Basically, Salvia Divinorum is a plant that originated in Oaxaco, Mexico. When ingested, it can produce mind altering effects. Salvanorian A is the most potent component and causes natural occuring hallucenagens. This compound is effective at 200-500 micrograms where LSD is active at 50-100. The leaves can be put in tea or chewed but the most popular method is smoking.

A BIG thanks to the folks at Desert Photos for taking and posting all these wonderful National Night Out photos! They also invite anyone who has NNO photos to share, to contact them so they can post other photos too. Enjoy!

http://desertphotos.net/home/node/69

Part of the ever growing production of Methamphetamines in labs is due to the availability of Pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is in many over the counter cough & cold medications. People called "smurfers" take advantage of these medications by purchasing the maximum amount alloted in different pharmacies each day. By making Pseudoephedrine accessible soley via prescription status, we can alleviate many of the issues that Methamphetamines cause in our communities.

Listening to the community.

That's the most important activity the Coalition does. And when it comes to partnering with employers to encourage safe workplaces, our community has some outstanding organizations willing to share their time and candid thoughts. Periodically, we meet individually with various area employers. The goal is twofold: to learn what challenges and victories employers are experiencing right now, and to imagine how the Coalition can provide more helpful support for workplace substance abuse prevention.

For more than a year, several area retailers have had a unique role in reducing access to potential methamphetamine ingredients. Each agreed to display signage that warns suspicious customers that staff are watching and are aware.

THANK YOU to these wonderful community partners: Alan's Auto Supply, Albertson's Pharmacy, Auto Zone, Car Quest, La Tienda Pharmacy, Mc Coy's Building Supply, NAPA Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Supply, Sutherlands, Southwest Pharmacy (founding partner), and Walgreens Pharmacy.

You are appreciated!

July 12 - 13, 2010, Pecos River Village Conference Center, Muscatel Lane, Carlsbad NM

Join us beside the beautiful Pecos River for two days of speakers and interactive activities focusing on the problems faced by our teens today. Topics to be covered will include:

Prevention, Drug Court, Alcohol and the Family, Medicine Wheel, Problems Students Face in School, Bullying, Teen Panel, AcuDetox, hands on activities including the SIDNE car, fatal vision goggle obstacle course and more.

When: July 12, 2010 8:00 A.M.—4:30 P. M. Lunch provided

Please join other community members for a time of prayer and sharing of resolve against the damages that drugs wreak upon families. This vigil is in honor of Manuel Najera, who lost his life recently at the age of 17. It is also for other families who are dealing with the pain of substance abuse and wish to share and receive support. The vigil is organized by his family and we support them as they make this public statement. "Preacher Dave" Rogers will open the event with prayer. Please bring a candle with wax guard if you have one. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We're taking early signups for National Night Out (NNO) block parties now! National Night Out is Tuesday, 03 August. If you're a past host, you know the score: sign up, get a free tote bag full of party supplies and free, customized invitations. Enjoy the company of your neighbors and hear safety tips from Carlsbad/Eddy County Finest and Bravest - our law enforcement and fire personnel.

Recently, two Allsup's convenience store clerks refused to sell alcohol to a customer who had alcohol on his breath. This effort was recognized by the Coalition with an award & gift card. Details to follow
in the upcoming newsletter. Congratulations to the clerks for this great step in prevention for our community!