provider/documents/Call%20for%2 0Present%20form.doc From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Fri Jul 17 07:16:42 2009 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:16:42 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Prevention Convention Call for Presentations Message-ID: Dear Substance Abuse Prevention Providers and Interested Parties, The Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Prevention Convention Powerful Prevention for ME to be held at the Spectacular Events Center in Bangor, Maine on November 6, 2009. The conference is co-located with the OSA Provider day that will be held on November 5, 2009 at the same facility. The Prevention Convention is a unique opportunity to bring together coalitions, stakeholders and individuals who are working together to build a unified and statewide voice for substance abuse prevention. This year we welcome voices from the field to showcase best practices and lessons learned to share with the larger Maine prevention field. Although, we cannot offer compensation at this time for presenters, some mileage may be compensated and all presenters will receive free admission, be included in special events before the Convention and will be include in all press materials leading up to the event. For more information and application to present please visit www.masap.org/site/default.asp to download materials. From Jo.Mccaslin at maine.gov Fri Jul 17 10:02:29 2009 From: Jo.Mccaslin at maine.gov (Mccaslin, Jo) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:02:29 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] PartySmarter survey Message-ID: We need help reaching a hard to reach group - Maine residents between the ages of 18-25. We're trying to reach this group with a totally confidential survey that will be used to help us develop messages about partying smarter, (having a good time, but lowering the chances of problems). Please help us by taking the survey, if you are within the age of 18-25, or by passing it along to as many young adults as you know. Again - the results are totally confidential - and responses will not be traced to participants. In addition - those who complete the survey can post their contact information in a separate web form at the end of the survey and will be eligible for a $250 Gift Card to Amazon.com. Since those eligible are only among this small, select population, the odds of winning are pretty good! Thank you for your help! The link to the survey is http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229CLZGYCSR. _______________________________________________ Jo McCaslin, MLIS Office of Substance Abuse Information & Resource Center 41 Anthony Avenue #11 State House Station Augusta ME 04333-0011 jo.mccaslin at maine.gov Web: www.maineosa.org IRC: 1-800-499-0027 desk: (207) 287-8917 TTY: 1-800-606-0215 From Projectaware at maine.rr.com Sat Jul 25 12:35:03 2009 From: Projectaware at maine.rr.com (Project AWARE) Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:35:03 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Summer Film Institute News Flash In-Reply-To: <00d001c92a4e$268b9f70$73a2de50$@rr.com> References: <00d001c92a4e$268b9f70$73a2de50$@rr.com> Message-ID: <003401ca0d45$dcd9b480$968d1d80$@rr.com> PLEASE FORWARD. THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING SO REGISTER TODAY! We have some great news for people attending the Project AWARE Summer Film Institute beginning August 12. GumSpirits a Portland based film production company, will be providing training in filming, editing and more. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to go on set with GumSpirits and Project AWARE as they shoot Project AWARE's 3rd educational movie about role modeling. GumSpirits is recognized for producing high quality video including feature length films. Their first movie "Sundowning" received wide praise, recognition and a number of awards. Their recent release "Three Priests" in an independent film written and directed by GumSpirits owner Jim Cole. One of the leads in the film is Co-Owner Aaron Duffey. The company also provided filming and editing. This is a high quality feature length production and can be found on ITunes, Netflix, Blockbuster and more. You can see info about GumSpirits including the film trailers at www.gumspirits.com You will be impressed! THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ASPIRING MEDIA STUDENT. AN INSTITUTE WHICH INCLUDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH A PREMIERE MAINE FILMMAKER. DON'T PASS IT UP! Follow the link below to learn more about the Summer Film Institute and how to register. You can also call 207.282.5598 or write projectaware at maine.rr.com Summer Film Institute 2009 (Aug. 12-14 and 2 days during Aug.15-18) http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001LeRTf993QkAEEkqPze_-CpqLlVPq Yqf9Sgb6vM8RNdJ2h8WJ5Xybts4utINTYVBOifIs8Y2ZDottXe_ZguGbVTpXhaFFWMMzrd8C5hun 1Oq5n8bM6eAeW5t2aPtrHEFU (please forgive duplicate e-mails; you are receiving this because we think you or someone you know might be interested!) ------------------------------------------------ www.projectaware.net Carl Lakari Project AWARE Coordinator ph. 207-282-5598 projectaware at maine.rr.com go to www.untoldstoriesmovie.com to order "Untold Stories: the truth about bullying and harassment" a comprehensive educational package From Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov Mon Jul 27 09:23:28 2009 From: Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov (Goodwin, Jacinda) Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:23:28 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Prevention News Message-ID: <85EFB83FC912D542B4A480D9B1590DD3065450CF@SOM-TEAQASMAIL5.som.w2k.state.me.us> Dear Prevention Colleagues, Below is the substance abuse prevention funding and news. The source of this information is noted in each section. Please follow up with contact information found associated with each article or go to the sites listed below. If you wish to