Take Caution on the Roadways this St. Patrick's Day

As we all know, you need not have Irish roots to join in the many St. Patrick's Day festivities.

The good news: March 17th has become an all-inclusive day of celebration in America.

The bad news: St. Patrick's Day has become a dangerous and deadly holiday when it comes to the large number of drunk drivers on the roadways.


ODADAS Director Orman Hall

Meet Orman Hall, newly appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS)

Orman Hall, the former executive director of Fairfield County ADAMHS Board was appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) on January 10, 2011 by Governor John R. Kasich.

  
Drug-Free Action Alliance Director Harmon pictured
with 2011 Campaign Spokesperson Clark Kellogg

Drug-Free Action Alliance Announces Clark Kellogg as 2011 Campaign Spokesperson for Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking

Drug-Free Action Alliance is pleased to announce Clark Kellogg’s continued commitment to reduce underage drinking through his role as the 2011 Campaign Spokesperson for the Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking initiative.



Drug-Free Action Alliance Coalition Spotlight

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Ohio Delegation Participants at CADCA


Ohio Delegation meets with Kevin Hoggatt of Senator Portman's
Office during the CADCA National Leadership Forum.

While at CADCA’s National Leadership Forum last month, the Ohio Delegation gathered to meet with Kevin Hoggatt, Director of Economic Development and Special Projects for Senator Portman’s office, as well as Jenny Waits, Health and Human Services Representative for Senator Brown’s office, to discuss the importance and effectiveness of prevention coalitions and to ask for sustained prevention funding for Ohio’s communities.

Drug-Free Action Alliance recognizes and thanks the participants of the Ohio Delegation for voicing their concerns to congress for the benefit of communities throughout Ohio.


News of "Substance"

NEWS ALERT

DEA Bans K2 Nationwide

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced Tuesday, March 1st that they are exercising their emergency scheduling authority to control five chemicals used to make synthetic cannabinoids and related products; or what has become known as ‘fake pot’. At least 16 individual states had already taken action to ban one or more of these chemicals. But this new measure now means it is illegal to possess or sell these chemicals or products that contain these chemicals, anywhere in the United States. This emergency action will remain in place for at least the next year, while further studies are conducted to potentially make this ban permanent.

Ohio In the Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse



Governor Kasich announced new resources to reduce prescription drug abuse in Ohio. Unintentional drug overdoses have remained the leading cause of accidental death in the state since 2007. Scioto County lies at the heart of the epidemic with 9.7 million doses of prescription painkillers being dispensed last year alone; that is the equivalent of 123 doses for every man, woman and child in that county.

Events/Training

Opiate Epidemic Summit: A Summit on Policy, Prevention and Treatment
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Opiate addiction, sales, and diversion have created an epidemic in Ohio and a crisis for health and law enforcement officials who struggle to keep up with the growing demands.  The Opiate Summit will offer specialized educational tracks for addiction treatment professionals, physicians and psychiatrists, prevention, and criminal justice.

Up to 6 Continuing Education credits are being offered. Space is limited. Registration ends March 25, 2011.

REGISTER NOW at www.oacbha.org.


Parent Tip



To Define Healthy Dating Relationships

Whether or not your teen or tween appears interested in having a boyfriend or girlfriend, he or she is likely feeling (or is at the brink of feeling) peer pressure to "date." Though it is easy to make light of boyfriend/girlfriend relationships at this young age, it may be a risky notion; as statistics show that one in three teens experience an abusive dating relationship prior to high school graduation.

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