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		<title>Coalition Presenting at CADCA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Community Collaboration&#160;Specialist, &#160;John Byrom will be presenting a workshop at CADCA&#39;s 22nd National&#160;Leadership Forum&#160;in Washington D.C.&#160;&#160;The workshop will give an overview of policies that have worked to reduce problems caused by alcohol sales, drug paraphernalia, and items being sold that promote drug use (t-shirts, jewelry, banners and flags) at community events.&#160; It wil also cover [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify"><img align="left" alt="" height="120" hspace="4" src="http://forum.cadca.org/sites/default/files/pictures/forum2012speaker.jpg" width="144" />Community Collaboration&nbsp;Specialist, &nbsp;John Byrom will be presenting a workshop at CADCA&#39;s 22nd National&nbsp;Leadership Forum&nbsp;in Washington D.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;The workshop will give an overview of policies that have worked to reduce problems caused by alcohol sales, drug paraphernalia, and items being sold that promote drug use (t-shirts, jewelry, banners and flags) at community events.&nbsp; It wil also cover how to gather data on events, and how to approach their state alcohol board, and the event promoter.&nbsp;&nbsp;Byrom plans to share the&nbsp;assessment tools, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training curriculum, and examples of Special Event Policy language for use in their communities to address problems identified at community events.</p>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Eve Bash @ Boomers! Vista</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) is excited to partner with Boomers! in Vista to offer an alcohol-free New Year&#8217;s Eve Bash with a live DJ and unlimited access to Boomers! attractions on Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 6pm to midnight at the Boomers! located at 1525 W Vista Way in Vista. The entertainment center [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/">North Coastal Prevention Coalition</a> (NCPC) is excited to partner with <a href="http://www.boomersparks.com/site/vista/">Boomers! in Vista</a> to offer an alcohol-free <a href="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/ncpcs-new-years-eve-bash/">New Year&rsquo;s Eve Bash </a>with a live DJ and unlimited access to <a href="http://www.boomersparks.com/site/vista/">Boomers! </a>attractions on Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 6pm to midnight at the <a href="http://www.boomersparks.com/site/vista/">Boomers! </a>located at 1525 W Vista Way in Vista. The entertainment center offers a variety of attractions and games for all ages. The cost of admission is $20 for ages 13 and up, and $15 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free.</p>
<p><a href="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/ncpcs-new-years-eve-bash/">NCPC&rsquo;s New Years Eve Bash </a>will provide a family-friendly event for up to 1,000 people, and will also serve as a fundraising event for NCPC to continue programs to help prevent alcohol and drug use among youth. This alcohol and drug free family celebration will help fund&nbsp;prevention programs.</p>
<p>Guests will choose to ring in the New Year at either 9:00 PM (New York&rsquo;s New Year) or midnight.&nbsp; A sparkling cider toast and noisemakers will be included with the price of admission, in addition to riding bumper boats and go-karts, playing games, miniature golf, and laser tag.&nbsp; Tickets are now available in person at Boomers or online at <a href="https://www.vistixonline.com/default.asp">Vistix</a><a href="https://www.vistixonline.com/default.asp">.</a>The price of admission will increase $5 the day of the event. All children require adult supervision.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Community News. (2011, December 9).&nbsp;<span style="color: #494949;"><a href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/community/vista-new-year-s-eve-bash-planned/article_9ae70526-9470-5d04-88e3-5b00f55d75b7.html">New Year&#39;s Eve Bash planned</a>&nbsp;</span><em>North County Times</em>, Online.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Oceanside, Mayor Jim Wood. (2011, December 15).&nbsp;<span style="color: #494949;"><a href="http://content.yudu.com/A1v0f8/ThePaper.12.15.11/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommunitypaper.com%2Findex.htm">NCPC&#39;s New Year&#39;s Eve Bash.</a>&nbsp;</span><em>The Paper</em>, Page 11.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Cigi Ross. (2011, December 19). <a href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/vista-anti-drug-group-to-hold-new-year-s-eve/article_d82ca3ad-8747-5c01-86e2-145c42cf65e5.html">Anti-drug group to hold New Year&rsquo;s Eve event. </a><em>North County Times</em>, Local, B1.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">NCPC. (2011, December 26).&nbsp;<span style="color: #494949;"><a href="http://carlsbad.patch.com/articles/alcohol-free-new-year-s-eve-bash-for-teens-at-boomers#photo-8755924">Alcohol-Free New Year&#39;s Eve Bash for Teens at Boomers!