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Minnesota ATOD Prevention Coalitions

Minnesota is home to a number of coalitions that work to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug use throughout the state.  This page includes a list of grantees along with their websites. 

School Bullies More Likely To Be Substance Users, Study Finds

March 7, 2012

Middle- and high-school students who bully their classmates are more likely than others to use substances such as cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana, a new study found.

From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking - Community Presentation

Minnetonka, MN
February 28, 2012

On Tuesday, February 28, Chris and Toren Volkmann, authors of From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking, will be in the Minnetonka School District to address student groups, prevention professionals, district staff, and community members.

Curriculum in a Box: Alcohol (5 DVDs and workbooks)

Video Rental--Not for Purchase

Contains the following items: Dangers of Alcohol PowerPoint; Confronting Drunk Driving DVD (26min); Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol in 22 Minutes DVD (22min); No Safe Amount: Women, Alcohol, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome DVD (18min); Straight Talk: The Truth About Alcohol and Sex DVD (18min); and Too Much: The Extreme Dangers of Binge Drinking DVD (26min). A teacher's resource book is also included.

2010, DVD

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DUI: The Hard Truth - With Workbook

Video Rental--Not for Purchase

This video features interviews with medical professionals, victim's families, and drunk drivers who share how drunk driving has impacted their lives. A teacher's workbook is also included with a number of activity sheets.

2008, DVD, 29 Minutes

Please note that video rentals are subject to availability.  To check on current video availability please call 763.712.7634

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Power of Parents: Special Topics - Minimum Drinking Age and Other Underage Drinking Laws

Webinar
April 11, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Looking for more information on topics discussed in MADD's Power of Parents, It's Your Influence® workshop? Each month the Minnesota State Office will be hosting this webinar session to offer a closer look at underage drinking prevention topics such as adolescent brain development, parenting styles, the 21 minimum drinking age, and more.

Power of Parents: Special Topics - Having the Conversation About Alcohol

Webinar
March 14, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Looking for more information on topics discussed in MADD's Power of Parents, It's Your Influence® workshop? Each month the Minnesota State Office will be hosting this webinar session to offer a closer look at underage drinking prevention topics such as adolescent brain development, parenting styles, the 21 minimum drinking age, and more.

CADCA-NIAAA Underage Drinking Video

November 28, 2011

Watch a video about underage drinking from CADCA and NIAAA.

Program Sharing 2011

October 27, 2011 - October 28, 2011

Program Sharing is Minnesota's premier conference showcasing effective prevention programs, practices and strategies around the issues of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and related violence (ATOD).

Facts About Alcohol and Adolescent Health

We now recognize that underage drinking must be addressed, not as an isolated phenomenon, but as one fully embedded in the context of child and adolescent development.

Shutting Off the Tap to Teens and Young Adults

Minnesota is recognized nationally for its efforts to prevent underage drinking. Come join other advocates as we continue to build our capacity to create change.

Fall Semester – A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking

August 16, 2011

As the fall semester begins, parents can use this time to help prepare their college-age sons and daughters by talking with them about the consequences of excessive drinking.

Latest counterfeit IDs are so good they’re dangerous

August 1, 2011

When the fleeing motorcycle hit the curb, scraped past a utility pole and hurled 20-year-old Craig Eney to his death, a bogus South Carolina driver’s license was in the hip pocket of his jeans.

Shutting Off the Tap to Teens and Young Adults

August 18, 2011
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

On August 18th Keynote presenter, Toben F. Nelson, ScD, Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota will present on, "Policy Approaches to Reduce Binge Drinking and Impaired Driving."  SOTT is a skill-building conference for prevention professionals to prevent underage drinking and alcohol use.

New CASA Report Finds Adolescent Substance Use at Epidemic Levels

June 29, 2011

CASA’s new national study declares teen smoking, drinking, misusing prescription drugs and using illegal drugs a public health problem of epidemic proportions.

University of St. Thomas' quest for liquor license alarms some St. Paul neighbors

June 23, 2011

The University of St. Thomas plans to ask the city of St. Paul for a permanent liquor license, which would allow alcohol to be served at special events on campus such as football games, alumni dinners and donor receptions.

Social Host Ordinance Webinar

June 29, 2011
10:00 - 11:00 am

What is a Social Host Ordinance and how can it help reduce underage drinking?

Youth-Led Campaign Changes Student Drug Use Perceptions

June 21, 2011

What better people than youth to lead a campaign to change a negative perception about themselves? That's just what two groups representing two high schools in the Portland, Ore. area did the past two school years.

Crack down in the Warehouse District

June 9, 2011

Public safety is at stake as Minneapolis struggles to control clubs.

Leadership to Unveil New Underage Drinking Prevention Program

June 10, 2011

The Leadership Reads Initiative is a nationwide effort to teach parents techniques to minimize teen alcohol consumption and drug use.

Strategies to Reduce Underage Alcohol Use: Typology and Brief Overview

This document provides a conceptual framework for understanding the array of strategies available to prevent underage alcohol use. It provides a simple assessment of the level of effect that might be expected from each strategy, based on existing research and evaluation. The document also includes a list of research, implementation and Web site resources. (28 pp, OJJDP, 1999)

Access an online version from the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center's Website.

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Not A Drop (Insert/Bookmark)

Explains briefly the consequence of drinking in Minnesota if you're under 21 years of age. (1 pp, DPS)

Maximum order quantity limited to 50.

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It Can Cost You: Providing a Minor with Alcohol Doesn't Come Cheap

Alcohol and youth is an uncomfortable combination of words. As adults we must ask ourselves, what is our role with alcohol and youth? This "It Can Cost You "  poster communicates, "Providing a Minor with Alcohol Doesn't Come Cheap".

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It Can Cost You: Serving Alcohol to a Minor Could Cost You

Alcohol and youth is an uncomfortable combination of words. As adults we must ask ourselves, what is our role with alcohol and youth? This "It Can Cost You "  poster communicates, "Serving Alcohol to a Minor Could Cost You".

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