Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction. Recovery Month 2007. Join the Voices for Recovery. Saving Lives, Saving Dollars.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
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SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update

The Road to Recovery Update keeps you informed about activities leading up to National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September. Feel free to forward this information to friends and colleagues, include it in newsletters or listservs, or link to it from your Web site.


Next Webcast

"Alcohol en la Comunidad Latina" premieres Wednesday, April 4:

This Webcast is produced in Spanish.

Alcohol en la Comunidad Latina Webcast According to recent statistics, in 2005, the rate of substance dependence or abuse among Hispanic persons aged 12 and older was 9.3 percent, while the rate of binge alcohol use among Hispanics was 23.7 percent. This show discusses issues surrounding alcohol abuse and dependence specific to the Latino community in the United States. (Source: 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health)

Visit www.recoverymonth.gov/2007/multimedia/w.aspx?ID=490 to watch the trailer and 1-hour Webcast.



Ask the Expert - April 2007

Get answers to your questions about the topics covered in the "Alcohol en la Comunidad Latina"—Producido en español" Webcast. Submit your questions using our anonymous online form, and answers from our expert will be posted in early May.

Visit Ask the Expert before April 20 to submit questions for this month's expert: Rita L. Nieves, RN, MPH.

For more information about Rita L. Nieves, visit http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2007/
multimedia/bio.aspx?ExpertID=2.



Spanish Webcast and promotion opportunities

April’s all-Spanish Webcast offers the potential to reach new individuals who might not know about the Webcasts. Here are some ideas to help promote the Webcast:
  • Contact organizations and community health clinics in geographic areas with a high concentration of Hispanics in order to promote and distribute the Webcast.
  • Call your local Spanish-language television affiliate to see if they can air the Webcast (free DVD and/or VHS copies are available for television stations by emailing info@riedelcommunications.com).
  • If you belong to any appropriate listservs, ask them to help promote the Webcast in an upcoming listserv.
  • Hold an event and show the Webcast.
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