COALITION NEWS

FDA has published a new infographic highlighting the key findings from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). In 2022, more than 3 million middle and high school students currently used (past 30 days) any tobacco products. E-cigarettes have been the most commonly used tobacco product among youth since 2014.

Download the infographic by clicking on the image with this story.

More young children are getting sick from inadvertently eating cannabis edibles. Calls to poison control centers about kids 5 and under consuming edibles containing THC rose from 207 in 2017 to 3,054 in 2021 — a 1,375% increase, according to one study. These statistics come from national data but coincides with a spike in cases in Washington State as reported in Washington State Poison Control data.

Click here or on the story image to read the full article on www.npr.org.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in America reported about their experience with mental health conditions, substance use, and pursuit of treatment in 2021. The 2021 NSDUH national report includes selected estimates by race, ethnicity, and age group. It is the most comprehensive report on substance use and mental health indicators that SAMHSA has released to date.

Visit www.samhsa.gov or click on the story image to read more.

Researchers found those whose parents smoked cigarettes were 55% more likely to have tried e-cigarettes and 51% more likely to have tried smoking cigarettes compared with teens whose parents didn’t smoke.

Read more about these findings at www.healthday.com or by clicking the image above.

A new scientific report produced by ADAI Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) was recently sent to lawmakers in Washington State to address the risks of high-THC cannabis products and suggest policy solutions to address public health challenges of high THC products. A University of Washington and Washington State University 2020 joint Consensus Statement and report found that:

• Young people are more vulnerable to high THC products, especially for developing cannabis use disorder.
• Young adults, people with lower incomes, racial and ethnic minorities, and those reporting poor mental health are more likely to “dab”, the riskiest method of using high THC concentrates.
• High THC products can have lifelong mental health consequences. Policy makers in several U.S. states have begun to consider ways to mitigate these harms.

Click here to read the full report or visit https://adai.uw.edu/cerp.

Drug overdose deaths have been rising over the past 2 decades in the United States according to a report published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The report uses the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to update statistics on deaths from drug overdose in the United States, showing rates by demographic groups and by the types of drugs involved (specifically, opioids and stimulants), with a focus on changes from 2020 through 2021.

Click here to open the data brief or visit www.cdc.gov/nchs.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is implementing a statewide online assessment for youth, ages 13 to 17, to test creative concepts for a statewide tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation campaign. The assessment will also explore knowledge and attitudes toward tobacco and vaping, and why they think people their age use these products. Participants will not be asked about their own personal use.

You can help by recruiting youth to participate. Below are more details:

• Who: 13- to 17-year-olds across Washington State.
• What: Participation in an online discussion board. A total of three activities will take about 45 minutes to complete.
• When: The discussion board will be open 12/1/2022 – 1/15/2023
• Compensation: Youth that qualify and actively participate will receive a gift card for up to $150 for their time and effort!

Additional information: You can connect youth and see if they qualify for this opportunity in one of the following ways:

• Scan the QR code image with this story, or
• Call (888) 348-8116 and reference “Washington Teens Talk,” or
• Visit https://links.comengage.us/WATeensTalk to learn more and see if they qualify.

Who: This committee will be facilitated by Prevent coalition. Prevent is a regional coalition who builds connection in the community and promotes skill building, offers trainings, delivers policy work, and ultimately works to reduce youth substance misuse in Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.

What: There’s outstanding data that shows parent influence on youth decisions is a topic that needs more resources so we’re initially thinking of creating a parent-directed campaign for the southwest region.

Where: We will discuss if in person or zoom meetings work better for most people, however the first meeting will be held on Zoom.

When: The committee will start near the end of January 2023 and run until June 2023. We will meet once a month. Attendance isn’t required every month- this is not a formal commitment; your name will be added to a mailing list for those interested in this committee’s work.

Next steps: If you are interested, please contact logan.morrow@esd112.org. You will receive a follow up with more information.

What is Making the Connection (MTC)?

The Making the Connection toolkit was developed in 2018 with the goal of changing the conversation about substance abuse by talking WITH youth and not AT youth. The MTC Toolkit provides interactive modules that reveal the connection between ACEs, toxic stress, brain development, and youth substance use. It helps adults engage youth with realistic examples, current science, and engaging activities to help youth make personal connections to the material while building resilience and coping skills. Click the Making the Connection image to see the toolkit!

Why are volunteers needed?

A new commercial tobacco and vaping prevention module is needed to expand the toolkit content and add training materials that the community has requested. We need volunteer ideas and input to help guide development.

Who is needed?

