Remember to complete all admission, discharge and follow-up reports on TCADA-funded treatment clients. All contractors must complete these reports to fulfill TCADA contract requirements. TCADA records indicate that timely discharge reporting is an area providing an opportunity to improve performance. Further written guidance regarding this reporting is being prepared and will be mailed to providers later this fiscal year.   One new rule interpretation was issued in December.   December 2006 S M T W T F S 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

State Incentive Grant RFP released On December 11, TCADA released the State Incentive Grant (SIG) RFP. The purpose is to provide community planned, science-based prevention strategies in communities across Texas. Proposals are due by Wednesday, February 5, 2003. Alternative/innovative RFP funds on hold The October 2002 Alternative Solicitation and the Innovative Services Solicitation responses are currently being evaluated. The award process is, however, on hold. The agency is presently engaged with the TCADA Commissioners, the new HHSC Commissioner and state leadership in planning for priorities that will be addressed early in the 2003 legislative session. Substance abuse costs Texas economy $25.9 billion According to a TCADA study released Dec. 12, the total impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Texas cost the state's economy an estimated $25.9 billion for 2000.   Press Release Best Practices Conference approaches The 7th Annual TCADA Best Practices Conference is scheduled for February 18-20, 2003, in Austin. For more information, click here. TCADA announces institute call The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is accepting presentation proposals for its Annual Institute on July 20-25, 2003. New HHSC Commissioner selected The Governor's Office announced the selection of Albert Hawkins to head the Health and Human Services Commission, replacing Don Gilbert who is retiring after almost four years as commissioner and 30 years of state service. Monitoring the Future results released Results of the Monitoring the Future Survey were released on December 14.  The survey is conducted by the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Co-occurring disorders report delivered to Congress On December 2, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson delivered to Congress SAMHSA's Report to Congress on the Treatment and Prevention of Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders. Training for National Alcohol Screening Day offered Attend a free training and learn how to conduct an NASD event and screening and brief intervention for alcohol use disorders in your clinic, college or community. National Prevention Network conference scheduled The National Prevention Network has scheduled its 16th Annual Prevention Research Conference for August 24-27, 2003, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Presentation proposals are now being accepted.

Partnership to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Workplace Solutions: Treating Alcohol Problems through Employment-Based Health Insurance People Live Longer When They Stop Smoking Alcoholism Treatment Adherence: Older Age Predicts Better Adherence and Drinking Outcomes Suicide, Depression, and Youth Drinking Making It Harder for Youth to Get Alcohol   OJJDP: Drug-Free Communities Support Program NIDA: Improving Health Services and Treatment for Adolescent Drug Abuse Circle of Friends: Women Unite to be Smoke Free YouthActionNet: Mini-grants Robert Wood Johnson Foundation