El Niño's forces have not slowed the growth of our clearinghouse collection. The following sample of free or low-cost materials are available through the MPRC by calling 612-427-5310, 800-247-1303 in MN, or by emailing mprc-order@miph.org to place your order.

MPRC 1998-1999 Resources Catalog
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center
Describes the many services available through the MPRC, and includes the current print materials and posters available for purchase. Free

MPRC 1998-1999 Video Catalog
Describes the many videos available for rent. Each video listing contains information relating to the content, length and intended audience. Video rentals apply to Minnesota residents only

Nicotine Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report Series, 1998
This eight-page report covers nicotine in detail. Nicotine's composition, addictive nature and extent and impact of use are discussed. Effects of chronic exposure to nicotine, as well as the medical consequences of nicotine use are presented. Special attention is given to the issue of smoking and pregnancy, and treatment for nicotine addiction is discussed. Related Websites, a glossary and places to contact for more information are provided. The report is also available online at www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/nicotine/nicotine.html. Free to Minnesota residents

Great Start: What You Should Know About Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use During Pregnancy
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, 1998
This brochure provides the facts about drug use during pregnancy, along with some alternatives. Includes local resources. pamphlet /$.30

In the Know: A Parent's Guide to Alcohol and Other Drugs, 1998 Update
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center
Parents who are "in the know" about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have taken one important step toward helping their children make healthy decisions. This booklet suggests how parents can help prevent problems and provide basic information on the effects and health risks of commonly used drugs. General guidelines for determining if there is a problem and ideas on how to respond are offered. Reading this booklet is a good first step for parents. 7 pp/$.30, discount available for orders of higher quantitiy.

A Guide to Tobacco-Free School Policies: Best Practices
Minnesota Institute of Public Health, 1998
This report and accompanying materials were designed to be used by school and community groups to review and revise local tobacco-free school policies and implementation procedures. Background on tobacco use and prevention efforts in Minnesota is provided, along with a discussion of the role of community and school. The appendices include Minnesota statutes related to tobacco-free schools, a discussion of zero tolerance vs. no tolerance, eight steps for schools to take to create tobacco-free school districts and a policy review worksheet. Free to Minnesota residents. Watch for this item to soon appear on our website.

Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report Series, 1998
This eight-page report covers methamphetamine in detail. Methamphetamine's composition, scope and methods of abuse, slang names and effects are provided. A comparison and contrast to cocaine and other stimulants is offered, as well as the medical complications of methamphetamine abuse. Treatments for abusers, contacts for more information, a glossary and list of resources complete the report. The report is also available online at www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/methamph/methamph.html. Free to Minnesota residents

A Matter of Facts, 1998 Update
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center
This booklet presents the health risks associated with use/abuse of individual drugs in an easy-to-read chart. Readers will learn where individual drugs are categorized in the federal Schedule of Controlled Substances. State and federal penalties related to controlled substances are clearly outlined along with selected Minnesota laws regulating the sale, purchase, possession and consumption of alcohol. 8 pp/$.35, discount available for orders of higher quantitiy.

Mark your calendars!

Minnesota Chemical Health Week: November 16 - 22, 1998

Annual week-long focus on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse. MCHW Idea Sampler, Calendar of Events and Ghost Out Packets are available by contacting the MPRC Clearinghouse at 612-427-5310 or 800-247-1303; Fax: 612-427-7841; email: mprc-order@miph. org. Limit one each please. Minnesota residents only.

Pray for the Children Week-end: October 23-25, 1998

Pray for the Children is a grassroots effort seeking spiritual guidance and intervention to save children from the negative effects of drugs and violence. During Pray for the Children Weekend, people of all faiths from around the world will be praying for children to be drug free and safe, and for their families and caring others to have the strength, support and wisdom to keep children drug-free and safe.

People can support and participate in Pray for the Children by praying for the effort, spreading the word and planning activities for the weekend. A list of prayer ideas and other activities is available at www. prayforthechildren.com or from the fax-on-demand at 800-899-7279. Or, contact the Illinois Drug Education Alliance (IDEA) at 630-420-1766 or Christian Drug Education Center at 303-423-2053.

Grants and awards

14 States awarded $122 million Health and Human Services Secretary Donna E. Shalala announced $122 million in incentive grants to 14 governors' offices to mobilize and coordinate state-wide efforts in preventing drug use among youth. With the announcement, a total of 19 States are now participating in the new State Incentive Grants for community-based action. This program supports governors in retooling their substance abuse prevention activities to achieve measurable results in reducing youth drug use. Minnesota is one of the 14 new states that will each receive about $3 million per year for three years. Five other states received these grants in September 1997. A full 85 percent of these funds will be directed to community prevention programs. See From the State, on page 8 for more specific Minnesota information. For the full press release go to http://www.miph.org/miph_news.html.

OJJDP grant awarded! Governor Arne Carlson designated the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, to receive the Combating Underage Drinking Block Grant for $360,000 made available through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the Federal Department of Justice. A plan was developed with assistance from the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), Jaime Martinez from Hennepin County Community Prevention Coalition, and Jeff Nachbar from MN Join Together. The plan consists of three components addressing the program goal which is to prohibit the sale or the consumption of alcoholic beverages to or by minors. Because OTS was the designated agency for these funds, the team was also able to apply for discretionary funds addressing the same topic. These funds are to be distributed to communities creating a comprehensive plan addressing underage drinking. Minnesota submitted a proposal in July and will receive word before October if we were successful in obtaining additional funds. If you are interested in knowing more about this project or about other OTS projects focused on alcohol and youth, please call Sharon Johnson at 651-215-9092. For the full press release, go to http://www.miph.org/miph_news.html.

Red Lake Nation Receives
National Award The Red Lake Nation has been selected to receive this year's National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Harold E. Hughes Award for Excellence for "Outstanding Rural Community." The Red Lake Nation was selected for its "alcohol and drug-free nation status," and its comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse programming. In a letter of congratulations, President Clinton commended the Red Lake Nation's efforts, saying, "Your strong leadership and hard work in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse in Indian Country communities is helping to ensure that we have a stronger nation and a brighter future."