Tobacco Control in Connecticut: Opportunities to protect our most vulnerable from a lifetime of nicotine addiction. Presented by the MATCH Coalition: January 23, 2017 at 10 a.m.

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Please join us for an informational forum on tobacco prevention and control in 2017. We will be exploring what Connecticut has done in tobacco cessation and prevention and important opportunities to advance the health of our state in this ever changing landscape of tobacco products.

When:

Where: The Legislative Office Building

Hartford, CT

Room 1C

Please RSVP to Jill Barry by Thursday 1/19: jill@graffwood.com, 860-983-4814

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network

What is the Connecticut Prevention Network? The Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) is an association of the state’s 13 community partnership Regional Action Councils (RACs) that work to provide your community with education, training and advocacy for substance abuse prevention. What We Do -Provide your community with education, training, and advocacy for substance abuse prevention and behavioral health. -Inventory community resources to address substance abuse and behavioral health issues. -Identify gaps in services and changes to community environments. -Design/develop/implement programs to fill identified gaps in services. -Reduce the negative effects of substance abuse and related risky behaviors on youth and the community. How We Do It -Mobilize government leaders, mental health/substance abuse professionals, law enforcement, schools, faith organizations and youth. -Advocate for wellness and health promotion across all 169 cities and towns. -Tailor prevention strategies to meet each community's specific needs. -Leverage funds for local initiatives and grant collaboration. -Assess community data to gain additional resources to meet prevention needs across the state of Connecticut.

CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared a link.Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at 11:14am

The scary truth about what's hurting our kids

Dr. Twenge started doing research 25 years ago on generational differences, but when 2011 -2012 hit, she saw something that would scared her to the core.

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention Network shared SCSU Health Promotion Interventions's post.Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at 9:01am

SCSU Health Promotion Interventions

The problem and solutions! A must read!! https://www.facebook.com/patriciamcdevitt.roncone/posts/10155826337404747

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CPN-Connecticut Prevention NetworkWednesday, October 11th, 2017 at 6:27am

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