Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana

Regional Announcements
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September 2010

September Awareness
 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (www.recoverymonth.gov)
 America on the Move Month of Action (www.americaonthemove.org)
 Family Day – have dinner with your kids: September 27th
(www.casafamilyday.org)

October Awareness
 “Talk About Prescriptions” Month (www.talkaboutrx.org)
 Bullying Prevention Month (www.pacer.org/bullying/bpaw/index.asp)
 Red Ribbon Week – October 23rd -31st (www.redribboncoalition.com)

 September 14th-16th, 2010, 2010 Indiana Addiction Recovery Month Symposium,

Indianapolis, IN: This three day conference is being held at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The cost
to attend the conference in its entirety is $50 or you may pay a $20 fee per day. To register go to
www.inarms.org/register5.asp.

 September 22nd, 2010, Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana Monthly
Commission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at the Government Center South, Conference Room C. (Please check the ICJI website for possible
change of schedule or meeting room location)

 September 25th, 2010, DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-
Back Day: The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law
enforcement partners announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to
prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA is looking to partner with local law enforcement agencies to
collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites
nationwide on Saturday, September 25th. To register a collection site or to check out collection site near
you go to www.dea.gov.

 October 7th, 2010, “Engaging Older Youth” training provided by IYI, Indianapolis,
IN: This training will run from 9AM to 4PM and the cost is $40 to attend. For additional information or to
register go to www.iyi.org.
  October 27th, 2010, Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana Monthly
Commission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN: This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at the Government Center South, Conference Room C. (Please check the ICJI website for possible
change of schedule or meeting room location)

 November 15th-19th, 2010, Prevention of Drug Abuse Training offered by the

Indiana Association of Prevention Professionals, Indianapolis, IN: This training meets
one of the requirements for those seeking certification as a Certified Prevention Professional or one of
the other credentials offered by IAPP. Ethics in Prevention and Cultural Competency are included in the
course. Classes will be taught by staff from Central CAPT. Visit the IAPP home page at
www.preventionprofessionals.org for additional information or to register.

 December 7th & 8th, 2010, Kids Count In Indiana Conference, Indianapolis, IN: Online
registration is now available! This is the largest, statewide conference designed especially for youth
workers, counselors, educators and others who advocate on behalf of Indiana youth. Keynote Speakers:
Bill Strickland and Dominique Dawes. Request FREE vouchers from your county’s Community
Foundation and/or United Way Agency. To register or for additional information go to
www.iyi.org/conferences.aspx.

Resources
 Above the Influence… More than 12 million teenagers have headed back to school carrying
excitement, trepidation and expectations of a successful academic year. Place your orders for FREE
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign materials so you can help teens in your community start the
school year on the right foot. Check it out: www.MediaCampaign.org.

 Drunk, Drugged and Distracted Driving… Drunk, drugged and distracted driving is a significant
problem among teens. In 2008, an estimated 7.2% of youth ages 16 or 17 drove under the influence.
Younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal
crashes. The Media Campaign’s “New Driver’s Kit” offers tips, facts and quizzes to alert parents and teens
to the dangers. To order or download the kit and other materials:
www.theantidrug.com/resources/impaired-driving.aspx.

 Governor Mitch Daniels officially proclaimed September, 2010 as Indiana Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month, calling upon Hoosiers to observe this month with appropriate programs,
activities and ceremonies. Check it out: www.recoveryindiana.org.

 Prescription Abuse… Teen prescription drug abuse continues to be a troubling threat for parents and
our nation’s teens. Nearly 2500 youth ages 12-17 abuse a prescription pain reliever each day. The
campaign offers the “Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Video Discussion Guide” and accompanying “Teens in
Treatment” video .These will aid communities when hosting discussions with teens and sharing tips with
parents. You may order these and other materials: www.theantidrug.com/resources/teen-rx.aspx.

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

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