summitpreventionalliance.org http://summitpreventionalliance.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:32:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Make a Difference Day http://summitpreventionalliance.org/make-a-difference-day/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/make-a-difference-day/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:32:29 +0000 admin http://summitpreventionalliance.org/?p=517 This year MDDAY will be held on October 9th, 2010! MDDAY committee is currently working real hard to make this year a GREAT volunteer day! If you are a non-profit and would like to be a site this year, please contact me!

Liliana

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/make-a-difference-day/feed/ 0 Drug Free Community Coalition Meeting http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting-2/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting-2/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:08:11 +0000 admin http://summitpreventionalliance.org/?p=510 We had another exciting coalition meeting on July 20th, 2010. Thanks to all who attended. If you are interested in what we talked about please see the meeting minutes by clicking below. If you are interested in finding out some facts and information about marijuana and talking points to use with your kids and your friends and neighbors please click the document link.

DFCC Minutes July

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting-2/feed/ 0 The twins are here http://summitpreventionalliance.org/the-twins-are-here/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/the-twins-are-here/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:12:50 +0000 admin http://summitpreventionalliance.org/?p=494 Congratulations to Holly and Tony Busnardo!
They had two adorable twin girls. Ava Grace and Bella Sue Busnardo.

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/the-twins-are-here/feed/ 0 August 16th TIPS Training http://summitpreventionalliance.org/august-16th-tips-training/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/august-16th-tips-training/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:09:35 +0000 admin http://summitpreventionalliance.org/?p=473 This is an alcohol server training held upstairs at Fatty’s Pizzeria in Breckenridge from 10-3:30.  Lunch is not provided, but you are welcome to make orders at the restaurant, or go elsewhere for a 30 min lunch break.  Cost is $20 for members of the Restaurant Association, and $25 for non-members.  Contact Hannah at hannah@summitpreventionalliance.org or call 453-9333.  Click Here to register.

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/august-16th-tips-training/feed/ 0 Q&A from Marijuana Forum 5/18/10 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/qa-from-marijuana-forum-51810/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/qa-from-marijuana-forum-51810/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 21:04:26 +0000 admin http://summitpreventionalliance.org/?p=446 Q: Will school nurses start holding marijuana in their offices since it’s medical for some?

                A: As of now, a person with a medical marijuana card can only have one care-giver who issues their marijuana.  Since the school nurses will not be dispensing medical marijuana, students cannot have this at school.

Q: How does the school plan to deal with the disparity between state and federal law involving the smoke-free and drug free campus?

               A: Under state law, minors may lawfully smoke tobacco products and it’s only a crime to sell to a minor, whereas alcohol and/or drug use is a crime for minors.  As a result, tobacco is deemed less offensive than drug/alcohol use or possession, thus, the consequences are less severe. 

Q: What would you say is the number one reason someone tries marijuana for the first time?

               A: Peer pressure.

Q: Are the school policies the same for all substances?  Tobacco?

               A: No, tobacco does not result in penalties as severe as illicit drugs.

Q: What are the legal and school consequences if youth get caught with pot?

                A: Depending on the amount of marijuana, the penalties will vary.  Legally, minors suffer the same consequences as adults.  In school, students can be expelled, suspended, and the police notified.

Q: What does research show are the short and long term affects on kid’s brains?

               A: Here are some of the effects:

  1. Short-term memory impairment and slowness of learning.
  2. impaired lung function similar to that found in cigarette smokers.  Indications are that more serious effects, such as cancer and other lung disease, follow extended use.
  3. Decreased sperm count and sperm motility.
  4. Interference with ovulation and pre-natal development.
  5. Impaired immune response.
  6. Possible adverse effects on heart function.
  7. By-products of marijuana remaining in body fat for several weeks, with unknown consequences.  The storage of these by-products increases the possibilities for chronic, as well as residual, effects on performance, even after the acute reaction to the drug has worn off.  Of special concern are the long-term developmental effects in children and adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable to the drug’s behavioral and psychological effects.  The “amotivational syndrome,” characterized by a pattern of energy loss, diminished school performance, harmed parental relationships, and other behavioral disruptions, has been associated with prolonged marijuana use by young persons.  http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00001143.htm

 

Q: Why can or can’t we do random drug tests on our students?

