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Here you’ll find prevention research and data, information about prevention-related training and events throughout Kansas, and links to organizations that will help you locate alcohol and drug treatment centers.

Research

Connect Kansas:
http://www.ctcdata.org

National Institute on Alchohol Abuse and Alcholism:
http://niaaa.nih.gov

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration:
http://www.samhsa.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse:

http://www.nida.nih.gov

Training & Events Calendar

A month by month calendar with events such as workshops, trainings or seminars to suit your needs.  Click here to search the calendar.

Training & Education

Red Ribbon Training (Youth & Adults)
Each year, Kansas Family Partnership hosts a statewide Red Ribbon Training. The Red Ribbon campaign is national program designed to create awareness, build coalitions and support healthy, drug-free lifestyles.

Click here for more information about Red Ribbon state and national training/events.


SADD Training ( Youth & Adults)
Each year, Kansas Family Partnership hosts a statewide SADD Training. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is a national, school-based organization dedicated to address the issues of underage drinking, impaired driving, drug use and other destructive decisions.

Click here for more information about SADD state and national training/events.


Synar Training (Adults)
Tobacco Retailer training for management and staff that explains Kansas law regulating tobacco sales to youth. Training can be taken online or onsite throughout the state. 

For more information:
It's Everybody's Business campaign
Web: http://www.itseverybodysbusiness.org
Phone: 800-206-7231


Kansas Youth Leadership Training (Youth & Adults)
The annual Kansas Youth Leadership Training Summit is sponsored by Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and coordinated by Kansas Family Partnership. It is a free program that gives youth and adults an opportunity to learn leadership skills and reduce underage drinking in their communities.

Click here for more information on KYLS.

Treatment Sources

National Directory of Drug & Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm

Addiction and Prevention Services:
http://www.srskansas.org/hcp/aaps

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
http://www.kdheks.gov/bhp/index.html


 

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Kansas Red Ribbon and SADD Annual Training Information
Click here to access registration forms

Town Hall Meetings to be held all across Kansas
Grants provided by SAMHSA to educate about underage drinking

KS Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Releases White Paper on Underage Drinking in Kansas
Information educating Kansans about effects and costs of underage drinking

Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage
For teenagers, the effects of a drunken night out may linger long after the hangover wears off.

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

Partnership Launches "Habla Con Tus Hijos," Spanish-Language Resource for Parents
New Spanish-language counterpart to the Partnership's ongoing parent movement, "Time To Talk."

Lock Up Your Medicine to Prevent Children's Prescription Drug Abuse
You Hold the Key to Your Child's Drug-Free Future

Be Aware of Technological Advancements
iPhone has app to allow possible access to marijuana

New Resource Available to Help Choose Cost Effective Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
report draws on data and methods of recent substance abuse costs/cost savings studies

Army Sees Increase in Alcohol Abuse Among Soldiers
Number of soldiers diagnosed with alcohol abuse almost doubled since 2003

Dept of Justice releases 2009 National Prescription Drug Threat Assessment
Assessment discusses distribution, abuse and trends

Law pins underage drinking on adults
Kansas Social Host law strengthened for enforcement

 
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