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The use of electronic vaporizing devices (“vaping”) has skyrocketed in popularity since their widespread introduction across the United States. Through these devices, consumers inhale an aerosolized liquid compound, most commonly liquid nicotine or cannabis-derived chemicals (both CBD and THC). Risks stemming from vaping present an important public health challenge, particularly for youth, but also among adults. While significant research gaps remain, a growing number of evidence-based practices are available to behavioral health practitioners.  

View the slides from the presentation, “Adolescent Substance Use: An Evidence Update” with subject matter expert, Sarah Helseth, PhD, by clicking on the download button above.

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 6, Issue 3 of our newsletter, Addressing Addiction in our Native American Communities for Fall 2020. Please take a few moments to explore this issue.

In 2018, one in five high school students and one in 20 middle school students reported that they had “vaped” in the past 30 days, a substantial increase from the previous year. In this webinar, we outline exactly what E-cigarettes are, explore the youth vaping epidemic, and introduce CATCH My Breath as one possible solution. CATCH My Breath is a youth E-cigarette and Juul prevention program developed by the University of Texas Health Science Center. The program provides up-to-date information to teachers, parents, and health professionals to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the use of E-cigarettes, including JUUL devices. CATCH My Breath uses a peer-led teaching approach and meets national and state health education standards. And best of all, it’s FREE!! Speakers:  Megan Piper, is an associate professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and the associate director of research at UW-CTRI. Abby Rose is a Program Manager for CATCH Global Foundation, where she is responsible for   the development and dissemination of nutrition education, physical activity, youth vaping   prevention  and health promotion programs

Learn how one Wisconsin school district partners with the county restorative justice program to to engage with youth caught vaping on school grounds. Featured presenters: Tim Wavrunek, Eau Claire County Restorative Justice Program, and Kim Koller, Director of Administrative Services, Eau Claire School District.

Vaping: Resources and Information provides an overview of the latest news related to vaping, vaping-related illness, COVID-19 and vaping, and vaping treatment and prevention programs. 

This slide deck is part of the Slidedecks4U products created by the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC) that serves Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming). Disseminating information about e-cigarettes (e-cigs) and vaping devices is important as CDC reports that lung injury incidents have occurred in 49 of 50 states and in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands with over 2,290 individuals seeking medical treatment at the end of November 2019. The slide deck is designed to be used by behavioral health academic faculty, trainers, and state agency staff members for a variety of audiences. Each slide has notes for the presenter to provide guidance if necessary. References are included on the slides and in the notes. If you require further information on this topic, please contact the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). You are free to use these slides and pictures but please give credit to the MPATTC when using them by keeping the branding and referencing the ATTC at the beginning of your presentation.   SAMHSA Report: Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults

DESCRIPTION The goal of this webinar is to familiarize attendees with e-cigarettes and their usage, their flavors, and their regulation, or lack thereof. This webinar will explore: What is in electronic cigarette juices? What is in electronic cigarette aerosol? What are the health impacts of e-cigarettes? What is the intersection of tobacco, marijuana and e-cigarettes? How are e-cigarettes regulated - or are they?   PRESENTER Phillip Gardiner, Dr. P.H., is a Public Health activist, administrator, evaluator and researcher. Throughout his research career, Dr. Gardiner has maintained his community activism to address racial disparities in health, through writing, organizing, evaluating and public speaking. Currently, Dr. Gardiner is the UC Smoke and Tobacco Free Fellowship Awards Program Officer for the Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP), University of California Office of the President.  He also oversees the scientific inquiry associated with e-cigarettes and other new products (e.g. IQOS). In this regard, Dr. Gardiner speaks regularly around the country on the Triangulum: the intersection of tobacco, marijuana and e-cigarettes.

The May 2019 Dialogue, contains articles on: Addiction: co-occurring disorders and drug courts (#mentalhealthmonth); Mental Health: improving organizational effectiveness to better serve older adults (#olderamericansmonth); Prevention: preventing tobacco and vaping use among youth; ORN: drug court alumni support groups, and Region 3 Spotlight: SAMHSA's National Prevention Week. Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the Dialogue and new and training announcements, sign up here.