| The Network |
The Network is a national consortium of IHE professionals aimed at sharing and disseminating information to help curb alcohol and other drug abuse as well as violent behavior among college students. Begun in 1987 by the US Department of Education, the Network is a voluntary membership organization whose member institutions agree to adhere to a set of standards aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug problems. It now has over 1,500 members. For more information on The Network, visit http://thenetwork.ws |
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Name: Kathy Mohlfed Position: Regional Director
Region: IA-KS-MO-NE Title on campus: Counselor and Academic Advisor, Wayne State Collge E-mail: kamohlf1@wsc.edu
How The Network is beneficial to members: "The Network provides a vast array of resources to help colleges and universities address alcohol and other drug issues on their campuses and surrounding communities. The Network is also able to provide regional trainings that are of specific interest to members of that region." |
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Understanding the Risks Associated with Facebook
Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations
Stages of Readiness to Change
Online Resources for screening, intervention, referal and treatment
Info about Alcohol, other Drugs and the Brain
RADAR search engine
Check out the competition: National Beer Wholesales Association
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"Drugs have taught an entire generation of American kids the metric system"
PJ O'Rourke
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Welcome to the new format for The Network's News from the Front. For those of you not familiar, you are receiving this online publication because your institution is a member of The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues.
This edition provides you with helpful information in your AODV prevention work. As we move into the summer session at many campuses, it is important to remember to include strategizing on alcohol, other drug, and violence prevention in your summer strategic planning efforts. Be sure to visit the Network's website for more helpful information.
I hope that you continue to find this new online format user friendly. This newsletter is best viewed using Internet Explorer.
Sincerely,
Joan Masters
Chair, The Executive Committee
The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
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| The Network Welcomes New Volunteers |
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Kathy Mohlfeld, Wayne State College (Nebraska), has been named Regional Director (RD) for the Iowa-Kansas-Missouri-Nebraska Region. Please read a short profile of Kathy to your left.
Jessica A. Sempek, Northwestern University, has been named the State and Territory Coordinator (STC) for Illinois.
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| Spinning the Science |
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| Alcohol Boosts Antioxidants in Fruit Drinks
First science informed us that alcohol is good for the heart; the antioxidants in red wine promote longevity. This was followed by research that pointed to the health benefits enjoyed by those choosing to imbibe moderately as being superior to those who abstain, and now new research suggests that ethanol may augment the naturally occuring antioxidants found in fruit juices. Continued... |
| Guest Editorial |
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Alcohol and Social Networking Sites: A Dangerous Combination
The phrase "don't drink and dial," has long been a part of the college students vernacular, a warning to friends to avoid making indiscriminate and ill-advised phone calls while intoxicated. With the booming popularity of scial networking Web sites like Facebook and MySpace, this phrase is increasingly being replaced with, "Don't drink and post..." To continue reading, click here. |
| Underage Drinkers Get 1st Drink from Parents |
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A new study of alcohol use in youngsters says that most kids get that first drink right at home with mom and dad. And that can lead to trouble in the long run. Please click here |
| Anti-Drinking Ads: Give it to 'em Straight |
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| This is an interesting essay by Bill Piper on the efficacy of using scare tactics to prevent dangerous behavior. Click to read more here. | |
News From the Front is edited by Robert J. Chapman, PhD. Suggestions for articles, news items, and online resources are always welcomed. To submit to NFTF, send email to chapman.phd@gmail.com. For more information on the Network, visit http://www.thenetwork.ws |
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