Spring Break Tips for Teens and Parents

Spring break is right around the corner. Here are some tips for parents and teens taking a trip. Feel free to print these pages and take to the dinner table. It is just another excuse to talk to teens! You'll be glad you did and they will have the tools to stay safe.


http://www.antidrug.com/springbreak/

http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/PDF/Spring%20Break%20Tips.pdf

Are Your Teens Stressed?

Is your teen involved in lots of different activities at school? On top of that all the school work, projects, scholarships and other things that come along with school itself. Teens these days have a lot on their plate and may very well be stressed out. Talk to your teen to see how they are doing and see if they are overwhelmed. If so help them to scale back. Below is a link for you to help your child slow down and stress less.



http://www.timetotalk.org/Downloads/TTT_Stress_Tips.pdf?tr=y&auid=7867570

FAKE ID 101 CAMPAIGN

February 26, 2011 Excerpt from Lawrence Journal World article
No Faking: Lawrence police cracking down on bogus IDs
Archive for Saturday, February 26, 2011
Coalition uses KDOT grant to fight underage drinking

The Facebook ad targeted Lawrence area youths who might be looking for a fake ID.
Apparently, the power of advertising works.

A total of 5,247 people between the ages of 16 and 20 clicked on the ad that featured a fake ID using the character “McLovin’” from the movie “Superbad” during a 60-day period last semester.

But instead of getting a chance to obtain a fake ID that could be used to try to buy booze at Lawrence liquor stores and bars, people who clicked on the ad were directed to a website: the New Tradition Coalition of Lawrence, which combats alcohol abuse and underage drinking.

Coalition members said interest in the Facebook ad clearly illustrates the demand for fake IDs and the prevalence of underage drinking in Lawrence, particularly among Kansas University students.

“That bothered me because that many kids actually clicked on it because they were thinking they were going to get a fake ID,” said Jen Jordan, director of prevention for DCCCA. “We know that underage drinking is an issue in Lawrence and at KU and other colleges. We’re just trying to address it.”

Among the efforts is a project dubbed Fake ID 101.
See more at:
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/feb/26/no-faking-lawrence-police-cracking-down-bogus-ids/

Check Yourself For Teens

All teenagers get curious about drugs and alcohol. Check yourself is a place for older teens to think in a focused way about their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and invites them to consider whether their substance use risks turning into a problem for them. So check out the website yourself and make sure to let your teen know about it. It help gives them important information as well as a voice with the discussion boards that are available. Click on the link below to go to the website:


http://www.checkyourself.com/

Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse

Are you familiar with what medicines your kids are buying and how often or why they are taking them? Over-the-Counter Drugs are one of the most common drugs to be abused because they are so readily available. When taken in high doses kids can get a high effect but it is extremely dangerous when done. Find out more information about over-the-counter drugs and signs that your child is abusing them by clicking on the link below:

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/otc-prescription-drug-abuse/over-the-counter-drug-abuse/default.aspx

New Texting & Driving Law

May 24th, 2010 - Kansas Texting Bill Signed into Law
Kansas Senate Bill 300 has been signed into law by Governor Parkinson.

The new law prohibits drivers from writing, sending, or reading a text message while driving.

The ban on text messaging went into effect on January 1st, 2011.

The minimum fine is $60 plus court costs and the maximum fine is $150. The consequences of texting while driving are even higher! Share this new law with people you know.

Safe Ride Home On New Year's Eve

If you or anyone you know will be out drinking on New Year's Eve let them know about Tipsy Taxi. Tipsy Taxi is put on every year by DCCCA and donations from businesses. It provides free taxi rides home for those who have been drinking. Call 842-TAXI(8294) and request a Tipsy Taxi. For more information click below:

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/dec/27/tipsy-taxi-returns-new-years-eve-give-lawrence-res/