The annual survey of alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use by children and adolescents in the state of Indiana is coordinated by IPRC.
A total of 7,837 students from Indiana colleges participated in the Indiana College Substance Use Survey conducted in Spring 2012.
Risk and Protective Factors
The IPRC is Committed to Continuing Education
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- Published on June 25, 2010
In order for healthy communities to be formed, it is necessary for health and education professionals to acquire fresh insight into the current trends and difficulties that are prevalent in society.
Keep Rx Safe PSA Contest
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- Published on May 28, 2010
Non-medical use of pain relievers is a growing problem for many Indiana youth. Currently Hoosiers aged 12-17 are using more than those in other Big Ten states. The Indiana Prevention Resource Center is aiming to reverse this trend by encouraging young people to participate in peer-education through such activities as the 2nd annual KeepRxSafe.com Video Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. This year more than 70 youth from all over Indiana participated in the contest. “Education on proper medication use is essential for health and wellness,” stated Dr. Daniel DeSalle, PSA contest judge.
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
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- Published on April 30, 2010
Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a process designed to identify potential substance use problems and involves short questionnaires delivered electronically, orally or in written form, usually lasting anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. The primary goal of SBIRT is to identify risky and harmful alcohol and non-medical drug use and if appropriate, to refer for further assessment and treatment if it appears there is a more serious problem.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
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- Published on April 09, 2010
It's no surprise that alcohol causes a variety of problems or that many people struggle with addiction to alcohol-however what may surprise you is the economic burden of alcoholism. The 2008 National Survey for Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed that $186 billion was spent on alcohol related issues during that year alone. Some of these included; specialty alcohol services related to treatment, medical consequences, lost earnings and criminal justice costs.
Smokeless and dissolvable tobacco
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- Published on April 09, 2010
With a rise in city-wide smoking bans, more and more smokers may be on the lookout for ways to either quit smoking or quit tobacco altogether. The tobacco industry has stepped in with a few clever alternatives which allow smokers to satisfy their craving or need for tobacco while not disturbing others with an offending smell.
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