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An Ounce of Prevention
Welcome to the fourth edition of An Ounce of Prevention. The
Indiana Prevention Resource Center is excited to bring you the
online version of our newsletter. Highlights from this issue include
newly released data about youth drug use in Indiana, a focus on
community coalitions and article four in a six part series about
mental health. The mental health focus this edition is stress and
anxiety.
Enjoy the issue!
This month, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) published Celebrating Progress in
Behavioral Health-Special 20th
Anniversary Issue. This publication
documents SAMHSA’s 20 years of progress in the behavioral health
field while directing future development. The document’s audience
is intended for community coalitions, advocates, policy makers,
prevention professionals, care providers, program planners,
administrators, researchers and people with substance use or abuse
problems. The issue also describes a program to help diverse
populations access behavioral health care, an underage drinking
campaign and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
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Our Mission
Strengthening a behavioral health
system that promotes prevention,
treatment, and recovery.
Our Vision
To promote and sustain healthy
environments and behaviors
across the lifespan.
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agencies to provide training and education,
evaluation, special data reports, program
and curriculum selection and resource
materials….all tailored for your
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specific needs.
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An Ounce of Prevention JULY 2012
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center is operated
by the Department of Applied Health Science, School of
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana
University. Funded, in part, by a contract with the Indiana
Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental
Health and Addiction, financially supported through Health and
Human Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse,
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.
Designer drugs: A wolf in
sheep's clothing
How could anything with such a benign
name as bath salts, spice or bliss be
dangerous? Think of these synthetic drugs
as ever-changing narcotic concoctions
designed to be easily available and one
step ahead of prosecution. The chemicals
in these drugs and their effects on the
human body have not been studied; many
of the dangers are not yet known. Parents
need to be aware and educated in order to
keep their kids safe.
Tips for parents:
Monitor and supervise youth activities.
Communicate with kids and ask them
what they know about designer drugs.
Become educated about designer
drugs.
Praise positive behavior and drug
refusal, express pride in children for
not taking drugs.
For more information including a podcast
and webinar about K2 and bath salts visit
the IPRC's website at:
http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/
Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana is an afterschool drug prevention
initiative for youth age 10-14. In 2011, there were 460 programs and
15,544 youth particiapted. Each year, data is compiled into an
evaluation report. View the report here.
Data from the 2011 Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana Youth Survey
demonstrate:
Alcohol was the most frequently used substance. Nearly 5% of
youth reported using alcohol before their Afternoons R.O.C.K.
in Indiana program began. Upon program completion, 3.1% of
youth reported consuming alcohol within the last 30 days.
Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana youth reported using inhalants
before any other substance. Youth inhalant use began at 9.6
years old on average. Youth report first using alcohol at 9.8
years old followed by the recreational use of prescription drugs
at 10 years old and tobacco cigarette use at 10.1 years old.
Average age of first substance use reported by
Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana youth in 2011
Brown, C.J., Flynn, C., Flynn, S.K., DeSalle, M., King, R., & Lee, J. (2012).
Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana: State evaluation results from an evidence-based
substance abuse prevention initiative for Indiana youth. Indiana Prevention Resource
Center: Bloomington, IN.
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What are community coalitions?
Community coalitions are made up of individuals representing
various organizations and sectors, who come together to achieve a
common goal. Successful coalitions engage both influential leaders
and grassroots community members in identifying, planning, and
adopting prevention strategies that would not be possible through
the efforts of a single agency.
History
Since 1990, the federal government has funded coalitions to reduce
youth substance use. Through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC)
grant program, the Office of National Drug Control Policy in
collaboration with the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is
currently funding 15 community coalitions in Indiana. A recent
study found that youth substance use rates in communities with a
DFC grant were significantly lower than the rates in comparison
communities without a DFC grant.
What are the goals of community coalitions?
Coalitions attempt to bring about new policies, programs and
practices that change the social and physical environment in their
community. Coalitions focus on factors in the environment (such as
availability, enforcement, or promotion of alcohol use).
What makes coalitions successful?
Six factors contribute to effective coalitions:
1. Formalization of rules and procedures. 2. Leadership style.
3. Member participation. 4. Membership diversity.
5. Agency collaboration. 6. Group cohesion.
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read drug information?
Check out the IPRC Factlines!
Factlines offer scientifically
defensible information on the most
common drugs used by Indiana's
adolescent population.
Each Factline contains information
about a specific drug, the incidence
and prevalence of use in Indiana,
and its effects.
To see all of the drug Factlines
click here.
Below is an expert from the
Heroin Factline.
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*This article is the fourth in a series of six that examine mental health.
Stress and anxiety are mental health conditions that can contribute to personal success or to negative health
outcomes. There is not a firm consensus among psychologists on definitions of stress. A traditional definition
of stress is “Stress arises when individuals perceive that they cannot adequately cope with the demands being
made on them or with threats to their well-being.” (Lazarus, 1966) Coping refers to the thoughts and actions
we use to deal with stress. Anxiety like stress is a normal part of life. Anxiety is defined by the Collins English
Dictionary as “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” A certain amount of
stress and anxiety can actually be healthy. Work deadlines and school assignments are both examples of
situations that cause stress or anxiety. They also cause us to remember to stay focused on our jobs, school work
and other life commitments.
To read the full article and find resources please visit our website at:
http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-info/featured-articles/169-stress-and-anxiety
For the fourth year, young Indiana filmmakers take action against prescription drug abuse by submitting video
public service announcements (PSA) for the Indiana Prevention Resource Center’s fourth annual
www.KeepRXSafe.com video PSA contest. Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the
United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the 2011 Annual Youth
Survey conducted by the IPRC, 16% of Indiana 12th graders have used non-prescribed painkillers and nearly
15% of 12th graders have also used other prescription medications without a medical need. “Prescription drugs
continue to be an issue in our state. The contest gets students involved in prevention efforts. We know that young
people are influenced by their peers; the contest lets students take charge and make an impact. The students did
an excellent job expressing themselves and providing a strong message,” stated Mallori DeSalle, the
www.KeepRXSafe.com contest coordinator.
This year, Will Hanna and his classmate Mason Moody, both seniors at Jeffersonville High School in
Jeffersonville, submitted the winning entry entitled, “The Final Trip.” View all the videos here.
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