Adults interested in youth substance use prevention who also live in Clark, Skamania, or Klickitat Counties. Adults who currently work with youth or in tobacco prevention/cessation could provide key information in this project.

Do I need to have experience working on a campaign?

No, there is no experience requirement.

What if I can’t attend every meeting?

There is no formal commitment. We will be grateful to have members attend as many meetings as possible.

When and where will this happen?

The committee will meet every 2-5 weeks beginning February 2023. Meetings will be held virtually on Zoom with each meeting lasting one hour. Committee volunteers (hopefully you!) can sign up now through January 2023.

How do I sign up?

If you would like to lend your voice and talents to this project please contact Matthew Cox (matt.cox@esd112.org). He will add your name to the committee membership and follow up with the next steps.

In a perfect world, everyone would have an equal opportunity to reach their maximum health potential, but research shows that factors like education and racism create barriers for optimal health. The Institute of Global Tobacco Control searched the existing literature and studies in the pipeline for information about the impact of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in relation to tobacco disparities and created a report that discusses the research gaps that need to be addressed in order to advance a health equity agenda to eliminate tobacco-related disparities.

Click here to read the full report

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the underlying conditions driving e-cigarette and heated tobacco product use.

Talking with your kids early and often about underage drinking and other drug use can help keep them safe. But how do you know if your child needs more support, and where do you go to find it? The answer is Screen4Success, a new, user-friendly tool from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign designed to help parents and caregivers better understand the health, wellness, and wellbeing of their children and find resources to address their needs.

This new tool is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) "Talk. They Hear You." campaign. Screen4Success asks questions about substance use, mental and physical health, general wellbeing and family life and is designed to help parents and caregivers better understand the health, wellness, and wellbeing of their children. It provides an easy way for parents and caregivers to identify where their children may benefit from additional support.

Visit www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you or click on the Screen 4 Success image.

In October 2018, The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched the statewide cannabis prevention and education campaign, You Can, to educate youth about the health effects and consequences of using cannabis, provide healthy alternatives to using to deal with stress and boredom, and to let them know that when it comes to pursuing future dreams and goals, “Marijuana Can’t. You Can.”

The new assets build off lessons learned from previous outreach efforts and incorporate key learnings discovered through a youth assessment and listening sessions in 2022.

New assets include:

• Vertical social ads for Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok
• Videos ads for YouTube, streaming platforms, and Twitch
• Digital banner ads in 6 sizes
• Static social posts for Facebook and Instagram. Download and post these on your organization’s social pages
• Posters and Billboard ads
• Calming videos of Washington state for TikTok. We are working on a strategy to encourage youth and partners to share their own videos showcasing places in Washington state that calms them/brings them joy—more to come soon!

All of these materials, and additional information about You Can’s expansion, are available for partners on the toolkit website (password: Prevention&Education) or visit socialpresskit.com/you-can.

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects that can make patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine, along with the other “club drugs,” has become among teens and young adults at dance clubs, musical festivals, and concerts.

Click on the fact sheet image to download and learn more.

Did you know over 22 million Americans have recovered from substance addiction? People struggling with addiction face many challenges, especially the judgment they feel from others. In fact, around 90% never seek or receive treatment because of the shame they feel. This results in keeping their struggle a secret, which makes it even harder to get help.

You can make a big difference just by showing your support. Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC) has launched a new website campaign that provides education about substance use disorder (SUD) and recovery, with a focus on ways that supportive messaging and relationships can help someone achieve and sustain their recovery.

Take a test to check your knowledge and learn what you can do to support someone with an SUD by visiting the website: supportaddictionrecovery.com.

Consider adding the Prevent Coalition Podcast to your playlist in 2023! We're sharing stories and strategies to help coalitions and organizations reach their full potential."

In case you missed it last year, a new Prevent Coalition Podcast is available - Episode 6, "New Coordinator Orientation". In this episode, Guest host Sarah Meyers from Pomeroy Partners shared insights and tricks for new Coalition Coordinators. Hear submissions from other Coordinators on early lessons learned. If you or a colleague is new to the prevention field, this one is for you!

Listen at preventcoalition.podbean.com. The podcast is also available on Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcast app and other familiar streaming services.

• Episode 0 - Welcome
• Episode 1 - Rural Network
• Episode 2 - Policy Change
• Episode 3: Secure Your Cannabis
• Episode 4: "Better You Bingo" with special guests from Clark County STASHA!
• Episode 5: Sweet & Sour
• New --> Episode 6: New Coordinator Orientation

Episodes archived at preventcoalition.org/events/news/.

Below are links to resources to help you prepare for the upcoming legislative session.

