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Minnesota Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant

Have you heard anyone talk about the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grante (SPF SIG)?  Learn more about what this is, what the steps involved are, and what's going on in Minnesota regarding the SPF

Alcohol Trends and Research Updates

Webinar
April 19, 2012
3:00-4:15 p.m. ET

Our special guest speaker is James F. Mosher, JD: Alcohol Policy Specialist. Mr. Mosher's pioneering work in alcohol policy has brought him international acclaim.

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.

Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on College Campuses

This document describes strategies that are used to create healthier campus environments in which alcohol is less available, more responsibly promoted and served, and poses less of a threat to the health, safety, and well-being of all students. This is an updated (2011) version of the original report from 2000.

Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on College Campuses

Guide to raising the awareness of alcohol problems on college campuses, developing and implementing environmental strategies to combat  those problems, and how to coordinate efforts with those at the community and state level.  Also provides other sources of information. (OJJDP,1999, 35 pp.)

Access an updated (2011) online version from the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center's Website.

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Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness Server Training: Train the Trainers

Stillwater, MN
March 29, 2012
2:30-5:00pm

This training is for law enforcement interested in providing training to vendors in the community.

Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Check Training for Officers

Stillwater, MN
March 29, 2012
12:00 - 2:15 PM

This training is for officers who have never been trained or for those who need a refresher course in conducting compliance checks.

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.

Making the Grade on College Drinking Prevention

Webinar
February 6, 2012
1:45–3:00 p.m. (EST)

Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for a live Webcast of a national 2012 Town Hall Meeting on underage drinking prevention by campus communities.

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.

How to Implement Environmental Strategies to Reduce Alcohol Problems: A Manual for Prevention Professionals

Rental--Not for Purchase

This manual provides fundamental steps on how to implement 12 environmental strategies to reduce alcohol problems at the local level.  Includes a CD containing support materials and many helpful resources.

Rentals are subject to availability.  To check on current availability please call 763.712.7634

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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.

Intervention Principles and Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections on Underage Drinking

Audio Call
September 29, 2011
3:00-4:15 p.m. EST

September brings the release of a new publication on the response of community corrections to the issue of underage drinking.

Task Force finds commercial liability an effective strategy to reduce alcohol-related problems

August 11, 2011

Holding alcohol retailers liable for injuries or damage done by their intoxicated customers can reduce motor vehicle deaths, homicides, injuries, and other alcohol-related problems, according to the Community Preventive Services Task Force.

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.