</a>&nbsp;</span><em>Carlsbad Patch,</em> Online.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Cigi Ross. (2011, December 27). <a href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/vista-anti-drug-group-to-hold-new-year-s-eve/article_d82ca3ad-8747-5c01-86e2-145c42cf65e5.html">Group hopes to help homeless families celebrate New Year&rsquo;s Eve. </a><em>North County Times</em>, Local, B1.</span></p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; ">Morgan Cook. (2011,&nbsp;January 1).&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); "><a href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-north-county-rings-in/article_b9bd1390-f0a4-56b4-aa28-346fe80fd308.html">North County Rings in New Year.</a>&nbsp;</span><em>North County Times</em>, Front Page, A1.</span></p>
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		<title>Youth Warn Adults “It&#8217;ll Cost You”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#39;It will cost you,&#160;if you provide alcohol to minors&#34;, members&#160;of&#160;the North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition (NCPYC) tell adults.&#160;For the&#160;second year,&#160;the Youth Voice Project&#160;will help&#160;send a strong message to adults in their community, encouraging customers in local stores and markets to do their part to prevent underage drinking by never selling alcohol to minors. NCPYC members [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" alt="" border="0" height="240" hspace="10" src="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/VCC_AGrand_Spanish_01.jpg" style="width: 250px; height: 240px" vspace="0" width="250" />&#39;It will cost you,&nbsp;if you provide alcohol to minors&quot;, members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition (NCPYC) tell adults.&nbsp;For the&nbsp;second year,&nbsp;the Youth Voice Project&nbsp;will help&nbsp;send a strong message to adults in their community, encouraging customers in local stores and markets to do their part to prevent underage drinking by never selling alcohol to minors. NCPYC members created different signs using their own pictures and messages to be placed in store aisles; the theme for this year&rsquo;s project is, &ldquo;It&rsquo;ll Cost You.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The goal of the Youth Voice Project is to increase community awareness of the risks of underage drinking, and remind adult customers that allowing underage drinking is not only against the law, it also leads to many negative consequences. The Social Host law, adopted by all cities&nbsp;throughout San Diego county, authorizes police to cite&nbsp;anyone who hosts a party, gathering or event where minors are allowed to drink alcohol.<img align="right" alt="" height="122" hspace="10" src="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/VCC_NotAGame_English_01_NEW.jpg" width="150" /></p>
<p>All signs include messages in English and Spanish. Youth members recruited about a dozen stores and markets throughout Vista and Oceanside that will allow them to post signs with prevention messages. The youth will post the signs in local stores on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 3 PM to 5 PM. Participating&nbsp;stores in the campaign include the Red and White Market, Value Plus and Northgate.</p>
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		<title>NCPYC Provides Youth Leadership and Advocacy Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) 2011 report finds that the consumption of alcohol, the use of tobacco and marijuana, and the abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise among teens. It is also America&#8217;s #1 public health problem for this age group.&#160; This cannot be dismissed as part of typical [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify">The National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) 2011 report finds that the consumption of alcohol, the use of tobacco and marijuana, and the abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise among teens. It is also America&rsquo;s #1 public health problem for this age group.&nbsp; This cannot be dismissed as part of typical teenage rebellion, as early experimentation with substances can result in a lifetime of struggles. The CASA report found that 9 out of 10 adult addicts started using these substances before the age of 18.&nbsp; The risk of becoming an addict is 1 in 4 for those who start using in the teen years, compared to 1 in 25 for those who wait until age 21 or older. In addition to addiction, teen substance use is a contributing factor to a host of health and safety problems including violence, unsafe sexual activity, cardiac and respiratory problems, and even death.&nbsp; Parents contribute to the risk by either looking the other way when their teenagers experiment with addictive substances, or for thinking that this experimenting is just another rite of passage on the way to adulthood.