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An updated version of the Partners for Substance Abuse Prevention Web
site-sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention/Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration-is now available at
http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionpartners.

What is the purpose of the site?
With the goal of decreasing substance abuse by bringing effective prevention
to every community, the site provides a virtual meeting place for all
organizations that want to become involved in a substance abuse prevention
effort or want to expand their current substance abuse prevention
activities. Substance abuse prevention includes preventing the use of
illegal drugs, the abuse of legal drugs or other products (e.g., glue
sniffing), underage drinking, and underage tobacco use. The efforts to
prevent underage drinking and drug use are also intrinsically linked to
other serious youth problems such as crime, violence, academic failure, and
teen pregnancy. The Web site features a monthly topic focus area, a Voices
From the Field section, a Partner List area that provides a nationwide list
of organizations involved in addiction prevention, and a Links section.

Who are the Partners?
Partners consist of numerous types of organizations, including national
organizations, foundations, businesses, community coalitions, grassroots
organizations, faith-based groups, educational institutions, criminal
justice organizations, health institutions, professional associations, and
Federal, State and local government entities. You can look through the
directory and sign up online at
http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionpartners/partners.asp.

Who should become a Partner?
* Organizations involved in substance abuse prevention.
* Organizations involved in related prevention activities (e.g., the
prevention of teenage pregnancy or the prevention of juvenile delinquency).
* Organizations interested in becoming involved in substance abuse
prevention.

What are the benefits of becoming a Partner?
As a Partner, your organization can take advantage of networking with other
organizations who are involved in similar efforts. You can access
information about partners, contact them, discuss ideas, and develop
collaborative efforts. By adding your organization to the Partners database,
others will be able to find you. You also increase your organization's
visibility by having your program highlighted on the Web site's Partner
Highlights. Other Partners and organizations can read about your work and
accomplishments.

We'd love to have you join us and hear what you think of the site. Please
stop by today, tell your friends, and send your feedback to
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Thank you,

Farra Trompeter
Web Marketer
http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionpartners/

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