Teen Girls More Likely to See Benefits in Drug and Alcohol Use

Today teens believe that alcohol and drugs can fix their problems and take their pain away. According to the Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), sponsored by MetLife Foundation, teen girls are more likely to associate drugs and alcohol as a answer to their problems. If your a parent of a teen make sure you are talking to them about their problems and what is going on in their life. Read the article below to get more facts and tips about your teen.

http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/About/NewsReleases/New_Data

Family Day

Family Day is coming up on September 27th, what are you going to be doing for it. Family Day-a Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children- is a national effort to promote family dinners as an effective way to reduce substance abuse among children and teens. Read the article below to learn some things going on locally in Lawrence.

http://wellcommons.com/groups/wellness/news/2010/sep/17/family-day-iv/

Fake ID 101

You or someone you know have a fake ID? You may want to get rid of it now. Fake ID 101 posters are up all over Lawrence with the warnings of getting caught with a fake ID and law enforcement are out full force For more information read below:

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/aug/10/agency-bars-prepare-fight-fake-ids/

Coalition receives grant to combat teen drug use, drinking

As of September 1st, the New Tradition Coalition received a federal grant to fight teen use of drugs and alcohol. The use of drugs and alcohol amongst teens has reached alarming rates. Seniors from the Lawrence Senior High Schools participated in the CTC Survey reporting that 49% have smoked marijuana at least once in their life and 36% reported consuming five or more drinks of alcohol at least two weeks prior to taking the survey. Lawrence has been announced as a beneficiary of the Drug Free Communities Support Program. Received funds will help to provide marketing campaigns and information to parents who host parties for underage drinkers as well as provide part time funding for Prevention Specialists in the Lawrence Senior High Schools. For more information the story is below:


http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/sep/02/coalition-receives-grant-combat-teen-drug-use-drin/

Red Ribbon Week!

Red Ribbon Week is here!! It is being celebrated in schools this week with different activities your students can participate in. Red Ribbon week runs from October 23rd-October 31st! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. So make sure you're asking your kids all about what they are doing this week!

For more information on Red Ribbon week you can visit this site:
http://www.nfp.org/

Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs are becoming more popular so people are hearing more and more about them. They have become a drug of choice to many young adults. They are readily available in just about any household and that is being taken advantage of. Below is a Q&A session between Dr. Drew and the Nations Drug Czar about prescription drugs. Read it and find out great and helpful information.


http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/expert-advice/general-parenting/dr-drew-chat.aspx

Do You Have Family Dinners??

How often do you sit down with your family for dinner? According to the studies done by CASA it is important that you do this often to prevent substance abuse. Kids who eat with their familes very little are twice as likely to be involved in substance abuse. So start trying to make dinner a must for your family and you can help make a difference!


To read the full article click below:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/06/family-dinners-worth-the-time/