Sentences with phrase «of substance abuse prevention»

A cultural consistency evaluation of a substance abuse prevention program with inner city African - American families.

The findings will have important implications regarding the possible efficacy of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs as indirect prevention and treatment for women's IPV.

Although many studies support the finding that improving self - esteem is an important component of substance abuse prevention (Devlin, 1995; Rodney et al., 1996), some studies found no support for the association between self - esteem and heavy alcohol use (Poikolainen et al., 2001).

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She has received more than 40 grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse to design prevention programs for children and families at high risk for HIV, mental health problems, suicide, and substance aAbuse to design prevention programs for children and families at high risk for HIV, mental health problems, suicide, and substance abuseabuse.

After walking through the display, participants will learn more about adolescent development and common signs of substance use provided by professionals in law enforcement, treatment, substance abuse prevention, and other parents.

After walking through the display, participants will learn more about adolescent development and common signs of substance use provided by professionals in law enforcement, treatment, substance abuse prevention, and other experts and parents.

John Coppola, executive director of the New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers, said Cuomo's proposal was «loud and clear» that addiction prevention, treatment and recovery must be a priority.

The Department of Mental Health is administratively responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring programs of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation involving mental health, intellectual / developmental disabilities, problem gambling and, alcohol and substance abuse services.

In 2007, she assumed the role of Director of Student Support Services, and later Deputy CEO for Youth Development, in the newly formed Office of School and Youth Development (OSYD), overseeing policy for the areas of school counseling, substance abuse prevention and intervention, attendance, community partnerships, and Students in Temporary Housing.

During an announcement that was attended by dozens of friends, family, supporters and local officials, Killian, a Republican, laid out a reform platform that included enacting term limits, providing tax and mandate relief, improving public schools, promoting substance abuse prevention and helping small businesses.

The rest of the council will come from substance abuse prevention organizations in the community.

The article «Gamification for Behavior Change: Lessons from Developing a Social, Multiuser, Web - Tablet Based Prevention Game for Youths» illustrates how gamification concepts and principles were applied to the development of an online, multiuser, substance abuse, and relationship violence prevention game for youths.

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) last week effectively prohibited the sale of all alcoholic energy drinks after considering several studies regarding such beverages as well as concerns voiced by substance abuse prevention and parental groups, the general public, and an ongoing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation.

These findings could have implications for understanding the genetic basis of methamphetamine addiction in humans and the development of novel therapeutics for prevention and treatment of substance abuse and possibly other psychiatric disorders.

«A big part of this upswing also was due to aggressive marketing by drugmakers and other advocates,» says Andrew Kolodny, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical director of Phoenix House, the nation's leading nonprofit provider of substance abuse treatment and prevention services.

The new data might help inform efforts to curb substance abuse among young adults, «so that we can better target prevention programming to young adults from all walks of life with vital information on substance use disorder prevention and treatment,» Harding said in a SAMHSA news release.

3.5 strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

For instance, a 2008 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & HendriSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & HendriSubstance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrisubstance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrie, 2009).

In the case of truancy prevention, implementation is particularly challenging because staff need to identify and respond to a variety of different factors underlying the absenteeism — from parental substance abuse to school bullying to transportation challenges.

Connect to mandates such as whole child, bullying prevention and response, discipline and codes of conduct, substance abuse, comprehensive school health, and positive school culture and climate.

In particular, Jed offers a wide variety of programming, including The Jed Campus Program, a nationwide initiative designed to empower schools with a framework and customized support to enhance student mental health and help with substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts, and Set to Go, a program to emotionally prepare high schools students for impending transition.

Section 1003.42 (2)(n), Florida State Statutes Required Instruction - Comprehensive health education that addresses concepts of community health; consumer health; environmental health; family life, including an awareness of the benefits of sexual abstinence as the expected standard and the consequences of teenage pregnancy; mental and emotional health; injury prevention and safety; Internet safety; nutrition; personal health; prevention and control of disease; and substance use and abuse.

For 26 years, Nathan has provided strategic leadership to organizations in the areas of: youth and adult mental health services; educational and employment outcomes; health and substance abuse prevention service, and housing and social services for families.

For Massachusetts, state spending on prevention is less than 1 % of the total expenditures on substance abuse.

