The purpose of this subcommittee is to implement underage drinking initiatives to prevent and reduce underage drinking in Arizona. Activities include: state-level infrastructure change to improve cross coordination between state agencies; implementation of a comprehensive statewide system focused on prevention; and development of projects to more effectively utilize resources and support local efforts. The UAD Committee introduced a social norms marketing effort in October 2007, Draw the Line, which addresses underage drinking statewide.

Holly Orozco
(602) 364-2233
HOrozco@az.gov

Substance Abuse Epidemiology Work Group

The purpose of this work group is to continuously evaluate data related to substance abuse in order to move the state system through a data-driven process. This is achieved through the completion of a statewide Substance Abuse Epidemiology Profile every other year, with specific analyses completed each year.

Due to the significant impact of methamphetamine on our state, it has become critical to identify emerging substance use and abuse issues before they devastate our communities. This can be achieved by utilizing the expertise of practitioners as well as valuable community experience to inform the collection of data.

Previously, the collection of statistical evidence has informed practice, but practice has not informed data collection to the same extent. The relationship between data and practice needs to be a reciprocal one (i.e., the experience of practitioners and others who become aware of emerging substance abuse issues should lead to the formal collection of data related to these emerging patterns and this data should be shared with practitioners and other interested parties so that they may use this information to educate communities and combat substance abuse in their populaces). The Emerging Issue Sub-Committee works to facilitate this relationship and to help identify emerging substance abuse issues.

Jeanne Blackburn
(602) 542-6004
JBlackburn@az.gov

The purpose of this task force is to bring together representatives from state agencies, local government, businesses, and community groups to develop collaborative efforts among treatment, prevention, and law enforcement systems to assess and address the impact of methamphetamine statewide through information sharing, resource allocation, service coordination and the development of statewide policy recommendations sensitive to the needs of local and tribal communities.

Briana Kreibich
(602) 542-3455
bkreibich@az.gov

Co-Occurring Policy Advisory Team

This advisory body serves as the advisory body and policy-making entity for the Arizona Co-Occurring State Incentive Grant. Team members represent a number of state agencies and community-based organizations.

Morgan Hester
(602) 364-3542
mhester@az.gov

This committee was formed specifically to identify and address substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance needs across Arizona. This will, in turn, help systemize instruction for prevention professionals and volunteers in community coalitions.

Holly Orozco
(602) 364-3542
mhester@az.gov