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">One strategy the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) is employing to combat the rise in teen substance abuse is to develop future prevention advocates through youth leadership and advocacy training.&nbsp; This involves much more than just saying alcohol and drugs are dangerous; it means getting teens actively involved in advocacy and policy change to improve their communities.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">This youth-led effort focuses on problems young people are seeing in their community. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve seen how drugs affect people&rsquo;s families and I want to help prevent it,&rdquo; says Michael Redman, a junior at Oceanside High School and chair of the North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition (NCPYC).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">Many NCPYC members have personal experiences related to substance abuse that led them to become youth prevention advocates.&nbsp; Lidia Torres, a recent graduate of Vista High School and active member of NCPYC for two years says, &ldquo;I decided to get involved with the coalition to set an example for my brothers and little cousin about what&rsquo;s right and what&rsquo;s not right.&rdquo;<br />
	Some of the group&rsquo;s recent achievements include conducting a Prescription Drug Abuse Forum for parents and teens at Oceanside High School, and traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with their elected leaders about substance abuse prevention and to participate in a youth leadership forum.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">Their current effort is a merchant education campaign to let local retailers know about the dangers of synthetic drugs like Spice often sold in local stores. In June, law enforcement agencies in Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad sent letters to over 250 retailers asking for their cooperation in reducing the availability of these drugs due to their potential dangers. NCPYC members are following up with some of these retailers to find out if they are selling synthetic drugs. The youth are informing retailers of the health and safety risks of synthetic drugs, and encouraging them to stop selling these products.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">The youth also recognize the importance of parents in substance prevention efforts and encourage them to be actively involved in their kids&rsquo; lives. &ldquo;Parents need to be aware of what their children are doing and who they&rsquo;re hanging out with,&rdquo; Redman states. The CASA report also acknowledges the power parents have to prevent teen substance abuse, and recommends parents &ldquo;&hellip;set a good example; restrict access to addictive substances; communicate clear, consistent no-use messages; consistently enforce rules; [and] monitor their teens&hellip;&rdquo;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">NCPYC provides a great opportunity for teens to become involved in their communities and helps teens develop leadership skills as well as build their resumes for jobs and college applications. If you know a youth who would like to be involved, please contact Jon Moffat at 760-631-5000 ext. 7144.</p>
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		<title>Cities do have authority over pot shops</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many months, media outlets have covered the issue of marijuana dispensaries in north county cities opening up in conflict with cities&#8217; licensing and land use regulations. &#160; AB 1300, recently signed into California law, explicitly allows counties and cities to ban or regulate pot shops.&#160; Specifically, the bill states, &#8220;Nothing&#8230;shall prevent a city or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many months, media outlets have covered the issue of marijuana dispensaries in north county cities opening up in conflict with cities&rsquo; licensing and land use regulations.<br />
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	AB 1300, recently signed into California law, explicitly allows counties and cities to ban or regulate pot shops.&nbsp; Specifically, the bill states, &ldquo;Nothing&hellip;shall prevent a city or other local governing body from adopting and enforcing &hellip;local ordinances that regulate the location, operation, or establishment of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective&hellip;or the civil and criminal enforcement of local ordinances.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Governor Brown signed AB 1300, which was approved by the State Assembly 71 &ndash; 1 and State Senate 38 &ndash; 0, demonstrating significant bi-partisan and near unanimous support.&nbsp; AB 1300 clearly establishes local oversight and control, since it is local government and law enforcement agencies who have to deal with the often adverse impacts of marijuana dispensaries in communities that may include increased crime.&nbsp; A recent study found that adolescent marijuana use is higher in states with medical marijuana laws, and that perceptions of risk of marijuana use are lower (Annals of Epidemiology, September 2011).&nbsp; While the study could not determine causality, it is an outcome that warrants serious consideration as local jurisdictions continue to face the issue of marijuana availability.<br />
