Livingston Daily, June 6, 2013
"It’s referred to as 'wax,' 'honey oil' or 'BHO' –– and a little dab is enough to do you, says Karen Bergbower.
The licensed substance-abuse-prevention expert said butane hash oil contains up to 80 percent to 90 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the high-inducing compound found in marijuana. Livingston County teens have not overlooked the new form of substance abuse, Bergbower said.
Students from one local high school reportedly left prom early to head down to 'the city to purchase some wax,' according to information provided by students to the Livingston County Community Alliance project success coordinators, she said, declining to provide more details." Read More
Monday, June 10, 2013
Cyberbullying Puts Teens at Risk
Health Behavior News Service, June 4, 2013
"Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and internet addiction, reports a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Conversely, teens who are depressed or who abuse drugs are also often targets of cyberbullies.
Understanding the link between cyberbullying and health behaviors in adolescence is critical, said the study’s lead author, Manuel Gamez-Guadix, Ph.D. of the University of Deusto in Spain. 'A number of adolescents are both victims of cyberbullying and perpetrators of cyberbullying, but victims are at higher risk for psychological and behavior health problems, like substance abuse, after six months of bullying.'" Read More
"Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and internet addiction, reports a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Conversely, teens who are depressed or who abuse drugs are also often targets of cyberbullies.
Understanding the link between cyberbullying and health behaviors in adolescence is critical, said the study’s lead author, Manuel Gamez-Guadix, Ph.D. of the University of Deusto in Spain. 'A number of adolescents are both victims of cyberbullying and perpetrators of cyberbullying, but victims are at higher risk for psychological and behavior health problems, like substance abuse, after six months of bullying.'" Read More
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Young adults reduce drug misuse if they are part of community-based prevention effort
News Medical, June 5, 2013
"Prevention is often the best medicine, not only for physical health, but also public health, according to researchers at Penn State and Iowa State University.
According to the researchers, young adults reduce their overall prescription drug misuse up to 65 percent if they are part of a community-based prevention effort while still in middle school." Read More
"Prevention is often the best medicine, not only for physical health, but also public health, according to researchers at Penn State and Iowa State University.
According to the researchers, young adults reduce their overall prescription drug misuse up to 65 percent if they are part of a community-based prevention effort while still in middle school." Read More
Anti-bullying advocate Tina Meier shares stories with Torrington parents
The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT) June 5, 2013
"Tina Meier remembers the exact words that led to her 13-year-old daughter’s suicide.
'I don’t know if I want to be friends with you anymore because I’ve heard that you are not very nice to your friends.'
Her daughter, Megan, received the words through a message on MySpace from a boy that ended up being a fake account created as part of an elaborate prank by a neighbor. She had spoken to the boy for several weeks, and the message seemed erratic." Read More
"Tina Meier remembers the exact words that led to her 13-year-old daughter’s suicide.
'I don’t know if I want to be friends with you anymore because I’ve heard that you are not very nice to your friends.'
Her daughter, Megan, received the words through a message on MySpace from a boy that ended up being a fake account created as part of an elaborate prank by a neighbor. She had spoken to the boy for several weeks, and the message seemed erratic." Read More
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Study: Big Brothers/Big Sister Program Impacts Mental Health
Hays Post, June 3, 2013
"About a year after being paired with mentors, youth evaluated in a recent study, many of whom had multiple risk factors for delinquency, school failure, teen pregnancy and mental health problems, had fewer symptoms of depression.
The young people were part of the first large-scale evaluation to assess how mentoring affects 'higher-risk' youth. Noted mentoring researchers, Carla Herrera, David DuBois, and Jean Grossman studied more than 1,300 youth enrolled in seven mentoring programs, including five Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies." Read More
"About a year after being paired with mentors, youth evaluated in a recent study, many of whom had multiple risk factors for delinquency, school failure, teen pregnancy and mental health problems, had fewer symptoms of depression.
The young people were part of the first large-scale evaluation to assess how mentoring affects 'higher-risk' youth. Noted mentoring researchers, Carla Herrera, David DuBois, and Jean Grossman studied more than 1,300 youth enrolled in seven mentoring programs, including five Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies." Read More
Prevention Partnership salutes corporate leadership
Hartford Business (Hartford, CT) June 3, 2013
"The Governor's Prevention Partnership recently honored its corporate partners as a leadership reception at the Governor's Residence. The partnership works to make sure that Connecticut's young people can grow up in a safe and drug-free environment where they can focus on education and taking their place in our future workforce." Read More
"The Governor's Prevention Partnership recently honored its corporate partners as a leadership reception at the Governor's Residence. The partnership works to make sure that Connecticut's young people can grow up in a safe and drug-free environment where they can focus on education and taking their place in our future workforce." Read More
Drop Box To Collect And Safely Dispose Of Unneeded, Outdated Medications
Hartford Courant (New Haven, CT) June 2, 2013
"The New Haven Local Prevention Council in collaboration with the New Haven Police Department, the Greater Valley Substance Action Council (VSAAC), The Connection's Prevention Services Program and Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital is pleased to announce the new initiative of the first permanent disposal location to help area residents safely dispose of unused, unneeded medications at any time. 'This is the first time collaboration of its type in New Haven, and we're all looking forward to a very successful launch,' said Simone Powell of The Connection. 'We recognize the importance of the box as well as the health and safety benefits' said Beth Gaillard of VSAAC." Read More
"The New Haven Local Prevention Council in collaboration with the New Haven Police Department, the Greater Valley Substance Action Council (VSAAC), The Connection's Prevention Services Program and Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital is pleased to announce the new initiative of the first permanent disposal location to help area residents safely dispose of unused, unneeded medications at any time. 'This is the first time collaboration of its type in New Haven, and we're all looking forward to a very successful launch,' said Simone Powell of The Connection. 'We recognize the importance of the box as well as the health and safety benefits' said Beth Gaillard of VSAAC." Read More
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