Bill Information (https://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/)

Search by bill number, or list bills by many other methods from links. The bottom of each bill page has links to TVW video of hearings and floor action. See the Bill Report for a useful high-level summary of the bill policy, background, and hearing testimony.

Pre-filed Bills Page (https://app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/prefiled.aspx?year=2023)

Budget Information on LEAP budget website (http://leap.leg.wa.gov/index.html)

Provides detail on budget proposals and links to Citizen’s Guides to WA State budgets.

Find your District & Legislators (https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/)

Election Results (https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20221108/legislative-all.html)

Washington Lobbying Rules (https://www.pdc.wa.gov/lobbyists/lobbyist-guide)

Current Laws (RCWs) and Rules (WACs) (https://leg.wa.gov/LawsAndAgencyRules/Pages/default.aspx)

Find RCWs or WAC by number or by title.

Legislative Information Center (https://leg.wa.gov/lic/Pages/default.aspx)

Useful resource on the legislative website. Click on the Classes & Tutorials link to find great handouts and videos and live class info.

Committee Information (https://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/CommitteeListing.aspx)

Sign Up for Email Updates on Committee Hearing Schedules (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WALEG/subscriber/new)

Testifying in Committee or Submitting Comments (https://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/Testify.aspx)

Watch Live Coverage - TVW (https://tvw.org)

See unedited coverage of committee hearings, testimony, floor debate, press conferences, and much more. Search the archive for recorded events or tune in live!

Training resources on the legislative process from Prevention Voices WA and Foundation for Healthy Generations (https://healthygen.org/resources/)

How to Read a Bill Video (https://youtu.be/KFx0ONYSgqA)

Understanding the WA Legislative Process Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPXsGmKgLc&t=4s)

How to Use the Legislative Website Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbuKisIUyLs&t=45s)

How to Use the Legislative Website Advanced Tips Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKsj2zMQ-4Y&t=4s)

*Storing medicine in a locked location is the single most effective deterrent to accidental poisonings, overdose, medicine theft, and misuse that can lead to prescription drug addiction. Stay informed and talk with loved ones about the risks for ingesting or taking medicine not prescribed for them and benefits of safeguarding your medications. Learn more at www.LocksSaveLives.org.

• Assess Data: We created a contract with Clark County Public Health to offer Epidemiology support and implement parts of the action plan. They will offer several data trainings to the network, build an online visual data portal, and more.
• Build Toolkit: In October 2023 we hosted a workgroup meeting to update the Find Your Good campaign with rural elements, captions, and images. We'll create a plan to survey rural youth for input.
• Change Policy: Our goal this year is to connect rural youth groups and coalitions to legislators during Rural Network meetings. November 2022 - February 2023 we'll focus on gathering youth volunteers, training on policy, and preparing for legislative meet and greets.
• Offer Training: Thank you for attending the Rural Conference! Access materials and slideshow PDF's at the website hub. You may also access the evaluation from this page.
  
• Offer Training: We hosted a virtual Youth Advocacy Training statewide again on December 7 and December 8, 2022. The event was coordinated in partnership with Teens for Tomorrow and Prevention Voices.
• Promote Equity: The Steering Committee has been reviewing assessment information and analyzing the network through an equity lens, creating goals for improvement and reducing barriers for participation with the goal of submitting an Equity Plan to funders.

For a full grant progress timeline visit www.preventcoalition.org/rural/our-work/.

Coalition Coordinators Meeting

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

9:30 -11:00 a.m.

Online conference call by invitation.

For southwest region coalition coordinators.

SW Regional Network Meeting

Thursday, February 16, 2023

2:00 -3:30 p.m.

Online conference call by invitation.

For southwest regional network members.

Coalition Coordinators Meeting

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

9:30 -11:00 a.m.

Online conference call by invitation.

For southwest region coalition coordinators.

CCPH Qualitative Data Training

March 14, 2023

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: ESD 112 Conference Center, 2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA

Six-hour training, receive tools and procedures for qualitative data gathering strategies.

Teens Care Too Summit

April 11, 2023

Time TBD

Location: ESD 112 Conference Center, 2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA

After several years of cancelation this event aims to return as an all-day training hosted by CADCA! This day-long event focuses on youth empowerment, advocacy, policy, and prevention basics. Likely to be a one-of-a-kind event!

Rural Network Office Hours

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

1-2 p.m.

Online conference call

For Rural Network members to receive technical assistance

Rural Steering Committee

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

3-4:30 p.m.

Online conference call

Develop the plan, guide the implementation, evaluate the results.

All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Click for full calendar of coalition and community events.

