The Mississippi Prevention Network (MPN)
The MPN site is intended to be a resource and a means of connecting alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention professionals throughout the state of Mississippi. Prevention professionals throughout the state may use this site to learn about prevention programs in the state, stay up-to-date on prevention news, find out about upcoming events, collaborate on projects, learn about funding and job opportunities, locate professional development opportunities, access SureTool, discover available resources, and learn how to become certified in prevention.
The MPN site is intended for anyone who has a passion for prevention. This site provides resources and information for those who are new to prevention as well as those who already have a working knowledge of prevention-related issues and concepts.
The MPN site is funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The site was developed by and is maintained by DREAM, Inc. We wish for this site to be helpful to all prevention professionals in Mississippi. We welcome relevant submissions to the site as well as comments and suggestions. Thanks for visiting us and come back soon!
NCADD's 61st Annual Celebration
NCADD will be holding their annual celebration on September 28 at the Jackson Convention Center located in downtown Jackson, MS. There will be a silent auction followed by guest speaker Chris Kennedy Lawford, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Withdrawal: A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption." In his book, Christopher Kennedy Lawford shares his life story, which gives a glimpse of the private life of the rich and famous of both Washington politics and Hollywood elite. Lawford's "Symptoms of Withdrawal," tells the bittersweet truth about life inside America's greatest family legacy. For more information and to purchase tickets to this celebration event, call 601.899.5880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Bringing the Pieces Together at MAAP's Annual Conference The Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals is holding their 20th Annual Conference: "Bringing the Pieces Together with Education and Service" on September 30th - October 1, 2010 at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. The conference offers workshops on ethics, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse treatment, prescription drug abuse, and more. Continuing eduication hours are available. Interested parties should visit www.msaap.net or find out more by calling 601.933.4994. |
The Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals is holding their 20th Annual Conference: "Bringing the Pieces Together with Education and Service" on September 30th - October 1, 2010 at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. The conference offers workshops on ethics, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse treatment, prescription drug abuse, and more. Continuing eduication hours are available. Interested parties should visit