TIME, March 30, 2015
"A leading U.S. pediatrics group is recommending against in-school drug testing as a way to prevent young people from experimenting with illegal substances.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement on Monday saying it opposes randomly drug testing students because there’s not enough evidence to show it’s effective, and because random testing can damage relationships between students and their schools. It’s also a possible infringement on privacy, the group says.
Fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court established the legality for school-based drug testing for students. Proponents of the practice say that random testing at schools deters students from using drugs." Read More.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
When Drinking Problems Begin: Kids Given Sips Of Alcohol Tend To Be First Ones Drinking In High School
Medical Daily, March 31, 2015
"Parents who subscribe to the 'European model' believe in introducing children to alcohol at an early age in order to teach them how to drink responsibly and lessen the “taboo” appeal of alcohol. A recent study conducted at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University has found that children who are allowed to 'sip' their parents’ alcoholic beverage at an early age often end up becoming the first of their friends to have a full drink by high school.
Although underage drinking is often swept under the rug because 'everyone is doing it,' experts still consider it a major public health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 35 percent of high school students admitted to drinking some amount of alcohol in the past 30 days, 21 percent admitted to binge drinking, 10 percent said they drove while drunk, and 22 percent said they rode in a car with an intoxicated driver." Read More.
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"Parents who subscribe to the 'European model' believe in introducing children to alcohol at an early age in order to teach them how to drink responsibly and lessen the “taboo” appeal of alcohol. A recent study conducted at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University has found that children who are allowed to 'sip' their parents’ alcoholic beverage at an early age often end up becoming the first of their friends to have a full drink by high school.
Although underage drinking is often swept under the rug because 'everyone is doing it,' experts still consider it a major public health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 35 percent of high school students admitted to drinking some amount of alcohol in the past 30 days, 21 percent admitted to binge drinking, 10 percent said they drove while drunk, and 22 percent said they rode in a car with an intoxicated driver." Read More.
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Synthetics Are Emerging As Drugs of Abuse
The Weston Forum, March 31, 2015
"Abuse of unregulated synthetic drugs — found on the shelves of some gas stations, convenience stores, head shops and on the Internet — has been on the rise, particularly among teens and young adults.
'It’s a very experimental population and they’re interested in trying the latest or new thing,' said John Douglas, MD, clinical director of Silver Hill Hospital’s Outpatient Opioid Addiction Program, during a meeting of the Wilton Task Force to Reduce Substance Abuse Among Youth on Thursday, March 19.
Dr. Douglas told the group of 16 attendees about the six most common emerging drugs — synthetic cathinones ('bath salts'), piperazine derivatives ('legal ecstasy'), kratom ('Ithang'), methoxetamine ('legal ketamine'), synthetic cannabinoids ('legal marijuana'), and Salvia divinorum ('Salvia')." Read More.
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"Abuse of unregulated synthetic drugs — found on the shelves of some gas stations, convenience stores, head shops and on the Internet — has been on the rise, particularly among teens and young adults.
'It’s a very experimental population and they’re interested in trying the latest or new thing,' said John Douglas, MD, clinical director of Silver Hill Hospital’s Outpatient Opioid Addiction Program, during a meeting of the Wilton Task Force to Reduce Substance Abuse Among Youth on Thursday, March 19.
Dr. Douglas told the group of 16 attendees about the six most common emerging drugs — synthetic cathinones ('bath salts'), piperazine derivatives ('legal ecstasy'), kratom ('Ithang'), methoxetamine ('legal ketamine'), synthetic cannabinoids ('legal marijuana'), and Salvia divinorum ('Salvia')." Read More.
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Monday, March 30, 2015
You Find Pills In Your Child's Room -- What Should You Do?
March 30, 2015, Consumer Affairs
"I found pills in my son’s room. Now what? Roy came into the pharmacy and was obviously upset. 'Look what I found in my son’s room,' Roy said to the pharmacist. 'What are these pills?'
The pharmacist took the three capsules and used her knowledge and expertise to identify them. She told Roy that one was a prescription antinausea medicine and the other two were prescription antihistamines.
What the 15-year old boy was doing with them seemed unclear. The pharmacist explained to Roy that even though the pills were not narcotics or even a controlled substance, the reason why his son had them should be explored.