Relevant events not sponsored by Prevent Coalition:

Southwest PTTC

Preventing Underage Drinking and Excessive Drinking Among Adults Through Alcohol Policy

(Three-part Webinar Series)

January 18, February 22, and March 15, 2023

3:00pm-5:00pm

No Fee

Click here to learn more and register for Webinar 1

Click here to learn more and register for Webinar 2

Click here to learn more and register for Webinar 3

This interactive 3-Part series will cover the why, what, and how of alcohol prevention strategies that aim to reduce community level harms and guide the development of local alcohol policies.

Rede Group

Let's Talk About New Tobacco Products: What Is Out There and How Should We Treat Them?

(Webinar)

January 24, 2023

10:30am-11:30am

No Fee, click here to visit registration page.

Robb Hutson, President of Rede Group, has worked in tobacco prevention for more than 12 years across the United States. Join him in talking about new products, targets and thoughts on harm reduction.

Rede Group

Cannabis 101 and Safe Storage

(Webinar)

February 2, 2023

11:00am-12:00pm

No Fee, click here to visit registration page.

Even though cannabis has been legal in Washington since 2012, there is still misinformation and uncertainty around its potentially helpful and harmful health effects. Join Alex Sirotzki from the Washington Poison Center to learn about use trends, current evidence on therapeutic and harmful effects, and safe storage.

Rede Group

Amercian Indian/Alaska Native Tobacco Use, Prevention, and Cessation

(Webinar)

February 9, 2023

11:00am-12:00pm

No Fee, click here to visit registration page.

Join JanMarie Ward, Senior Public Health Policy and Program Advisor for American Indian Health Commission for a discussion about the cultural differences of tobacco use with AI/AN populations and how that relates to prevention and cessation.

NW PTTC

Ethics in Prevention Foundations

(Virtually moderated 6-hour course)

Repeats monthly, visit website for next session!

No Fee, Limited Space Available

This two-week, asynchronous moderated course, adapted from the original SAMHSA Center for Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) course, explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics. The course also introduces a decision-making process to help practitioners apply this code to a variety of ethical dilemmas, and an online discussion area to facilitate discussion with other course participants. Course meets requirements for prevention specialist credentialing.

View ongoing training and events at https://pttcnetwork.org.

NW PTTC

Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners

(Self-paced course)

NEW 3-part (4.5 hour) cannabis pharmacology series from the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Cannabis Prevention Working Group. Review updated, science-based information on cannabis to better-equip prevention professionals & coalitions to serve their communities.

Registration and training via the HealtheKnowledge.org website.

NW PTTC

Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals

(Self-paced course)

Explore the basics of how substances impact major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with different substances. Certificates of 1.5 hours for each of the following four courses: Basics of Pharmacology and Alcohol, Basics of Pharmacology and Opioids, Basics of Pharmacology and Psychostimulants (Cocaine & Methamphetamine), and Basics of Pharmacology and Cannabis.

Learn more and enroll via the HealtheKnowledge.org website.

When is CADCA's National Leadership Forum?

Forum occurs Monday, Januray 30 - Thursday, February 2, 2023

Where is Forum being held?

Forum will take place at Gaylord National in National Harbor, MD.

Who attends Forum?

Educators | Faith Leaders | Individuals in Recovery | Justice Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health Consumers | Military and Military Families | Parents | Prevention Specialists | Public Health Professionals | Researchers | State and Local Coalition Leaders | Substance Use & Mental Health Professionals | Treatment Providers | Youth

Forum Offers:

• Training from top experts in the field
• Information, tools and strategies to take your prevention work to the next level
• The latest science, news and trends on substance misuse issues
• The opportunity to network with thousands of advocates passionate about prevention
• Specialized youth leadership training

Visit www.cadca.org/forum2023 for registration information.

Supported by the fiscal agent ESD 112, Prevent is a regional coalition formed in 2003 to increase collaboration, awareness, and reduce youth substance use in Southwest Washington. Prevent also implements initiatives for rural communities across Washington state. As a community mobilizer, the coalition creates a culture promoting healthy choices; advocates for policies and regulations that protect, empowers and nurtures youth; and facilitates positive opportunities for youth to be involved and thrive.

Email: preventcoalition@esd112.org
Website: www.PreventCoalition.org
Location: 2500 NE 65th Ave., Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360-952-3457
Facebook: Facebook.com/PreventCoalition
Twitter: @supportyouthnow

The Rural Toolkit can be found at www.preventcoalition.org/rural/toolkit. Access to the Rural Toolkit is password protected. The password is: ruralrocks!