Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Methamphetamine News You Can Use
Methamphetamine News You Can Use 8/16/2005
Greetings from the Initiative Foundation,
This is to give you a brief update on a number of activities related to our battle against methamphetamine in Minnesota. Please pass this on to others who you think might be interested. To be added to our meth e-group contact kdeter@ifound.org.
Kathy Gaalswyk, President
1. Minnesota ICE (Intervention, Care and Education): A Rural Response to Methamphetamine is the title of our new awareness campaign. Watch for more information!
2. November 1 Conference, St. Cloud Civic Center, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please hold this date for an important statewide conference on this issue! We have a strong line-up of national and state experts who will share the latest research and resources available related to meth. We encourage community leaders, elected officials, employers, educators, parents, family and friends of meth users to join us. The event is co-hosted by the Initiative Foundation and Hazelden Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and co-sponsored by many other organizations. A full agenda and registration information will be available in early September. To be placed on the conference agenda mailing list, contact info@ifound.org.
3. IQ Magazine Meth Issue The Fall issue of the Initiative Quarterly will be devoted entirely to the topic of methamphetamine, and will include a new resource guide. This special issue will also be inserted in a number of greater Minnesota newspapers and will be available to our sponsors and partners as a resource tool. If you are not already on the mailing list and would like to be added, contact info@ifound.org.
Upcoming Events in Minnesota
· Assessing and Referring the Methamphetamine User – September 8, 2005 at the Best Western Maplewood Inn, St. Paul, MN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Edens Group at 651-776-2100 or e-mail edensgroup@edensgroup.com.
· Reasonable Suspicion Testing Drug/Alcohol Training & Awareness for Supervisors – September 9, 2005 at the St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud, MN from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Contact 320-308-0015, choose option 6 or www.door15.com.
· Rule 25: Assessing and Placing Clients with Chemical Use Problems – September 12-14, 2005 at the Best Western Maplewood Inn, St. Paul, MN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Edens Group at 651-776-2100 or e-mail edensgroup@edensgroup.com.
· Substance Abuse Prevention Certification Training – September 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2005 at the Shoreview Community Center, Shoreview, MN. Contact Lynne Gosselin at 763-427-5310 to register or for information Kathy Mostrom, 651-582-1850 or e-mail Kathy.Mostrom@state.mn.us.
· Adolescent Methamphetamine Use-- September 22 and 23, 2005 at the Best Western Inn Maplewood, St. Paul, MN. Presented by Edens Group and Anthony Lois Center, Inc. Contact www.edensgroup.com or call 651-776-2100.
· 31st Annual Program Sharing Conference – Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Minnesota – October 6 and 7, 2005 at the St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN. To register, contact Lynne Gosselin at 763-427-5310 ext. 155 or e-mail lgosselin@miph.org. For more information, contact Linda Ryden at 763-427-5310 ext. 146 or e-mail lryden@miph.org.
· Basic Drug Identification And Methamphetamine In Minnesota – October 11, 2005 at the Hilton, Bloomington, MN from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact 866-352-9359 or www.lorman.com.
· The Methamphetamine Phenomenon: A Focus on Children – October 11, 2005 at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Minneapolis from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Anne Gilmore at 612-873-2255 or e-mail at anne.gilmore@co.hennepin.mn.us.
· Rule 25: Assessing and Placing Clients with Chemical Use Problems – October 17-19, 2005 at the AmericInn Lodge and Suites, St. Cloud, MN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Edens Group at 651-776-2100 or e-mail edensgroup@edensgroup.com.
· Assessing and Referring the Methamphetamine User – October 24, 2005 at the Best Western Maplewood Inn, St. Paul, MN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Edens Group at 651-776-2100 or e-mail edensgroup@edensgroup.com.
· Rule 25: Assessing and Placing Clients with Chemical Use Problems – November 21-23, 2005 at the Best Western Maplewood Inn, St. Paul, MN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Edens Group at 651-776-2100 or e-mail edensgroup@edensgroup.com.
Recent Reports
National Association of Counties – The Meth Epidemic in America http://www.naco.org/Content/ContentGroups/Publications1/Press_Releases/Documents/NACo-MethSurvey.pdf
Kelly Deter, Program/Communications Intern
Initiative Foundation
405 First St. SE
Little Falls, MN 56345
320-632-9255 phone
320-632-9258 fax
kdeter@ifound.org
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