post information that you believe would be pertinent to your prevention colleagues please forward that information to me at Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov for review and possible posting. Search the Maine Prevention Calendar for upcoming trainings, conferences, and workshops (you can also submit statewide and regional events for posting): www.mainepreventioncalendar.org New Hampshire Medical-Marijuana Bill Vetoed http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2009/new-hampshire. html July 23, 2009 News Summary New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch vetoed a medical-marijuana bill passed by the state legislature, which in turn promised an override attempt, the Concord Monitor reported July 11. Lynch said the legislation was seriously flawed but also stated in his veto message that he was open to a revised version that would allow medical use of the drug with tighter controls over cultivation and distribution. The legislation vetoed by Lynch already had been amended to address some of the governor's concerns, including deletion of a provision that would have allowed patients to grow marijuana at home. Lynch said the revised bill failed to ensure stringent oversight of volunteers working at so-called "compassion centers" which would distribute the drug to qualified patients. Bill supporters slammed Lynch for vetoing the measure, saying it would have been the strictest of the 13 medical-marijuana laws now in effect in states across the country. "This is clearly a politically directed decision, based on misinformation and lies," said Rep. Evalyn Merrick, the bill sponsor. "It appears the governor may not have thoroughly read the bill in its entirety." The state House passed the measure by a wide margin, but the vote was just 14-10 in the Senate, making a veto override bid difficult. FDA Calls e-Cigarettes Toxic, Warns Against Use http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2009/fda-calls-e-ci garettes-toxic.html July 23, 2009 News Summary Electronic cigarettes, touted as a smoke-free and less-harmful alternative to smoking, contain toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, according to tests conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CNN reported July 22 that the FDA said that e-cigarettes, which vaporize nicotine and other chemicals to allow for inhalation, have not been approved for human consumption, are potentially appealing to children, and are the subject of dubious safety claims. "The FDA is concerned about the safety of these products and how they are marketed to the public," said FDA Commmissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. The FDA analysis found that the devices contained diethelene glycol, a toxic chemical found in antifreeze, and nitrosamines and other carcinogens. "We know very little about these devices, but to say they are healthy -- that's highly doubtful," said Jonathan Samet, director of the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California. "It is very important that parents let their children know [e-cigarettes] are not safe and to make recommendations, or even enforce rules that they not be used," added Jonathan Winickoff, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Tobacco Consortium. iPhone App Helps Marijuana Users Find Drug http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2009/iphone-app-hel ps-marijuana.html July 26, 2009 News Summary A new application for the Apple iPhone called Cannabis uses mapping technology to help marijuana users find the nearest source for buying the drug, the Guardian reported July 20. The application, which has been approved by Apple and costs $2.99, won't point users to a local street corner dealer but does provide locations and directions to legal medical collectives, doctors, clinics and other sources for medical-marijuana in U.S. states where the drug is approved for medical use. The Cannabis app also provides information on marijuana advocacy organizations. iPhone owners are expected to use the application to compare prices on marijuana, and the developers promise updates as the drug becomes more widely available for legal use. Alcoholism Among Pre-Teens Often Unnoticed, Untreated http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2009/alcoholism-amo ng-pre-teens.html July 26, 2009 News Summary Most alcoholics start drinking during their teen years, but the disease can also strike those who begin using alcohol at a younger age -- and the problem often goes unrecognized, experts say. The San Francisco Chronicle reported July 16 that Mary Brennan of suburban Chicago began drinking at age 10 with friends of her older brother; by 15, she was bringing vodka to school in Gatorade bottles and getting drunk every day. Her father, a single parent, didn't recognize the problem, even after she overdosed and nearly died. The underage-drinking rate in the U.S. has remained steady in recent years, but some research indicates that youths are starting to drink at a younger age. One study, from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, concluded that about 10 percent of nine-year-olds had consumed more than a sip of alcohol. And research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism indicates that children who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to have drinking problems than those who start drinking at age 21 or later. "A third of kids ages 12 to 17 had their first drink before 13," said Susan Foster, director of policy research for the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. "That's about 6.4 million kids, many more than there have been historically. Very young drinkers are a huge concern." "We've received calls from parents of kids as young as 8," said Cole Rucker, CEO and cofounder of the Echo Malibu treatment center. "Every year, alcohol use shows up in younger and younger kids." Young drinkers often get started with alcohol use by getting drinks from friends or family liquor cabinets. Polls have shown that youths ages 13 and up say it is easy to get alcohol from adults -- and sometimes their own parents, who may themselves have drinking problems. "The traditional thinking is that risk factors for alcohol abuse show up in adolescence," said Robert A. Zucker, Ph.D., director of the Addiction Research Center at the University of Michigan. "But, actually, they can show up earlier -- in children 9 or younger, even in preschoolers." Few treatment programs exist for very young alcoholics, who rarely get adequate services, such as intensive inpatient care. Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy/delete all copies of the original message. From Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov Mon Jul 27 09:45:28 2009 From: Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov (Goodwin, Jacinda) Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:45:28 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Prevention FUNDING News Message-ID: <85EFB83FC912D542B4A480D9B1590DD3065450D1@SOM-TEAQASMAIL5.som.w2k.state.me.us> Dear Prevention Colleagues, Below is the substance abuse prevention funding and news. The source of this information is noted in each section. Please follow up with contact information found associated with each article or go to the sites listed below. If you wish to post information that you believe would be pertinent to your prevention colleagues please forward that information to me at Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov for review and possible posting. Search the Maine Prevention Calendar for upcoming trainings, conferences, and workshops (you can also submit statewide and regional events for posting): www.mainepreventioncalendar.org FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE Wal-Mart Foundation - Wal-Mart Store and Sam's Club Giving Program The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. For health and wellness in particular, the Foundation looks to improve access to healthcare, promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors, and reduce disparities. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), recognized government entities, volunteer Fire Departments, K-12 Public Schools/Districts, Charter Schools, Colleges, Universities, Private Schools with tax-exempt status, and faith-based organizations. Deadline: Rolling Please contact the Wal-Mart Foundation for more specific grant information and to apply: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8916.aspx Wachovia Foundation - Wachovia Community Needs Grants The Wachovia Foundation provides Community Needs Grants to support organizations working to improve communities with low- to moderate-income. In particular, the Foundation strives to improve education, community development, and environmental health, ensure access to health and human services, and to bolster civic engagement. Award amounts may vary. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3), have broad community support, and can demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability. Deadline: Rolling Please contact the Wachovia Foundation for more specific grant information and to apply for this funding opportunity: https://www.wachovia.com/foundation/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=93b85ef43a0aa1 10VgnVCM1000004b0d1872RCRD&vgnextfmt=default The Prudential Foundation - Prudential Foundation Revitalizing Communities Grants The Prudential Foundation promotes sustainable communities by focusing its grant making on education, economic development and civic infrastructure. Examples of funded projects are helping to improve schools, promoting neighborhood activities, and preserving parks and playgrounds. Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) or agencies that are members of the Federal, or any State, County or local Municipal government. Deadline: Rolling Please contact The Prudential Foundation for more specific grant information and to apply: http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12373 SOURCE: The Weekly Insider, July 8, 2009, reporting from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy/delete all copies of the original message. From Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov Fri Jul 31 07:19:09 2009 From: Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov (Goodwin, Jacinda) Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:19:09 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Prevention News Message-ID: <85EFB83FC912D542B4A480D9B1590DD30654510E@SOM-TEAQASMAIL5.som.w2k.state.me.us> Dear Prevention Colleagues, Below is the substance abuse prevention funding and news. The source of this information is noted in each section. Please follow up with contact information found associated with each article or go to the sites listed below. If you wish to post information that you believe would be pertinent to your prevention colleagues please forward that information to me at Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov for review and possible posting. Search the Maine Prevention Calendar for upcoming trainings, conferences, and workshops (you can also submit statewide and regional events for posting): www.mainepreventioncalendar.org Record Number Attend CADCA Mid-Year http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/article.asp?id=2259 More than 1300 anti-drug coalition leaders took Louisville, Ky. by storm they week as they attended CADCA's Mid-Year Training Camp, where they networked with their peers, heard from experts in the substance abuse prevention field and learned new strategies to help them tackle their local drug abuse problems. Attendance at the 2009 Mid-Year was the largest of any Mid-Year to date. CADCA's Mid-Year is an intensive four-day training designed specifically for community coalition professionals. This year's Mid-Year, entitled "Major League Coalitions," featured in-depth courses on everything from coalition fundamentals and evaluation to underage drinking policies and social marketing strategies. The 