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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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