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August 11, 2011

This Week In Coalitions Online...

Coalitions in Action: Nebraska Coalition Passes Liquor License Resolutions

When the Buffalo County Community Partners wanted to reduce binge and underage drinking, the community stepped in.

Will graphic cigarette package warning labels significantly reduce demand? A new study highlighted in Medical News Today suggests it will.

Attitudes about marijuana are changing. Fewer 8th and 10th graders believe smoking marijuana is dangerous. These declines in the perception of harm invariably precede increases in substance use. Despite that, several states have medical marijuana laws on the books and more states are considering putting these types of initiatives on the ballot. During the next CADCA TV program, "The Blunt Truth: Communities Dealing with Marijuana," representatives from various states will discuss how medical marijuana laws and marijuana legalization efforts are impacting their communities, and what they're doing to tackle this issue. The show airs Aug. 25, from 1-2 p.m. EST.

According to an announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Community Preventive Services Task Force found that 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. The Community Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, nonfederal, volunteer body of public health and prevention experts, determined that commercial host liability, otherwise known as dram shop liability, can be an effective intervention for reducing alcohol-related harms.

Did you know that one in 10 youth ages 12 through 17 has abused cough medicine to get high from its dextromethorphan ingredient, and one in 5 young adults has abused a prescription drug? Help raise awareness of the dangers of medicine abuse by participating in the CADCA 50 Challenge. By registering for the Challenge, you're automatically entered in a drawing for a free iPad.

Participate in National Recovery Month

Help spread the word that recovery from substance abuse addiction is real by participating in the national Recovery Month observance next month.

Join us at our 13th annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner as we celebrate the work of thousands of community coalitions across the nation and world that are helping to keep kids safe, healthy and drug-free. Our Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner honors individuals, businesses and organizations that help raise awareness and support for CADCA's mission to strengthen anti-drug coalitions.

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