Adult Concurrent Forum Decriptions
- Panel of representatives from Liquor Control Board, Department of Health and the Washington State Association of Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention What’s New in Law...and So What?
- Workshop Description: Learn about recent changes in laws and regulations that impact the prevention field and your community! Hear from Rick Garza, LCB, about rules adopted December 16 regulating alcohol advertising; Learn about changes in tobacco policy from Paul Davis, DOH; Find out about gambling regulations and fines from Rhonda Stone, Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling; Get a glimpse of the 2010 Legislative session from Liz Wilhelm, WA. Assoc. for Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention.
- Sarah Mart, Marin Institute How to Stop Big Alcohol from Making Its Mark on Our Communities
- Workshop Description: To be the spark that lights the prevention fire, we must know who we’re fighting: Big Alcohol. These multinational alcohol conglomerates market new products to youth and constantly fight our strategies to prevent underage drinking and related harm. Learn who owns the major alcohol brands; how Big Alcohol targets youth and influences regulation; and how to fight back by successfully implementing environmental strategies such as increasing alcohol prices and taxes, and eliminating alcohol advertising.