April 2007 Agency Highlights

The following ADAD funded programs are a small sampling of activities by Colorado agencies working to prevent underage drinking:

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
CMCA’s Coalition disseminates information about underage drinking across communities, and then takes action on goals such as: reducing the number and proportion of alcohol outlets selling to underage individuals; decreasing youth and adult tolerance of underage purchase and consumption of alcohol; decreasing prevalence, quantity, and frequency of alcohol consumption among older youths; and decreasing the incidence of alcohol-related health and social problems.
Contact: Shelly Evans, CHIColorado@aol.com
www.chi-colorado.org

Reconnecting Youth
The Eagle River Youth Coalitiion (ERYC) and Eagle County School Districts (ECSD) is implementing evidence-based, school-based substace abuse prevention programming to high school youth in order to compliment other work being done in the community to address underage alcohol use and driving.
Contact: Cristina Gair, eryc@centurytel.net
www.eagleyouth.org

Statewide Coalition of Campus Prevention Professionals
This BACCHUS Network program provides training and technical assistance to build greater infrastructure to connect Colorado campuses, assist campus professionals in promoting safe campus environments, increase healthy student lifestyles, and reduce the harm associated with illegal use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Contact: Andrea Zelinko, andrea@bacchusnetwork.org
www.bacchusnetwork.org

December Agency Highlight

In Colorado, Persistent Drunk Driving (PDD) education funds support programs intended to deter persistent drunk driving or to educate the public on the dangers of persistent drunk driving, with particular emphasis on young drivers.

Several counties offer persistent drunk driving prevention programs.

For a list of county programs and contacts please see the Persistent Drunk Driver Programs section of the Directory of ADAD-funded Prevention Providers list.

August Agency Highlight

The Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) has a new look to their web site, and a new web address!

While taking a look at the new site, be sure to check out the most recent resources and reports available for prevention, treatment, recovery, and DUI services.

ADAD was established in 1971 to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles; to reduce alcohol and other drug abuse; and to reduce abuse-associated illnesses and deaths.

ADAD’s new home page is at http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/adad/

March Agency Highlight

Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research
   Description:
The Tri-Ethnic Center has conducted research on inhalant abuse for the National Institue on Drug Abuse . To find out more about their study, “Inhalant Use Among Rural Children: A Multicultural Study”, visit their website at: http://triethniccenter.colostate.edu/
   Contact Information:
Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research
Colorado State University
100 Sage Hall
Ft. Collins, CO 80523
1-800-835-8091

February Agency Highlight

The following ADAD funded agencies provide family support services for substance abuse prevention. Both are intended to provide support statewide.

Children of Addicted Parent Educational Supportive Services
   Description:
Housed at the San Juan Basin Health Department in Durango, this program provides training and technical assistance on conducting support groups for children of addicted parents.
   Contact Information:
For more information contact Ken Puhler (ken@coclassroom.org) or (970)247-5702 x229.

Colorado Family Education,Resources, and Training (CFERT)/Partners in Parenting
   Description:
CFERT provides family strengthening and support services through parent training, technical assistance to educators, speakers, newsletters, and the Parenting Information Clearinghouse & Resource Center.
   Contact Information:
For more information visit http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/PIP/ or contact Christine Cerbana-Whaley (christine.cerbana-whaley@colostate.edu) or (970)491-2101.