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November Awareness

National Drug Facts Week: October 31st November 6th(www.drufactsweek.drugabuse.gov)

Thank a Youth Worker Day: November 4th(www.thankayouthworkerday.org) Great American Smoke Out: November 18th (www.cancer.org) MADDs: Tie One On For Safety (www.madd.org)

December Awareness

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month(www.nhtsa.dot.gov) or(www.3dmonth.org)

November 18th, 2011, Lifestyle Risk Reduction: Talking About Alcohol and OtherDrugs - Part 2, Lawrenceburg, IN:ASAP Center and Dearborn County CASA is hosting this daylong training that will examinethe phases of alcohol and drug use, and how todetermine ones owntrigger level. This training is being held for FREE, however you must have completed Part 1 in orderto attend Part 2. Additionally there will be a $20 fee charged if you register and no show. YourCommunity Consultant has registration forms if you are interested in attending.

November 24th, 2011

November 30th, 2011, Governors Commission for a Drug Free Indiana MonthlyCommission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Government Center South, Conference Room C. (Please check the ICJI website for possiblechange of schedule or meeting room location)

December 6th, 2011, Internal Assets: A Closer Look, Brookville, IN:Stayin Alive ofFranklin County are partnering to put on a 40 Developmental Asset training to look closer at theInternal Assets and how you can help build them in the youth of your community. This event isbeing held at the Goldfinch Restaurant in Brookville from 9AM-11AM and breakfast will be included.To register, please contact Melinda Brown atstayin_alive24@hotmail.com.

Governors Commission for a Drug-Free IndianaRegional Announcements

November 2011

http://www.drufactsweek.drugabuse.gov/http://www.thankayouthworkerday.org/http://www.thankayouthworkerday.org/http://www.thankayouthworkerday.org/http://www.cancer.org/http://www.cancer.org/http://www.madd.org/http://www.madd.org/http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/http://www.3dmonth.org/http://www.3dmonth.org/http://www.3dmonth.org/mailto:stayin_alive24@hotmail.commailto:stayin_alive24@hotmail.commailto:stayin_alive24@hotmail.commailto:stayin_alive24@hotmail.comhttp://www.3dmonth.org/http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/http://www.madd.org/http://www.cancer.org/http://www.thankayouthworkerday.org/http://www.drufactsweek.drugabuse.gov/

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December 6th & 7th, 2011, Because Kids Count Conference, Indianapolis, IN:Save the

date for this annual conference sponsored by Indiana Youth Institute. For additional information gotowww.iyi.org.

December 25th, 2011

December 21st, 2011, Governors Commission for a Drug Free Indiana MonthlyCommission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Government Center South, Conference Room C. (Please check the ICJI website for possiblechange of schedule or meeting room location)

January 1st, 2012

Resources

Catch a Grant from Peyton ManningSuperstar quarterback Peyton Manning of theIndianapolis Colts has a charitable foundation that supports youth programs. The PeyBack Foundationprovides grants to youth organizations that develop life skills and social skills while providing physicalactivity and opportunities for community involvement. Grant range: $1,500 - $10,000. Deadline:February 1, 2012.More info:http://www.peytonmanning.com

Teen Drug Data Offers Warning Signs for FutureDespite some positive signs, the latestMonitoring the Future survey of teen behavior and attitudes indicates troubling trends andperceptions regarding youth drug use. The report indicates erosions in young peoples perceptions ofthe harms associated with smoking marijuana, using Ecstasy, drinking alcohol and using smokelesstobacco. New data shows the improper use of legal substances, like prescription drugs and inhalants,has become a significant problem. For more information:www.monitoringthefuture.org.

Resources to Help Parents Combat Teen Drug UseResearch shows that teens who have aclose relationship with their parents are less likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in other riskybehaviors. ONDCPs National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaignhas a number of resources availablefree of charge to help educate parents in your community. Although overall teen drug use hasdeclined in recent years, it is imperative we continue to work together to educate youth and theirparents. Too many young people are still using illicit drugs and abusing prescription and over-the-counter-drugs. Order from the many FREE resources available including: anti-drug posters, postcardsfor teens and materials for parents. More info:www.TheAntiDrug.com/Resources.

For more information, contact:Kim Linkel, Community Consultant, 812/934-2298 orlinkel@hotmail.com

Serving Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jefferson, Ripley, Ohio, Switzerland & Union Counties

http://www.iyi.org/http://www.iyi.org/http://www.iyi.org/http://www.peytonmanning.com/http://www.peytonmanning.com/http://www.peytonmanning.com/http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/http://www.theantidrug.com/Resourceshttp://www.theantidrug.com/Resourceshttp://www.theantidrug.com/Resourcesmailto:linkel@hotmail.commailto:linkel@hotmail.commailto:linkel@hotmail.commailto:linkel@hotmail.comhttp://www.theantidrug.com/Resourceshttp://www.monitoringthefuture.org/http://www.peytonmanning.com/http://www.iyi.org/