A searchable database of evidence-based programs and practices is available from SAMHSA.
Click http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/ to visit the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The NREPP is a searchable database of interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA has developed this resource to help people, agencies and organizations implement programs and practices in their communities. |
KY-ASAP
Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy
The Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP) was created in 2000 to develop a strategic plan to reduce the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth and adult populations in Kentucky and coordinate efforts among state and local agencies in the area of substance abuse prevention.
KY-ASAP has continued to evolve since its placement into the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) in 2004. KY-ASAP continues to embrace and incorporate the philosophy of ODCP to involve the three-pronged approach of prevention, treatment and enforcement in the area of substance abuse. During SFY 2009 local boards received $1,740,939.41 in funding to implement their efforts to reduce the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs in their communities.
A key concept of KY-ASAP is policy change. Local Boards continually work within their respective communities to bring about such policy changes. In fact, several Kentucky communities, many with the assistance of local KY-ASAP boards, have implemented policy and ordinance changes.
Currently, there are 75 local KY-ASAP boards that cover 113 of 120 counties in the Commonwealth. 16 of these boards are regional and consist of two or more counties that have joined efforts to address substance abuse issues affecting their area. The local boards consist of stakeholders in each county or multi-county jurisdiction. KY-ASAP has become a vital part of substance abuse prevention, treatment and law enforcement efforts in many of Kentucky’s communities.
For more information on KY-ASAP please contact Amy.Andrews@ky.gov or Heather.Wainscott@ky.gov
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Partnership for a Drug-Free Kentucky |
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Beginning January 2008 the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy/KY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy became an Alliance member with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
ODCP/KY-ASAP in collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America continues its statewide PSA campaign to bring professionally produced localized media messages to supportive media partners in a sustained effort to reduce the incidence of substance abuse in the Commonwealth. Our collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America continues to bring over $6 million in professionally produced PSAs.
The tremendous benefits that we receive from the Partnership allows us to counter any and all negative messages with positive prevention strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a positive story on another initiative KY-ASAP & the ODCP is doing to support the reduction of youth & adult substance use.
Addiction is the single greatest preventable illness in the country, and like other diseases, it affects not just the person with the illness but also family and friends.
Parents and children are inundated with media messages about drug use and abuse among celebrities and major sports figures. The benefits we receive from these PSA’s allowed ODCP to counter those negative messages with positive prevention messages.
Research has shown if a child hears or sees 1 anti-drug message a day they are 38% less likely to use drugs.
When a parent is talking to a child about drugs on a regular basis, the child is 52% less likely to use drugs.
As a parent, the things you say and do have a tremendous influence on the decisions your child makes - especially when it comes to using drugs or alcohol. By talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, you can help them make better choices and live safer, healthier lives.
For more information, you can contact Heather.Wainscott@ky.gov or click the following link:
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U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities |
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The ASAP Connection |
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The Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy produces a quarterly newsletter, The ASAP Connection, with information on funding opportunities, substance abuse prevention activities, and important contact information. For recent editions of the newsletter, click below:
Summer 2009 (pdf - 472 KB)
Spring 2009 (pdf - 441 KB)
Winter 2009 (pdf - 412 KB)
Summer 2008 (pdf - 351 KB)
Spring 2008 (pdf - 324KB)
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