Past News

2010 Tennessee Operation Emersion Training

Mental health professionals from 19 states and 5 tribal nations participated in the third OPERATION IMMERSION August 30 – September 1, 2010, at the Tennessee National Guard Training Center in Smryna, Tenn. The unique military immersion training experience is hosted by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Development Disabilities (TDMHDD) along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Veterans Task Force.

The training is designed to immerse attendees in military culture and the deployment experience in an effort to help remove the barriers and apprehension soldiers often face when seeking help for mental health or substance abuse disorders. Participants stay in the barracks, go through modified early morning Physical Training chores and inspection, tour a C-130 and Black Hawk Helicopter, and eat Meals Ready to Eat, just like those who are deployed to combat.

Lieutenant Colonel Noh (far left), pictured with Dr. H. Westley Clark, director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (center), and others at the 2010 Operation Emmersion Training.

 

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Herbal tea jeopardizes sailor's future
Jan 14, 2009

Air-traffic controller fails drug test, convicted in court-martial

There's nothing like a nice cup of tea to relax, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Javier Trevino used to think. Particularly herbal tea - no caffeine to get his hands shaking while he was working as an air traffic controller in Mayport Naval Station or to kepp him awake at night. ( read the full article)

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Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Calendar of Events

Each September, the State of Hawai'i joins the rest of our nation in observing National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in order to celebrate those who have overcome addictions, as well as to honor the individuals and organizations who have helped them achieve their goal and encourage others in need to seek assistance. This year, we specifically recognize and thank the many valuable recovery support programs statewide.

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Lt. Governor Opposes Lowering of Drinking Age
August 2008

Lt. Governor Aiona and MADD-Hawai'i countered claims by more than 100 college presidents and chancellors that federal lawmakers should consider lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. (read the full article)

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Study Finds Sports Stadiums Serve Alcohol to Intoxicated, Underage Fans www.jointogether.org
August 21, 2008

An undercover operation conducted as part of research sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Substance Abuse Prevention and Research Program (SAPRP) found that apparently underage and intoxicated fans have a relatively easy time purchasing alcohol at professional sports events. ( Read More)