201. Current Trends in the Illegal Drug Subculture: 2008 Edition – Matthew T. Bennett, M.S., B.A., B.A.

This workshop provides an overview of current trends in illegal drug use and within the illegal drug subculture. Identifying and understanding the vernacular and symbolism within the drug subculture as well as identifying illegal drug paraphernalia will be two key areas of this workshop.

202. The Pound Down Program A regional approach to improving the culture of health – Will Clower, Ph.D.

This workshop reports on the results and challenges of a novel web-based, regional wellness initiative inspired by the 250^th birthday of Pittsburgh. This effort targets comprehensive and sustainable changes in the lifestyle behaviors that cause chronic caloric imbalance, such as sleep debt, stress-induced eating, passive overconsumption, the family table, and cooking routines.

203. Get Your SHINE Together! Communicating with Heart & Humor – Trina Hess

Our technological, fast-paced world threatens to overshadow human connection, making our conversations and interactions misunderstood and sometimes hurtful. We need a means of communication that will entertain our listeners. By understanding and using your own innate humor style, we can reap the healthy benefits that laughter offers. By crafting your messages with the comedian’s style, you can get attention, help others retain your message, and be perceived as approachable.

204. nrg Powered by Choice - A youth powered health movement for energy balance (energy in-energy out) – Rebecca Stametz, M.P.H.

nrg – Powered by Choice empowers teens to create and lead changes that support healthy eating and active lifestyles in their schools and communities. This grass-roots campaign connects youth leaders to industry, media, schools, recreation agencies, and local organizations to make healthy choices easy. The session will provide information on a youth-led movement to engage teens to promote and improve nutrition and physical activity choices (energy balance) in school and community settings. The materials and activities fulfill goals in developing youth leadership, service learning, and civic engagement.

205. Alcohol in Society – Earl Stoddard, M.Ed.

Examine the frequency and patterns of adolescent alcohol use in the US. Participate in interactive activities in Alcohol Education. Obtain free educational materials for classroom use.