May 21, 2008
In this issue:
Drug Deaths in Oregon on the Rise
Oregon State Medical Examiner Dr. Karen Gunson released drug-related death statistics for 2007 reflecting a continuing rise since 1999 and the third highest number of these deaths since 1997.
The statistics showed a sharp increase in Heroin-related deaths while Methamphetamine and Cocaine-related deaths dropped in comparison to last year's figures.
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Parenting for Prevention - The Parenting Event You Don't Want to Miss!
Parents of children in grade school, middle school and high school, here’s the special summer event you don’t want to miss!
When it comes to alcohol and drug prevention, parents are the biggest influence on kids. Hear from an expert panel on what you can do to keep your kids away from alcohol and drugs.
The parenting for prevention panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, June 25, from Noon - 1:30 pm at Montgomery Park located at 2701 NW Vaughn Avenue, in Portland. Registration is only $25, including lunch and free parking.
To register, email Danny Slifman or call 503-244-5211.
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Click here to download the training flyer.
Oregon Partnership YouthLine Summer Training
Do you know a teen who may be interested in volunteering as a peer counselor for YouthLine?
Oregon Partnership's YouthLine is looking for volunteers to staff our peer counseling, crisis, and referral line for teens. If you are a 15-18 year old high school student interested in making a difference in the lives of teens in Oregon and meeting other great youth from schools in the metro area, we’d love to hear from you. The 40 hour training begins June 30, 2008.
If you would like to schedule an interview or find out more about the YouthLine, please contact Timothy Kelly, YouthLine Coordinator, by phone at 503-244-5211 ext. 618, or by email at tkelly@orpartnership.org.
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Training Opportunity - Healthy Brain Development: Key Impacts & Interventions
The Healthy Brain Development: Key Impacts & Interventions conference will take place in Eugene, Oregon at the Valley River Inn on October 22-24. The conference will provide cutting edge workshops and dynamic nationally recognized speakers.
This regional conference is sponsored by Lane County Health and Human Services and will provide cutting-edge research, prevention strategies and intervention techniques to maximize child brain development.
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New CSAP Director Named
Frances M. Harding, a former New York state addiction official, has been named the new Director of the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
Harding, previously the associate commissioner of the Division of Prevention and Recovery in the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, will take over as head of CSAP in July.
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Do you have information to share with your prevention colleagues around the state? Please send to: dslifman@orpartnership.org.
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