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Due
to insufficient registration, the National Inhalant Conference
set for Nashville, Tennessee, August 22-25, 1997 has been postponed.
Dates have not yet been set. However, if you or individuals you
know are interested in receiving conference information, please
notify NIPC at 800-269-4237 or via e-mail
to be placed on the mailing list.
The
National
Inhalant Conference will bring
together a diverse group of experts from throughout the nation
who will help maximize participant skills through a cumulative
process of providing background information and research updates
(state-of-the-art for prevention, intervention, treatment and
aftercare), "how-to's" (such as developing an awareness campaign,
advocacy methods, working with the media, community mobilization,
developing and utilizing curricula, developing public service
announcements by kids, educating health care workers, etc.) and,
finally, providing concrete examples of successful prevention
programs. From this process, action plans can be developed for
implementation. Community teams and youth are encouraged to attend.
The
Conference will not only provide participants ideas, knowledge
and skills, but also networking opportunities with others committed
to making inhalant prevention work. Don't miss this opportunity.
Participants:
- Substance
abuse directors and counselors
- Treatment
directors and counselors
- Juvenile/child
welfare personnel from state and federal agencies
- Police
and D.A.R.E. officers
- Public
and private school educators, counselors and nurses
- Local
anti-drug coalitions and community and regional drug and alcohol
councils
- PTA/PTO
chapters
- Civic,
volunteer and faith organizations
- Poison
Control Centers
- Emergency
medical personnel, individual doctors and nurses
- Medical
and pharmacy groups
- School
councils and youth groups
- Concerned
parents and individuals
Conference
Tracks:
- Introduction
to Inhalants -- background information to understand the problem
of inhalant use among youth
- Research
& Trends -- current state of knowledge and how the problem
of inhalants is perceived
- Legislation
-- what's happenning in states across the country regarding
inhalants laws
- Cultural
Aspects of Inhalant Use
- Youth --
track designed to show how young people can get involved in
their communities; youth are encouraged to attend all other
workshops
- Education
-- how to develop an effective school policy and how to integrate
inhalant information in the school curriculum
- Health
Care -- what health care personnel (including emergency medical
personnel, school nurses, medical practioners, etc.) should
know, and how to educate them. A special section will be provided
for information for medical examiners.
- Community
Mobilization -- how to get your community involved in inhalant
prevention and develop successful programs
- Treatment
-- Issues surrounding treatment, both in-patient and out-patient
care
Exhibit
Space:
Individuals
and organizations are invited to exhibit products, materials and/or
services to participants at the conference. All exhibitors will
be able to display products and services during the entire conference.
The fee for booths will be $100 per space for non-profit exhibitors
and $300 per space for profit exhibitors. Contact Harvey Weiss
or Meghan Griffiths at 1-800-269-4237 for details.
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