2009 Mid-Year was unique not only because of the record number of attendees, but also because of the diverse range of participants. Participants came from all over the country and world, including nearly all 50 states, several U.S. territories, and 10 countries, providing a unique networking opportunity. Among the participants were large contingents from the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard, and more than 200 youth who took part in CADCA's National Youth Leadership Initiative. Kicking off the Mid-Year was keynote speaker Fran Harding, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, who urged coalitions to try to include substance abuse in any healthcare reform initiative. "When we're working to reduce substance abuse, we are working with the same indicators of risk as those for heart disease, diabetes and obesity," Harding said. "Knock on the doors of the healthcare reform conversation and say 'I need to be a part of this conversation because I have a part in the solution.'" Harding said most people don't understand how substance abuse and addiction is connected to chronic disease, or of the effectiveness of substance abuse prevention. Coalitions, she said, can help educate the public. "In the work that you do, our biggest problem is that the success that you bring to the table everyday is not known or believed by the rest of the people in the country. Let SAMHSA help you to begin to share that success and show people how connected your work is to chronic disease," Harding noted. In addition to hearing from experts in the substance abuse prevention and treatment fields, and participating in four days of workshops, Mid-Year participants also took part in a number of unique activities including a town hall event specifically for Drug-Free Communities program grantees and the World Caf?, a creative meeting method that engages people to participate through conversation in small groups and multiple rounds of discussion. A photo gallery of CADCA's Mid-Year Training Camp will be available next week on CADCA's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/CADCA. Social Network for Community Coalitions Officially Launches at CADCA's Mid-Year http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/article.asp?id=2256 Coalitions asked for better opportunities to network with other groups between face-to-face events and conferences. CADCA has answered with the official launch of Connected Communities a new social network that provides coalition leaders and members the opportunity to connect, communicate and collaborate with others in the field. Connected Communities is a social networking Web site that offers coalitions the opportunity to share their stories, photos, videos and work products, to initiate topical discussions and to get advice from others in the field (including CADCA staff). Coalitions from a particular state or region or that are working on specific issues, such as underage drinking, can create groups that share information about what is working in their communities. The global network can help inform and strengthen your local efforts. Connected Communities is active and membership is open to all community coalition members. We hope you will join the more than 525 members already participating in the network. For more information on Connected Communities or incorporating social media into your coalition's communication efforts, contact Sue Stine, Sr. Manager for Dissemination and Coalition Relations for CADCA's National Coalition Institute at sstine at cadca.org. Washington Post Editorial Calls Amethyst Initiative a Bad Idea http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/article.asp?id=2260 An editorial in the Washington Post published earlier this month said the Amethyst letter, which called for lowering the drinking age, is not the solution to the nation's drinking problem on college campuses. Instead, college administrators should work on enforcing the law. "Some things only seem like a good idea at 3 a.m. Increasingly, the Amethyst Letter, which more than 100 college presidents and chancellors signed last year to advocate rethinking the drinking age, looks like one of them," the editorial reads. The article notes that a recent study published in the in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that binge drinking has decreased nationwide with the increased drinking age - everywhere but on college campuses. The editorial put the blame on college campuses for not enforcing the minimum drinking age law more strictly. "Outside college campuses, where underage drinking is clearly prohibited, young people more often have made the decision not to drink. This, in turn, has helped drive down drunk driving, assault and other unsafe behaviors. For further proof, college administrators should consider their drug policies; the perception that drug use will not be tolerated can and does influence students' choices." The study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryfound that when young people know that the law will be upheld, they adjust their behavior. "Instead of complaining about the drinking age, they [college administrators] should try enforcing it," the editorial noted. Click here to read the full editorial: "A Lower Drinking Age? That would be a bad way to deal with binge drinking on campuses." To learn how your coalition can get involved in the conversation about lowering the drinking age, download CADCA's Support 21 Toolkit . CADCA is Now on Facebook! http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/article.asp?id=2258 Engage with CADCA and meet other people interested in substance abuse prevention. Become a fan of CADCA on Facebook. CADCA's Facebook page features daily updates of relevant news and information, photo galleries from CADCA events, videos and more! And when you become a fan of CADCA, you're showing your support for substance abuse prevention. Visit us now at: www.facebook.com/CADCA. 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