Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center

Sign up for The CQI Edge: Efficiency and Excellence in Prevention, July 9 from 1:00 pm -2:30 pm CT!

In this 90-minute interactive webinar, substance misuse prevention professionals will learn how the principles, tools, and approaches to continuous quality improvement (CQI) can optimize their prevention work.

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/the-cqi-edge-efficiency-and-excellence-in-prevention/

Listen to this fascinating “Quick Clip” (8 minutes) with Dr. Jason Kilmer on the placebo effect of alcohol:

https://whatparentsaresaying.buzzsprout.com/1886890/episodes/19027045-quick-clips-with-dr-kilmer-01-expectancy-parents-need-to-get-this?t=0

The economic costs of excessive alcohol use are high! On average, the direct and indirect costs of excessive drinking add up to about $807 per person in the United States. Every alcoholic drink consumed creates an extra $2.05 in economic costs to address alcohol-related impacts.

Learn more about the impact of excessive alcohol use here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/excessive-drinking-data/index.html

Join Brian Klaas tomorrow, June 3, 2026, 10:00- 12:00 pm CT, in Telling Stories with Data: A Crash Course in Data Visualization for Non-Expert Audiences.

This two-hour webinar will equip you with the skills to transform data into clear, persuasive visualizations that tell a story. Whether you're new to prevention or a seasoned professional this webinar is for you!

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/telling-stories-with-data-a-crash-course-in-data-visualization-for-non-expert-audiences-2/

Coffee Break time!

Join me tomorrow June 3, 2026, 10:00 - 10:45 am CT, for our last coffee break of this session. Connect with other prevention professionals in the perfect opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.

Don’t miss out on these bite-sized networking moments that could lead to big opportunities!

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/coffee-break-networking-for-substance-misuse-prevention-professionals-3/

We are excited to share a new resource from the PTTC Network: Elements of Effective Coalitions. This toolkit is designed to strengthen coalition development, engagement, and long-term success in communities. The resource provides guidance on coalition structure and functioning across all stages of development—from initial formation and implementation to continuous improvement and sustainability. It also offers evidence-informed strategies and practical tools to help coalitions and community organizations build strong infrastructures, enhance collaboration, and create lasting community change.

To learn more: https://pttcnetwork.org/community-coalitions-and-collaborations-workgroup/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Elements%20of%20Effective%20Coalitions&utm_campaign=PTTC-biweekly%20September%203-16%2C%202025

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Ready to turn your prevention expertise into lasting policy impact? Advocacy is your most powerful tool but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.

Join us tomorrow May 28, 2026, for our dynamic 90-minute webinar as we break down the advocacy process into clear, actionable steps. Learn how to confidently engage with policymakers and amplify your substance misuse prevention work.

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/advocacy-skills-for-substance-misuse-prevention-professionals/

Check out this new 2-minute video from SAMHSA on “Building Resilience with Substance Use and Misuse Prevention”: https://youtu.be/3Aa4jVj6_vs?si=IXTYZCoNkutMP1gM

SAMHSA 9 likes. "Building Resilience — with Substance Use and Misuse Prevention"

In your substance misuse prevention work, have you considered the impact of menopause on women’s substance use rates and patterns? Check out this interesting article from SAMHSA on “Why Menopause Matters in Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.”

View article here: https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/why-menopause-matters-substance-use-disorder-prevention-treatment-recovery

photo credit: https://www.pexels.com/photo/aged-cheerful-women-in-elegant-outfit-together-5257317/

Veterans face unique challenges that can increase the risk of substance misuse — but strong prevention, community support, and accessible care can make a lasting difference.

A new resource from SAMHSA, Serving Those Who Served: Improving Substance Misuse Prevention for Veterans, offers practical insights to strengthen outreach, engagement, and service delivery for those who have served our country.

We encourage providers, community organizations, advocates, and veteran-serving professionals to explore and share this resource.

Read more here:
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/sptac/serving-those-who-served-improving-substance-misuse-prevention-veterans