Special education teachers seldom have the necessary training in substance abuse to conduct prevention activities or to identify risk factors or signs of abuse.

42 USC 290dd (b), Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shall be responsible for fostering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private induAbuse and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shall be responsible for fostering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shall be responsible for fostering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private induAbuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shall be responsible for fostering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private induabuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private industry.

For this reason, we have compiled a list of resources — mostly from Federal agencies — that can help you learn about substance abuse and finding treatment; proper disposal of unwanted, unneeded or expired medication; workplace and prevention programs, facts about alcohol and drugs, and data and research on prevention practices.

To learn more about veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technologist experiences with and opinions about mental health and substance abuse problems, work - related stress, and intervention / prevention programs, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Auburn University, and University of Georgia are working together to survey veterinary professionals...

To learn more about veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technologist experiences with and opinions about mental health and substance abuse problems, work - related stress, and intervention / prevention programs, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Auburn University, and University of Georgia are working together to survey veterinary professionals in our state.

+ Specialists in the effects of domestic violence, substance abuse, suicide prevention on women will discuss these topics in conjunction with the opening of Mickalene Thomas's exhibition at the Aspen Art Museum this spring.

The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse of the WHO recommends certain key components of any suicide prevention program, which include: staff training in suicide prevention, intake screening of inmates, post-intake observation, and sufficient mental health treatment.

CLHL strives to educate both attorneys, judges and law students with respect to the recognition and prevention of substance abuse issues, as well as emotional and psychological impairments.

The Executive Director sent a letter to the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT), University of Nevada, Reno, supporting its application for a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Practice and Implementation Centers grant to develop, deliver, disseminate, and evaluate medical assisting - specific academic curricula for pre-service students and continuing education training for practitioners on the prevention, identification, and treatment of FASDs.

About SAPAA The Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association mission is to establish, promote, and communicate the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education, training and the exchange Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association mission is to establish, promote, and communicate the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education, training and the exchange of iAbuse Program Administrators Association mission is to establish, promote, and communicate the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education, training and the exchange substance abuse prevention programs through education, training and the exchange of iabuse prevention programs through education, training and the exchange of ideas.

Professional Experience Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center (City, ST) 11/2008 — Present Early Intervention and Prevention Specialist / Medical Case Manager • Led public education in HIV and communicable disease spread, impact, and management • Counseled clients and the public on issues of substance abuse and overdose prevention • Created and executed large scale education presentations and small group training sessions • Tailored curriculum to reach people of varied backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities • Administered HIV testing and provided client counseling • Generated insight into relationship management, education, and grief counseling

My areas of particular clinical interest include interpersonal and relationship problems; resolution of marital conflict and communication skill training; treatment of substance abuse and relapse prevention; experiences of depression, anxiety, and trauma / abuse; and issues of self - esteem, self - confidence, and development of personal identity.

«The social stress model of substance abuse: A basis for community - based prevention».

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The goal of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of Seeking Safety (SS) in a group format with incarcerated women who were receiving typical prison programming (e.g., educational services, substance abuse relapse prevention, work related skills, and some specialized classes focused on topics such as changing thinking patterns, anger management, or parenting skills).

Colorado DEC focuses on the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services in hopes of addressing the larger impacts of substance abuse, breaking the cycle of addiction, and expanding the opportunities for drug endangered children.

Adolescents and teens are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse and it's become evident that substance abuse counseling in schools is vital to protecting and educating this age group about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, as well as providing prevention and intervention services.

Joint efforts should focus on prevention, training workers to recognize both types of problems, improving assessment and referral procedures, providing access to appropriate treatment programs, encouraging clients to stay in substance abuse treatment, expediting permanency decisions, supporting recovery after discharge from treatment, and advocating for a more comprehensive service system.

In a 2003 paper in the American Psychologist, Maury Nation and colleagues identified a set of characteristics that were associated with the most effective prevention programs in the areas of substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, delinquency and violence, and school failure.114 John Borkowski, Leann Smith, and Carol Akai subsequently summarized the key themes of the Nation paper and identified a set of ten principles of effective prevention programs.

