US: Heineken targets ethnic drinkers with slim can roll-out

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Heineken is set to launch its flagship namesake beer brand in a slim can format in the US. The brewer's US unit said late yesterday (27 January) that the 8.5oz cans, a picture of which can be seen by clicking through on the logo on the right, will roll out nation-wide from 1 March. Available in 12-packs, the company hopes the cans will tap.... READ MORE

Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury

 

Deadline:   March 19, 2014

Funding Amount:   3 awards anticipated. Award Ceiling: $350,000

Eligibility:   Higher Education Institutions: *Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education *Private Institutions of Higher Education The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: *Hispanic-serving Institutions *Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) *Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) *Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education *Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For- Profit Organizations *Small Businesses *For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Governments *State Governments *County Governments *City or Township Governments *Special District Governments *Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) *Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) *Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government *U.S. Territory or Possession Other *Independent School Districts *Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities *Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) *Faith-based or Community-based Organizations *Regional Organizations *Bona Fide Agents *Federally Funded Research and Development Centers

Agency:   HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Grant ID:  RFA-CE-14-006

CFDA#:   93.136 -- Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs

Summary:   The purposes of the NCIPC extramural violence prevention research program are to: 1. Build the scientific base for the prevention of violence by helping to expand and advance our understanding of the primary prevention of interpersonal violence. 2. Encourage professionals from a wide spectrum of disciplines of epidemiology, behavioral and social sciences, medicine, biostatistics, public health, health economics, law, and criminal justice to perform research in order to prevent violence more effectively. 3. Encourage investigators to propose research that involves the development and testing of primary prevention strategies, programs and policies designed to prevent interpersonal violence and reduce violence-related outcomes as well as dissemination, implementation, and translation research to enhance the adoption and maintenance of effective strategies among individuals, organizations, or communities.

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Drugs, Alcohol and Sexuality: What's the Connection?

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Rutgers’ Answer program provides highly interactive online workshops and trainings that allow you to set your own pace while learning about teen sexuality. The upcoming webinar workshop for November is called Drugs, Alcohol and Sexuality: What’s the Connection.  The focus is to discuss one of the risk factors pertaining to underage drinking, drug abuse and unprotected sex.

For more information, click here to register:

1 in 5 High School Seniors Binge Drinks: Study

 

 

According to a new study published in the September 16^th issue of JAMA Pediatrics, it’s common for American high school seniors to binge on alcohol, and some have as many as 15 or more drinks at a time.
 

Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women, while having 10 or more drinks in a row is defined as extreme binge drinking.

 

FEATURE ARTICLE: CBS News



Community Awareness Projects Funding Opportunity

 

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Grant/Contract Name:  Community Awareness Projects
Deadline: October 18, 2013

Funding Amount:  Award ceiling: $5,000.00

Agency:   The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA)

Applications and instructions will be available on September 18, 2013. 

 

A webinar for applicants will be conducted on October 2, 2013 beginning at 4:00 pm EDT. 

 

Registration is required by going to: CLICK ON GO TO MEETING LINK.

 

Summary:   The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), under a cooperative agreement with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), will be offering funding to assist at least 60 communities in conducting public awareness initiatives during National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 6 - 12, 2014. 

The purpose of this initiative is to increase the general public's awareness about National Crime Victims' Rights Week, victims' rights and available services. Therefore, the following activities are considered eligible for reimbursement under this program: Purchase of advertising in print media, radio, television, or outdoor advertising to promote NCVRW events, victims' rights, and available services; Design and printing of promotional NCVRW materials, such as posters, invitations and fliers; Support of NCVRW event speakers (not to exceed $450 per day for each speaker plus travel expense not to exceed the allowable Federal rates); Purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment used in public awareness events and activities; Rental of space to conduct NCVRW activities and events. 

Link:   http://cap.navaa.org  

 

Peer Pressure Gone Viral, A Real Threat To Teens, Cites The New York Center For Living

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PRNewswire-- Excessive use of social media may dramatically increase risky behavior among young adults and teens, and may be directly linked to alcohol and drug abuse.

A recent UCLA study reported that 66% of teens that were being treated for substance abuse disorders said they had the desire to abuse drugs after visiting their friends' pages on social media sites.

While peer pressure has a direct effect on a teen's likelihood of using alcohol and drugs, the impact of social media is much more dramatic.

 

 

 

 

READ FULL ARTICLE: HeraldOnLine

HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEENS SAFE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON



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SECOND WEBINAR SESSION ADDED!

HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEENS SAFE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON

ONDCP’s “Above the Influence” campaign launches two new youth activities to raise teen’s awareness of risks during this time of year

 

(Washington D.C.) –  With prom and graduation season approaching, teens are soaring with excitement and eager to celebrate these end-of-year moments free from all restraints.  But with so many celebrations, it is also a time of increased pressure to fall under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors.

To help teens “stay above” these pressure-filled moments, the “Above the Influence” campaign is launching two NEW youth activities designed to raise awareness of the added risks and challenges youth face during this time of the year. The ATI campaign is offering a webinar to provide partners with guidance on how to successfully plan and implement these activities in their communities.

In preview of the webinar, the two feature activities include the following:

• “Picture It” engages teens in a discussion and a photo-sharing exercise that highlights the potential pressures and risks teens may face during their prom and graduation season. The activity asks them to thoughtfully reflect on what these events mean to them, and what they can do to live up to their own expectations of these celebrations.  The activity compels teens to be content creators by encouraging them to use “Above the Influence’s” Facebook page and Instagram as a national platform to share their thoughts and see how others are making safe and healthy choices. 
• D.Driver puts teens in the driver’s seat by using video games and real-life scenarios to help them gain a better understanding of the potential consequences of driving after using drugs and alcohol or while distracted.

To serve the high demand for participation, the ATI campaign is happy to offer a second webinar session! The two sessions will cover the same information - please click on the link below to join us at the date and time that works best for you:

• Wed., April 3, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. EDT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/936977593
• Wed., April 10, 2013 from 2-3 p.m. EDT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/222129392

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.

For more information on “Above the Influence” and to download the ATI Activities Toolkit and other FREE resources, visit http://www.atipartnerships.com/.

 

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Anti-Drug Update is your source for the latest news on the “Above the Influence” campaign.  Feel free to forward this information to your community partners and announce this information on your website or in your organizational newsletter.

“Above the Influence” is a program of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.  The “Above the Influence” campaign has been reaching teens for more than seven years through television, print, radio, and online media.  ATI’s efforts in local communities focus on connecting directly with teens and local youth-serving organizations to deliver messages, activities, and support to help the Nation’s youth stay “above the influence” of drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors.  Multiple scientific findings indicate that teens that have increased exposure to, and engagement with, the “Above the Influence” campaign have stronger anti-drug beliefs than teens with low exposure to the campaign.