2012 BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Northwest Alcohol Conference
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What's the Big Deal? Everybody's Doing It.
  • Eric James, Commander, University Nevada Reno Police Services

Perceptions are Reality! Change Perceptions and Change Drinking Behaviors!

Update on Prescription Drugs
  • Selby Smith, Drug Enforcement Administration, Seattle, WA

Should the Minimum Drinking Age Be Lowered?
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An Evaluation of A Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service and Enforcement Program
  • Jim Fell, Senior Research Scientist, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Calverton, MD

Building Capacity through Prevention Enhancement Sites
  • Marilyn Rodgers, Director, Department for Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Prevention Program, Frankfort, Kentucky

Using Technology to Help Monitor Compliance, Training, and Costs Associated with Alcohol Establishments.

Community Based Party Patrols....Cops, Prosecutors and Coalitions Working Together to Reduce Community Alcohol Problems

10 Easy Learn-At-Home Skills To Keep Kids Alcohol & Drug Free
  • Jaynie Brown, MADD-Utah Legislative Lobbyist; director of the Strengthening Families Program DVD project, Utah

The Truth About “Medical” Marijuana:  America In The Balance

Deemed Approved and Social Host Ordinances: Tools to Deal with Problem Establishments and Underage Drinking at Home.

Cracking the Code – Media Fluency and Alcohol

Why Can't We Sell Alcohol Like Tires and Mayonnaise?
  • Pam Erickson, President/CEO of Public Action Management, former Executive Director, Oregon Liquor Control Commission;  founder of Campaign for a Healthy Alcohol Marketplace, Scottsdale, Arizona

Creating a Buzz - of Information, That is
  • Lynn Hightower, Public Information Officer, Boise Police Department, Boise, Idaho

Identifying the Drugged Driver
  • Joseph Keil, Author and Deputy, Manitowoc Sheriff's Department, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Gangs, Drugs and Alcohol.....A Violent Mix

Fake ID and False Documents
  • Joe Cannon, Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control, Richmond,Virginia

Riding the Wave – Engaging Youth in Community Coalitions

Place of Last Drink Survey: A Multi-Faceted Tool for Prevention 
  • Kristen Donovan, Principal Consultant, EVALCORP Research & Consulting, Irvine, California
  • Lisa Garbrecht, Ph.D., Research Associate, EVALCORP Research & Consulting, Irvine, California