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ADAI eNews is back in business after a break of several months! We'll continue to send time-sensitive announcements of events or jobs by email, as well as monthly issues of eNews.

Don't forget: The ADAI Clearinghouse is open to visitors -- both in person and online! Nicole Branche can help you find free resources for schools, community organizations, and individuals in Washington State. http://adaiclearinghouse.net

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DOH "Under the Influence...of You" Campaign

The Washington State Department of Health is relaunching their Under the Influence...of You marijuana prevention campaign to educate parents of teens aged 12-17, coaches, teachers, and other caregivers in Washington State. This campaign encourages adults to talk with teens about the risks and consequences of using marijuana and provides tips on how to be involved in the lives of teens. Each ad directs to more information on StartTalkingNow.org and InicieLaConversacion.org.

To get involved:

• Visit the Under the Influence...of You toolkit (https://thesocialpresskit.com/under-the-influence-of-you) for more information on the campaign and to access campaign materials.
• Check out the attached campaign backgrounder to learn more about our audience testing, placement, and ways to share materials.
• Tune in to our webinar on February 6 at 10:00 AM to walk through the campaign materials and learn more about how you can share these resources in your community.
• Questions? Contact Kristen Haley (Kristen.Haley@doh.wa.gov)
  

Posters and factsheets for the Under the Influence...of You campaign are available from the ADAI Clearinghouse for community organizations, schools, and individuals in Washington State. View & order here.

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Interested in developing your skills around media campaigns? Sign up for a FREE webinar on "Best Practices for Prevention Media Campaigns." This presentation will provide an overview of communication campaigns aimed at youth prevention, including guidance for development and implementation of a communication campaign.

When: February 5, 2020, 9:30 AM
Host: SW Prevention Technology Transfer Center
Details and registration

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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
Monday, March 30 - Sunday, April 5, 2020

Sign up to participate in the 2020 National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week -- a national health observance linking teens to science-based facts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs.

NDAFW events have been held with a variety of organizations, including middle and high schools; local nonprofits or other community-based organizations; state or local health departments; PTAs; faith-based organizations; afterschool clubs; and more!

Here's how you can participate:

• You register and host an NDAFW Event.
• NIDA provides ideas and free materials for teens.
• Together we SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs and alcohol.

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Upcoming Trainings and Events:

Webinar: The Vaping Epidemic: Troubling Trends & Implications for Youth Cannabis Use Prevention & Policy
Date: January 31, 11:00 am
More information
View previous webinars from Northwest PTTC

Webinar: Methamphetamine Use Disorder: Getting Up to Speed on Trends and Treatments
Date: February 25, 11 am
Presented by NWATTC and CTN Western States Node
NAADAC CEU available!
More information

Children's Justice Conference
May 11-12, 2020
Spokane Convention Center
More information

2020 Student Support Conference: 2020 Vision: Every Student Healthy, Safe, Engaged, and Supported
May 14-15
Wenatchee Convention Center
Call for presentations: (due Feb. 3)
More information

Saying It Out Loud Conference: New Decade, Bright Aspirations: Seeing & Supporting the Whole Person
May 28, 2020
Tacoma Convention Center
More information

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Also of Interest:

How to Get Around the Vaping Ban: Ask a Seattle Teenager (KUOW / NPR)

Drug-Free Communities Continue to Yield Low Youth Substance Use Rates (ONCDP report, June 2019).

Combined Prenatal Smoking and Drinking Greatly Increases SIDS Risk (NIH News)