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| November 2009 E-News | Back Link |
November Prevention Focus The Great American Smoke Out The Great American Smoke Out takes place on November 19, 2009. On this day, people will be challenged to quit smoking for at least one day in hopes that they might quit for good. Research tells us that smokers experience more success when they receive support. With more than 43 million U.S. adult smokers, it is important to provide vital support to help individuals kick the habit. To learn more about what you can do, click here. New Director of Ohio Department of Public Safety Committed to Forming Partnerships to Address Substance Abuse Cathy Collins Taylor State of Ohio Photograph In September, the Governor appointed Cathy Collins-Taylor as Director of Ohio Department of Public Safety. She recently served as the executive director of the Department’s Ohio Investigative Unit. Click here for an interview with the new director.
November 17, 2009 Next SPCA Meeting Members of the Statewide Prevention Coalition Association will be meeting on November 17, 2009 at Drug-Free Action Alliance from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to address the scope of the prescription drug problem in Ohio and what communities are currently doing to prevent abuse and overdoses. RCHs (3.5 hours) for prevention professionals will be available. Click here to learn more. . .
The City of Upper Arlington Brings More Than $5,000 to the Know ! Program The City of Upper Arlington remains part of the solution! Led by City Manager Virginia Barney, donated $5,000 to the Know ! program: an awareness and action campaign empowering parents to raise their children to be substance-free. Click here to read more. . .
(Pictured from left) Upper Arlington City Manager Virginia Barney is presented with a plaque of "thanks' by Know! Project Director, Michelle Morse. City of Upper Arlington Photograph
Drug-Free Action Alliance Releases its New Environmental Prevention Guide
Drug-Free Action Alliance is now accepting nominations for its Enrique Camarena Award
Drug-Free Work Week Toolkit Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free, a unique coalition of current and former Governors' spouses, federal agencies, and public and private organizations, is an initiative to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15. They have partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Working Partners to create a toolkit to provide community leaders with tools to take action at the state and local levels to encourage the adoption of drug-free workplace programs that incorporate underage drinking prevention education for parents. Click here to learn more. . . Odds and Ends
November 18 and 19. Drug-Free Action Alliance is now on Facebook and we invite you to join us. Happy Thanksgiving! Drug-Free Action Alliance |