Advances in prevention in public health2 provide a model for prevention of adolescent health - risk behaviors by focusing on risk and protective factors predictive of these behaviors.3, 4 Research on the predictors of school failure, delinquency, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and violence indicates that many of the same factors predict these different outcomes.5, 6 Recent research has shown that bonding to school and family protects against a broad range of health - risk behaviors in adoles cence.6 Yet, prevention studies typically have focused narrowly on a specific outcome, such as preventing substance abuse, and on attitudes and social influences that predict that outcome.7, 8 Previous studies on prevention have not sought to address the shared risk and protective factors for diverse health - risk behaviors that are the main threats to adolescent health.

Appropriate topics may include: special populations; diagnosis, assessment, advanced counseling for individuals, groups, or families; theory, research, and practice in addictions; practice or policies relating to addictions; scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention; continuing care for addiction and substance - related problems; dual diagnosis issues; addictions and domestic violence, violence in the workplace, criminal activity, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect; counselor wellness, and professional development.

When the longitudinal study was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 1985, school - based substance abuse prevention research trials had been limited to studies of social influence resistance curricula provided to students in grades 5 through 10.3 In this context, reviewers desired that the study include a condition assessing effects of only 2 years of intervention in the late elementary grades as well as effects of the full intervention, since they questioned whether intervention in the early elementary grades was necesAbuse in 1985, school - based substance abuse prevention research trials had been limited to studies of social influence resistance curricula provided to students in grades 5 through 10.3 In this context, reviewers desired that the study include a condition assessing effects of only 2 years of intervention in the late elementary grades as well as effects of the full intervention, since they questioned whether intervention in the early elementary grades was necesabuse prevention research trials had been limited to studies of social influence resistance curricula provided to students in grades 5 through 10.3 In this context, reviewers desired that the study include a condition assessing effects of only 2 years of intervention in the late elementary grades as well as effects of the full intervention, since they questioned whether intervention in the early elementary grades was necessary.

Perinatal depression may be comorbid with marital discord, divorce, family violence (verbal and / or physical), substance use and abuse, child abuse and neglect, failure to implement the injury - prevention components from anticipatory guidance (eg, car safety seats and electrical plug covers), 10 failure to implement preventive health practices for the child (eg, Back to Sleep), 10, — , 13 and difficulty managing chronic health conditions such as asthma or disabilities in the young child.11, 14 Families with a depressed parent (ie, any parental depression) overutilize health care and emergency facilities.14 Studies of families of a person with major depression that began before 30 years of age demonstrate that the parent, siblings, and children are 3 to 5 times more likely to have major depression themselves.

Draft Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (PDF - 2,000 KB) Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (2013) Presents the Tennessee behavioral health assessment and plan to meet the requirements for receiving the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment bloSubstance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (PDF - 2,000 KB) Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (2013) Presents the Tennessee behavioral health assessment and plan to meet the requirements for receiving the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment block gAbuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (PDF - 2,000 KB) Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (2013) Presents the Tennessee behavioral health assessment and plan to meet the requirements for receiving the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment bloSubstance Abuse Services (2013) Presents the Tennessee behavioral health assessment and plan to meet the requirements for receiving the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment block gAbuse Services (2013) Presents the Tennessee behavioral health assessment and plan to meet the requirements for receiving the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment blosubstance abuse prevention and treatment block gabuse prevention and treatment block grant.

Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Provides broad, focused, and intensive training and technical assistance on mental and substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and the promotion of mental health to federally recognized Tribes, other American Indian / Alaska Native communities, SAMHSA Tribal grantees, and organizations serving IndianSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Provides broad, focused, and intensive training and technical assistance on mental and substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and the promotion of mental health to federally recognized Tribes, other American Indian / Alaska Native communities, SAMHSA Tribal grantees, and organizations serving Indiansubstance use disorders, suicide prevention, and the promotion of mental health to federally recognized Tribes, other American Indian / Alaska Native communities, SAMHSA Tribal grantees, and organizations serving Indian Country.

Secondary prevention consists of activities targeted to families that have one or more risk factors including families with substance abuse, teen parents, parents of special need children, single parents, and low income families.

HIV Prevention in the Family Court (funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse) Project RAP is testing the effect of a family - based HIV prevention intervention on reducing marijuana use and increasing safer sex behaviors among substance abusing juvenile offenders.