Ledyard Patch (Ledyard, CT) June 27, 2011
"You would think that public health and safety officials who deal with the ill-effects of underage drinking would breathe a sigh of relief after the prom and graduation season is over.
Actually, says Ledyard Safe Teens Coordinator Karensa Mansfield, this is just the beginning.
'With graduation behind us and the start of summer vacation, teen-agers have a lot of time on their hands,' said Mansfield, whose organization is partnering with the Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition on a marketing campaign called 'Be the Wall.'" Read More
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Smoke, Drink Alcohol, or Use Drugs
WebMD Health News, June 29, 2011
"Nearly half of all American high school students smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs, according to a new report. And one in four who started using these substances before they turned 18 may become addicts.
One-quarter of people in the U.S. who began using drugs or alcohol before age 18 meet the criteria for drug or alcohol addiction, compared with one of 25 Americans who started using drugs or alcohol when they were 21 or older, according to the report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University in New York City.
'I was surprised at the prevalence of substance use disorders among young people,' says study author Susan E. Foster, CASA’s vice president and director of policy research and analysis. The new study opens a window of opportunity for providers and parents to intervene and prevent addiction, she says." Read More
"Nearly half of all American high school students smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs, according to a new report. And one in four who started using these substances before they turned 18 may become addicts.
One-quarter of people in the U.S. who began using drugs or alcohol before age 18 meet the criteria for drug or alcohol addiction, compared with one of 25 Americans who started using drugs or alcohol when they were 21 or older, according to the report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University in New York City.
'I was surprised at the prevalence of substance use disorders among young people,' says study author Susan E. Foster, CASA’s vice president and director of policy research and analysis. The new study opens a window of opportunity for providers and parents to intervene and prevent addiction, she says." Read More
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Study Reveals Possible Brain Damage in Young Adult Binge-Drinkers
Newswise (Cincinnati, OH) June 27, 2011
"It’s considered a rite of passage among young people – acting out their independence through heavy, episodic drinking. But a new University of Cincinnati study, the first of its kind nationally, is showing how binge drinking among adolescents and young adults could be causing serious damage to a brain that’s still under development at this age.
Researcher Tim McQueeny, a doctoral student in the UC Department of Psychology, is presenting the findings this week at the 34th annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism in Atlanta.
High-resolution brain scans on a sample of 29 weekend binge drinkers, aged 18 to 25, found that binge-drinking – consuming four or more drinks in one incident for females and five or more drinks for males – was linked to cortical-thinning of the pre-frontal cortex, the section of the brain related to executive functioning such as paying attention, planning and making decisions, processing emotions and controlling impulses leading to irrational behavior." Read More
"It’s considered a rite of passage among young people – acting out their independence through heavy, episodic drinking. But a new University of Cincinnati study, the first of its kind nationally, is showing how binge drinking among adolescents and young adults could be causing serious damage to a brain that’s still under development at this age.
Researcher Tim McQueeny, a doctoral student in the UC Department of Psychology, is presenting the findings this week at the 34th annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism in Atlanta.
High-resolution brain scans on a sample of 29 weekend binge drinkers, aged 18 to 25, found that binge-drinking – consuming four or more drinks in one incident for females and five or more drinks for males – was linked to cortical-thinning of the pre-frontal cortex, the section of the brain related to executive functioning such as paying attention, planning and making decisions, processing emotions and controlling impulses leading to irrational behavior." Read More
Summer Bullying Prevention Tips For Your Family
The Huffington Post, June 28, 2011
"With the arrival of summer, camp season has officially begun! Across the country, parents have begun to pack bags, fill out forms and sew on name tags in preparation for this beloved rite of passage for their kids.
But the question remains: Although summer camp is typically a time in which boys and girls learn to step out from under the watchful gaze of their parents and celebrate a new kind of independence, how do parents protect their children from being bullied when they are so far away from home?" Read More
"With the arrival of summer, camp season has officially begun! Across the country, parents have begun to pack bags, fill out forms and sew on name tags in preparation for this beloved rite of passage for their kids.
But the question remains: Although summer camp is typically a time in which boys and girls learn to step out from under the watchful gaze of their parents and celebrate a new kind of independence, how do parents protect their children from being bullied when they are so far away from home?" Read More
Research Shows Bullies and Victims Are Home Grown
Manchester Patch (Manchester, CT) June, 29, 2011
"Since I’ve been writing this article, many people have been sending me information on bullying. Thank you very much by the way, and “keep those cards and letters coming!”
A couple of recent items that I have received really caught my eye. They were scientific studies that showed the relationship between home life and bullies.
For example, a study from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) determined that, 'violent family encounters were most common among youth who were identified as someone who has both bullied and been victimized.'" Read More
"Since I’ve been writing this article, many people have been sending me information on bullying. Thank you very much by the way, and “keep those cards and letters coming!”
A couple of recent items that I have received really caught my eye. They were scientific studies that showed the relationship between home life and bullies.
For example, a study from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) determined that, 'violent family encounters were most common among youth who were identified as someone who has both bullied and been victimized.'" Read More
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Bowling Joins President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative to Promote Responsible Fatherhood
PR Newswire (Arlington, TX) June 22, 2011
"The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), bowling's leading non-profit trade association and the voice of the industry, today announced a historic partnership with President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative to help promote responsible fatherhood in the United States. As part of the partnership, and timed to National Bowling Day – August 6, 2011, the BPAA will offer free game coupons for fathers and sons on GoBowling.com, the online home of the bowling industry.
The partnership with the BPAA is part of a larger initiative to promote responsible fatherhood by allowing fathers and their children to spend quality time together. President Obama is joining with fathers across the nation to send a strong message about personal responsibility and 'stepping up to the plate,' while supporting fathers who want to be there for their children." Read More
"The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), bowling's leading non-profit trade association and the voice of the industry, today announced a historic partnership with President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative to help promote responsible fatherhood in the United States. As part of the partnership, and timed to National Bowling Day – August 6, 2011, the BPAA will offer free game coupons for fathers and sons on GoBowling.com, the online home of the bowling industry.
The partnership with the BPAA is part of a larger initiative to promote responsible fatherhood by allowing fathers and their children to spend quality time together. President Obama is joining with fathers across the nation to send a strong message about personal responsibility and 'stepping up to the plate,' while supporting fathers who want to be there for their children." Read More
Milford Prevention Council Joins "Sticker Shock"
Milford Patch (Milford, CT) June 23, 2011
"Two busloads of teenagers pulled up behind Fairway Liquor Mart last Thursday. If you think this sounds like the start of a TV crime drama, think again.
The boys and girls, students at East Shore, West Shore, and Harborside middle schools, Lauralton Hall, and Jonathan Law High School were on a campaign to stop underage drinking.
Specifically, the goal of this program is to remind adults not to purchase alcohol to pass on to minors." Read More
"Two busloads of teenagers pulled up behind Fairway Liquor Mart last Thursday. If you think this sounds like the start of a TV crime drama, think again.
The boys and girls, students at East Shore, West Shore, and Harborside middle schools, Lauralton Hall, and Jonathan Law High School were on a campaign to stop underage drinking.
Specifically, the goal of this program is to remind adults not to purchase alcohol to pass on to minors." Read More
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