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	According to the <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/08/jerry-brown-gives-cities-powers-over-pot-shops.html">Los Angeles Times (August 31, 2011), </a>the bill&rsquo;s author, Assembly member Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) stated, &ldquo;This is a great victory for communities which have been struggling with rogue dispensaries popping up overnight without any regard for their laws relating to business licensure and zoning restrictions.&nbsp; The new law will provide a framework for stability after years of struggling with a Wild West, lawless proliferation of dispensaries across California that sometimes constitute a public nuisance or worse.&rdquo; <br />
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	AB 1300 was written in response to the mounting concerns of community members and local governmental officials that in some cities, pot shops were beginning to outnumber Starbucks.&nbsp; Pot shop operators and their attorneys claimed it was their right to sell pot in a storefront, even if local zoning codes and laws forbid it.&nbsp; Locally, many cities in North County have been affected by the increasing number of marijuana businesses operating in retail centers, often without lawful business permits. &ldquo;It isn&rsquo;t fair that most businesses follow the laws of the city in which they work, while pot shop owners feel like they can operate with total disrespect for a city&rsquo;s regulations,&rdquo; stated Jon Hanson, a local business owner. <br />
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	AB 1300 verifies what many cities and counties have already known is their right &ndash; to ban pot shops.&nbsp; The 2008 Attorney General Guidelines on this issue states, &ldquo;Although marijuana dispensaries have been operating in California for years, dispensaries, as such, are not recognized under the law.&rdquo; <br />
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	AB 1300 is effective on January 1, 2012.&nbsp; Until then, cities and counties will continue to use their land-use authority to control dispensaries, pot shops and other marijuana businesses.</p>
<p><em>Written by Melvin Chang a Carmel Valley resident. </em></p>
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		<title>Social Host Ordinance Awareness Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[North Coastal Prevention Coalition has launched a radio campaign in Spanish language to promote the Social Host ordinance awareness. The radio public service announcements started airing today on Univision radio stations KLNV La Nueva 106.5 FM and KLQV-FM Recuerdo 102.9 FM. The commercials also promote the Forum on Underage Drinking &#38; Other Drug Use on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" alt="" height="59" hspace="5" src="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Social Host Billboard(2).jpg" width="250" />North Coastal Prevention Coalition has launched a radio campaign in Spanish language to promote the Social Host ordinance awareness. The radio public service announcements started airing today on Univision radio stations KLNV La Nueva 106.5 FM and KLQV-FM Recuerdo 102.9 FM. The commercials also promote the <a href="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/2011/09/new-date-set-for-forum-canceled-due-to-blackout/">Forum on Underage Drinking &amp; Other Drug Use on October 20th, 2011 at St. Francis Catholic Church</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Date: Forum on Underage Drinking &amp; Other Drug Use</title>
		<link>http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/2011/09/new-date-set-for-forum-canceled-due-to-blackout/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previous&#160;forum canceled due to blackout The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition will host simultaneous Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Community Forums in English and Spanish on Thursday,&#160;October 20th&#160;from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Fr. Ulman Room (English) and&#160;Sanctuary (Spanish) at St. Francis Church, 525 W. Vista Way in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong>Previous&nbsp;forum canceled due to blackout<img align="right" alt="" height="150" hspace="10" src="http://northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Audience and panelist SP.jpg" width="200" /><br />
