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We (the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition)
established the campaign and this is the 16th of NIPAW. Several list
members joined the campaign and received local coordinator's kits. I
would be interested in any activities you conducted and media coverage
you received.
We had a kickoff news conference at DC's National Press Club and ONDCP
Director Walters was one of the speakers.
Steve Pasierb, Partnership for a Drug-Free America President & CEO,
released a new inhalant report based on their latest PATS Survey. If
anyone would like a copy, let me know.
Dr. Westley Clark, CSAT Director, released two new SAMHSA inhalant
reports which are cited below:
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/inhalants/inhalants.htm
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/inhalantsTX/inhalantsTX.htm
If anyone is interested, we have a model inhalant Bill in anyone is
interested in inhalant legislative advocacy in your state.
For those participating in the NIPAW campaign - thanks, you're making a
difference.
Harvey
Harvey Weiss
NIPC Director
800/269 - 4237
http://www.inhalants.org
Shapiro, Kenneth submitted the following message from Kenneth_Shapiro@ondcp.eop.gov
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Dear Community Prevention Professionals,
While overall drug use among young people has declined 24 percent since
2001, inhalants abuse remains a dangerous and potentially deadly
behavior.
National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week (March 16-23) highlights the
importance of educating parents to substance abuse threats hidden in
plain sight: everyday household products such as glue or shoe polish.
When used properly, these products add value to our lives, however when
abused, they have serious and damaging effects on the futures of our
youth.
Please click below to see the Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week Fact
Sheet for more information.
http://www.ondcp.gov/drugfact/factsht/Inhalants_fs.html
Ken Shapiro
Deputy Administrator, Drug Free Communities
Executive Office of the President
Office of National Drug Control Policy
202-395-4681
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