               A: While it is extremely costly to conduct drug testing, it also challenges 4th Amendment rights regarding searches and seizures and the ability to potentially create a drug testing policy that meets those constitutional parameters for the particular student community.

Q: What is the law regarding minors acquiring a medical marijuana card?

              A: A person under the age of 18 can only acquire a medical marijuana card with their parents present.

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/qa-from-marijuana-forum-51810/feed/ 0 We have moved! http://summitpreventionalliance.org/were-moving-be-patient-with-us/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/were-moving-be-patient-with-us/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:35:33 +0000 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/blog/2009/09/30/were-moving-be-patient-with-us/ Please note that Summit Prevention Alliance has moved offices! Our new contact information is as follows:Physical address:13549 North HW 9 (This is the Red, White, and Blue fire station #4 located off of Tiger Road)Breckenridge, CO 80424Mailing address: (This has remained the same!)P.O. Box 2565Frisco, CO 80443Phone number:970-453-9333Fax number:970-453-2183

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/were-moving-be-patient-with-us/feed/ 0 Drug Free Community Coalition Meeting http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:18:55 +0000 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/blog/2009/09/18/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting/ We had another exciting coalition meeting this week. Thanks to all who attended. If you are interested in what we talked about please see the meeting minutes by clicking below. If you are interested in finding out some facts and information about marijuana and talking points to use with your kids and your friends and neighbors please click the document link.

>>>>>DFCC September meeting minutes

>>>>> Marijuana Key Talking Points 6-09

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/drug-free-community-coalition-meeting/feed/ 0 Handouts Posted from High Altitude Wellness Series – Building a Culture of Health with Low to No Cost Resources http://summitpreventionalliance.org/371/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/371/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:24:52 +0000 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/blog/2009/08/27/371/ Click below for Powerpoint presentation:

High Altitude Wellness Powerpoint

Click below for resource handout:

Worksite Wellness Resource Handout

Click below for toolkit handout:

Worksite Wellness Toolkits Handout91409-flyer.jpg

]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/371/feed/ 0 Funding Available for Employers to Promote Breastfeeding http://summitpreventionalliance.org/funding-available-for-employers-to-promote-breastfeeding/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/funding-available-for-employers-to-promote-breastfeeding/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:35:09 +0000 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/blog/2009/08/04/funding-available-for-employers-to-promote-breastfeeding/ spa-hang-tag.jpgIf your business or organization is interested in supporting employees in their breastfeeding efforts, please contact Susan at 970-668-2077 or susan@summitpreventionalliance.org. Mini-grants are available to be applied towards creation of a lactation room or space as well as breastfeeding-related policies.

To view a copy of the Colorado Employer Toolkit, please click HERE.

Employers who received funding in 2008-2009 included the following:

  • Mountain River Naturopathic Clinic (lactation room is available to the public – located at 60 Main Street, Frisco)
  • Early Childhood Options
  • Carriage House Early Learning Center
  • Little Red Schoolhouse
]]> http://summitpreventionalliance.org/funding-available-for-employers-to-promote-breastfeeding/feed/ 0 Dialogue over Dinner: Choices, Choices http://summitpreventionalliance.org/dialogue-over-dinner-choices-choices/ http://summitpreventionalliance.org/dialogue-over-dinner-choices-choices/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 17:29:06 +0000 http://summitpreventionalliance.org/blog/2009/05/29/dialogue-over-dinner-choices-choices/ Christine Cerbana did an excellent job with her presentation on Wednesday, May 20th. Attendees enjoyed the information and Christine’s animated presentation style. If you are intersted in seeing the full presentation, please find it on SCTV local channel 10 or watch it online at www.sctv10.com. Please click here to see her handouts Choices, Choices Handout

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