	</strong></span></em>The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition will host simultaneous Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Community Forums in English and Spanish on Thursday,&nbsp;October 20th&nbsp;from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Fr. Ulman Room (English) and&nbsp;Sanctuary (Spanish) at St. Francis Church, 525 W. Vista Way in Vista.&nbsp; Parents, youth in grades 6-12, and other interested residents are invited to attend and hear from a panel of local experts discuss underage drinking and substance abuse issues. The City of Vista and the San Diego Sheriff&#39;s Department will also collaborate to make this event&nbsp;more resourceful than anticipated. &nbsp;<br />
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		<title>Forum on Underage Drinking &amp; Other Drug Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition will host simultaneous Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Community Forums in English and Spanish on Thursday, September 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Fr. Ulman Room (English) and St. Claire Hall (Spanish) at St. Francis Church, 525 W. Vista Way in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition will host simultaneous Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Community Forums in English and Spanish on Thursday, September 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Fr. Ulman Room (English) and St. Claire Hall (Spanish) at St. Francis Church, 525 W. Vista Way in Vista.&nbsp; Parents, youth in grades 6-12, and other interested residents are invited to attend and hear from a panel of local experts discuss underage drinking and substance abuse issues.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) will host a community forum to combat the rise in prescription medication abuse on Wednesday, August 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Community Room at TCMC located in Oceanside at 4002 Vista Way.&#160; TCMC employees and their families, as well as the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) will host a community forum to combat the rise in prescription medication abuse on Wednesday, August 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Community Room at TCMC located in Oceanside at 4002 Vista Way.&nbsp; TCMC employees and their families, as well as the general public are invited to attend and hear from powerful guest speakers.&nbsp; Refreshments, portable medication lock-boxes, and other educational materials will be provided to attendees.</p>
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		<title>NCPYC encourage retailers to stop selling synthetic drugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition (NCPYC) will be assessing various retailers in Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad to see if they are following the request of local law enforcement agencies to stop selling synthetic drug products such as Spice, K2 and bath salts. In early June, the Vista Sheriff&#8217;s Station, Oceanside Police Department, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Members of the North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition (NCPYC) will be assessing various retailers in Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad to see if they are following the request of local law enforcement agencies to stop selling synthetic drug products such as Spice, K2 and bath salts. In early June, the Vista Sheriff&rsquo;s Station, Oceanside Police Department, and Carlsbad Police Department sent letters to over 200 retailers asking for their cooperation in reducing the availability of these drugs due to their potential dangers.</p>
<p>On July 20, 2011 beginning at 4:00 pm at Valero Gas Station in Oceanside (3954 Mission Ave.), NCPYC members will review merchandise for sale at local retailers who may be selling synthetic drugs. Retailers who are not selling them will be thanked. Retailers who are selling them will be presented with the letter from law enforcement, informed of the health and safety risks of synthetic drugs, and encouraged to stop selling these products, which were placed on the federal Controlled Substance Act List as a Schedule I drug as having a high potential for abuse earlier this year. On March 1, 2011 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a final order published in the Federal Register (76 Fed. Reg. 11075).</p>
<p>NCPYC youth are very passionate about this issue. &quot;I really want to get synthetic drugs off the market,&quot; stated Michael Redman, a youth leader of NCPYC. &quot;It&rsquo;s sad to see so many people are getting hooked to this drug. I can&rsquo;t believe they can just go buy them at a store.&quot;</p>
<p>Synthetic drugs come packaged in small plastic jars or foil bags with names such as &quot;K2,&quot; &quot;Spice,&quot; &quot;Yucatan Fire,&quot; &quot;Blueberry Mamba,&quot; &quot;Genie,&quot; etc. and are sold in liquor and convenience stores, gas stations, smoke shops, and head shops.</p>
<p>Use of synthetic drugs continues to grow and has been linked to adverse effects such as panic attacks, heart palpitations, respiratory complications, aggression, mood swings, altered perception, and paranoia (Medical News Today, NMS Labs Now Performs Urine Tests For Metabolites Of Synthetic Cannabinoids Found In K2 And Spice).&nbsp;</p>
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