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is a listing of the trainings provided by the Regional Prevention Center. To
receive more information about any of these trainings please call the RPC at
(785) 587-4372 or
1-800-322-6350 or email at
rpcneks@kansas.net.
- AIDS/HIV Education
- This one-hour workshop is a fact based HIV/AIDS
education training with an emphasis on encouraging prevention behavior. This
training covers the myths and facts of HIV/AIDS and is a useful first step
for groups with no previous experience with HIV/AIDS education. Additional
training is available after the initial workshop.
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- Alcohol Awareness/Binge Drinking
- A portion of this workshop focuses on educating the
audience about the effects of alcohol, specifically on younger people. The
other portion of this workshop focuses on the glamorization of binge
drinking and the reality of what happens when someone consumes five or more
drinks in one sitting. The presentation will include local county data on
underage drinking, the effects of alcohol on the body, and discussions on
some of the newer alcohol related issues.
- Baseline
- Baseline is a two-day program that allows the
participants to establish their baseline beliefs about alcohol and other
drug dependency, and learn how alcohol and other drugs impact individuals,
families, and communities. The training is very interactive and includes a
variety of activities including family sculpture, guest speakers, group
discussion and more.
Drug Endangered Children
A child living or visiting a home where
methamphetamine is being manufactured is exposed to immediate dangers and to
the ongoing effects of chemical contamination. In addition, the child may be
subjected to fires and explosions, abuse and neglect, a hazardous lifestyle,
and other risks. This program will help you learn more about the silent
victims of illegal drug manufacturers and abuse.
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- Drug Trends
This workshop is full of information about commonly
used drugs and drug paraphernalia and covers popular trends happening in
today's society. The training also presents items you may see but not
recognize as related to drug use, and provides a large display of drug
related items and paraphernalia.
Kansas Tobacco Retailer Training (SYNAR)
This training is for tobacco retailers and providers
information about the laws regarding sale of tobacco products to minors, and
what the penalties are for breaking those laws. Techniques for age
verification, recognizing fake ID cards, and tips on refusing to sell to
minors without alienating customers are presented.
LifeSkills
LifeSkills Training is the highest rated, recommended & researched school-based
substance abuse prevention program today. It is uniquely designed, proven
effective, and
grounded in over 20 years of research. Rather than simply teaching information
about
drugs, LifeSkills combats the underlying causes of substance use.
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- Methamphetamine Awareness
- Methamphetamine is the fastest growing drug threat
in America. In can be produced in the home, motels, cars and many other
locations, leaving behind hazardous waste. Learn about the drug, how to
recognize the ingredients used to make it, and how to recognize the sign s
of a clandestine meth lab. Programs are available from one to four hours.
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- Retail Meth Watch
- This program is designed to limit the accessibility
of products containing ephedrine or pseudo-ephedrine, and other precursors
used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Training is available for
retail personnel including managers and employees to help identify potential
"meth cooks," and provide information on how to report suspicious behaviors.
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- SPICEline
- This is a one-day program that provides information
concerning older adults and substance abuse. It covers medication
mismanagement, alcohol dependency, concerns among older persons, and other
important topics. A resource manual is provided.
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- TIPS
- TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) is a
program targeted towards patrons in the alcoholic retail business. The
training is designed to teach participants (bartenders, wait staff, and
retailers) acceptable standards of practice for serving alcohol. Three
different workshops are available and are tailored to 1) on site
establishments such as bars or restaurants, 2) off site businesses such as
liquor stores and gas stations, or 3) universities.
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- Too Good For Drugs
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Too Good For Drugs is a school-based
prevention program proven to reduce the intentions to use alcohol, tobacco
and other drugs. Developed by the Mendez
Foundation for use with students in grades K-12 (5 to 18 years old), Too
Good For Drugs has a separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for
each grade level including an after school program. This curriculum is
designed to develop personal and interpersonal skills relating to alcohol,
tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use; appropriate attitudes toward ATOD use;
knowledge of the negative consequences of ATOD use and benefits of a drug
free lifestyle; and positive peer norms.
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