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2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DALLAS https://www.sapaa.com/page/2024conference Early registration is open, but the full conference brochure with breakout sessions will be available by June 2024. Online Registration Hotel Information Schedule Registration Fees Call for Presentations Sponsor & Exhibitor Information   HOTEL INFORMATION    The Westin Galleria Dallas 13340 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240 (972) 934-9494   A room block is available for $225/night plus applicable taxes and fees. Reservations must be made prior to 9/20/24 to qualify for the conference rate. Click here to make your conference hotel reservation online!   SCHEDULE The schedule with breakout sessions will be available by June 2024. Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:30–6:00 p.m.:  Training Institute Courses* Monday, October 7, 2024 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.:  Training…

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Every April and October! Next Take Back Day is On April 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM Collection Site Locator The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Partnership Toolbox Download posters, handouts and other materials to promote National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Law Enforcement Agencies Only: For law enforcement agencies that wish to host a collection site, please call the POC in your area. Search for Year Round Pharmaceutical Disposal Locations  Use this link for locations after the Take Back Days are over Home…

ADAC shares stats ahead of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week • Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council • Mar 14, 2024  Shared and reprinted from: https://lufkindailynews.com/news/community/adac-shares-stats-ahead-of-national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/article_53b70f11-562b-510b-86c0-4a82b17a54fb.html The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics are both emphasizing the increasing trends in the abuse of alcohol and drugs across the country. In anticipation of recognition of the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, which is March 18-24, it’s imperative to spotlight the growing concerns surrounding alcohol and drug use and the critical need for increased public awareness and education. In recent years, the landscape of alcohol and drug use and its identifiable dangers have evolved significantly, highlighting the importance of robust…

 ________________________________________ Microlearning for Aviation Medical Examiners For this edition of the AME Minute, Dr. Warren Silberman, DO, MPH emphasizes that kava and kratom are unacceptable for aviation medical certification and explains the risks. (Running time: 01:43) ________________________________________ The AME Minute is presented by FAA Aviation Safety’s Aerospace Medical Education Division of the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, in association with FAA Media Solutions. To provide feedback, please email ame-distance-training@faa.gov