*Title of Event/Activity:
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention for Adolescents
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
In conjunction with Recovery Month and in recognition of the needs of the adolescent population, the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, in collaboration with SAARA, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Maryland office of Substance Abuse Services, is presenting a two-day conference focusing on various aspects of substance abuse prevention and treatment for adolescents. Workshop presentations include Developments in Juvenile Justice; The Adolescent Brain: Clinical Implications; Preventing Underage Drinking; Safe and Drug Free Schools, and more!
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 11 and 12, 2000
*Who Should Participate:
This is a regional event, and attendees are expected from Virginia, maryland, and North Carolina, from substance abuse treatment facilities, school systems, criminal justice agencies, and higher education.
*Name of Primary Contact:
The Mid-Atliantic Addiction and Technology Transfer Center
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance
*Telephone Number:
804-828-9910
*Email Address:
mid-attc@mindspring.com
*Title of Event/Activity:
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention for Adolescents Conference
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
Mid-Atlantic Regional two day conference featuring Michael Nerney as keynote speaker. Training tracks are juvenile justice, advocacy/prevention, treatment and screening/assessment. The first day of the conference will feature a luncheon hosted by SAARA, the consumer/advocacy group and afternoon workshops. Dr. Rahdert from NIDA will present information on the POSIT in one of these workshops. The second day will feature 3 and 6 hour training institutes.Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center (SAMHSA/CSAT funded) Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, SAARA, Maryland Office of Substance Abuse Services.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 11 &12, 2000 Charlottesville, VA
*Who Should Participate:
Prevention and treatment professionals, supervisors, counselors in the juvenile justice system, advocates and consumers.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Charlotte Chapman
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Wayne Conners
*Telephone Number:
804-828-9910
*Fax Number:
804-828-7862
*Email Address:
mid-attc@mindspring.com
*Related Web Site:
mid-attc.org
*Title of Event/Activity:
Run for Recovery
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
Vanguard Foundation is celebrating National Alcohol and Drug Addiction "Recovery Month" in September with a very special event on Sunday, September 17, 2000. The Run for Recovery® is held as part of a series of nationwide activities celebrating National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. This event is the largest celebration of Recovery Month in the Washington, DC area. It will bring together members of the substance addiction community, business sector and non-profit organizations to celebrate the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone successful treatment and recognizes those in this field who have dedicated their lives to helping people in need.
The event will be held near the MCI building and Pentagon Centre Mall at Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia on Sunday, September 17, 2000. The activities will begin at 7:30a.m with race registration, the race will begin at 9:00a.m. and all activities will conclude around 11:00 a.m. We expect to attract more than 1000 participants and raise awareness for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Participants can register for a competitive 5K Run or a non-competitive 5K Walk. A walk is included to attract participation from all age groups, regardless of their fitness ability. Race sponsors, which include The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Motient Corporation, Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority, UptownArlington.com, 202 Design, Worldcom, ABC7 WJLA-TV, DrinkMore Water, Residence Inn by Marriott, Pentagon Centre and other local merchants, will provide prizes awards for participants in each age category, as well as random prizes for all participants. Each contributing participant will receive a T-shirt and promotional merchandise.
The Vanguard Foundation supports Vanguard Services Unlimited, a non-profit, community-based organization established in Arlington in 1962, which offers high quality substance abuse treatment to adult men and women, mothers with children, and adolescent boys and girls.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 17, 2000
*Who Should Participate:
Anyone interested in supporting National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, Vanguard Foundation and people in recovery.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Kim Nimmo
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Kevin Doyle
*Telephone Number:
703.841.0703 ext.105
*Fax Number:
703.841.2316
*Email Address:
liverpoolva1@yahoo.com
*Related Web Site:
http://www.vanguardservices.org
*Title of Event/Activity:
Addiction Knows No Boundaries
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
Community Educational Forum in observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Keynote Speaker; Judge Fulton of the Norfolk Drug Court. Presentations by; Virginia Alliance of Methadone Advocates, President Jay Clarke and Norfolk Community Services Board, Substance Abuse Director Anthony Crisp. Presentations will be followed by a question & answer period. Refreshments will be served.
Forum will be held at:
Tidewater Drive Center
7460 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, VA
3rd Floor Conference Room
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
09/18/00 starts at 6:30pm
*Who Should Participate:
Open to the public. All substance abuse treatment consumers and family members are encouraged to attend.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Jay Clarke
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Tony Crisp 757-664-6670
*Telephone Number:
757-853-2013
*Fax Number:
757-858-9934
*Email Address:
JayC45@excite.com
*Related Web Site:
http://vamethadvocates.org
*Title of Event/Activity:
"Adolescents: How They Use, and How to Treat Them"
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
The Substance Abuse and Addictin Recovery Alliance is featuring a presentation by representatives of public and private treatment facilities at our Annual Meeting. They will discuss current prevention and treatment resources, and how to respond to adolescent drug and alcohol abuse and adiction.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 26, 2000, 6-9 p.m.
*Who Should Participate:
This meeting is open to all interested persons
*Name of Primary Contact:
Suzanne Stratmann
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Walter Kloetzli
*Telephone Number:
703-237-6141
*Email Address:
director@saara.org
*Related Web Site:
http://www.saara.org