Most mental health care providers agree that the child should be confronted in a calm manner, with both parents taking a firm stand and a united front to impress upon the child that pills are dangerous. Keep in mind that the child may not understand what medications are used for and why. But that does not make them any less dangerous. However, if the pills were narcotics, the conversation should be stepped up to reveal the person who gave the child the drugs." Read More.
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"I found pills in my son’s room. Now what? Roy came into the pharmacy and was obviously upset. 'Look what I found in my son’s room,' Roy said to the pharmacist. 'What are these pills?'
The pharmacist took the three capsules and used her knowledge and expertise to identify them. She told Roy that one was a prescription antinausea medicine and the other two were prescription antihistamines.
What the 15-year old boy was doing with them seemed unclear. The pharmacist explained to Roy that even though the pills were not narcotics or even a controlled substance, the reason why his son had them should be explored.
Most mental health care providers agree that the child should be confronted in a calm manner, with both parents taking a firm stand and a united front to impress upon the child that pills are dangerous. Keep in mind that the child may not understand what medications are used for and why. But that does not make them any less dangerous. However, if the pills were narcotics, the conversation should be stepped up to reveal the person who gave the child the drugs." Read More.
Visit our Parent Resource Center here for more information on preventing youth prescription drug abuse.
Trumbull cops: Don't Mix Alcohol and Prom
Trumbull Hamlet Hub, March 29, 2015
"The following comes from the Trumbull Police Department and local volunteers for the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking & Drugs (TPAUD).
With spring finally upon us, we want to take the time to talk about safe driving and underage drinking. At the end of each school year, more high school students get their driver’s license and begin to drive to school and to after-school activities. The Trumbull Police Department provides two officers in the morning and afternoon each school day to assist with traffic on Daniels Farm Road at Strobel Road and at the entrance to Hillcrest Middle School. Students, parents, faculty, buses and residents utilize this area to a great extent before and at the end of each school day.
Prom and graduation season is also upon us, and we all need to do our part to insure that our youth have memorable and safe celebrations. One way we can all work towards providing a safe environment for our children is to ensure that alcohol is not a part of these events. If you are hosting a post-prom or graduation party, take steps to ensure that no one under 21 is served alcohol or brings alcohol into your home." Read More.
Visit our Parent Resource Center here for information on preventing underage drinking and substance abuse.
"The following comes from the Trumbull Police Department and local volunteers for the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking & Drugs (TPAUD).
With spring finally upon us, we want to take the time to talk about safe driving and underage drinking. At the end of each school year, more high school students get their driver’s license and begin to drive to school and to after-school activities. The Trumbull Police Department provides two officers in the morning and afternoon each school day to assist with traffic on Daniels Farm Road at Strobel Road and at the entrance to Hillcrest Middle School. Students, parents, faculty, buses and residents utilize this area to a great extent before and at the end of each school day.
Prom and graduation season is also upon us, and we all need to do our part to insure that our youth have memorable and safe celebrations. One way we can all work towards providing a safe environment for our children is to ensure that alcohol is not a part of these events. If you are hosting a post-prom or graduation party, take steps to ensure that no one under 21 is served alcohol or brings alcohol into your home." Read More.
Visit our Parent Resource Center here for information on preventing underage drinking and substance abuse.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Comcast Awards Grant to Leadership Greater Hartford Youth Program
The Hartford Courant, March 26, 2015
"Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) announced today that it has received a $2,500 grant from Comcast to support their Common Ground youth leadership program.
Common Ground is a fifteen-week program that engages high school students from the Greater Hartford area for training in leadership, diversity awareness, and community problem solving. Every year since 1988, a diverse group of 40 students, from urban and suburban high schools throughout the region, has participated in Common Ground. Bloomfield, Bulkeley, Classical Magnet, East Hartford, Glastonbury, South Windsor, Suffield, and the University High School of Science and Engineering participated in the 2014 Common Ground program. The 2015 semester begins September 23, 2015.
According to Ted Carroll, President of Leadership Greater Hartford, 'Our community needs to grow tomorrow's leaders today. Fortunately, companies like Comcast recognize this need and have stepped up in a big way to address it. We are very grateful for their belief in young people and in the future of the community.'" Read More.
Visit The Partnership's website here to find a youth mentoring program in your area.
"Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) announced today that it has received a $2,500 grant from Comcast to support their Common Ground youth leadership program.
Common Ground is a fifteen-week program that engages high school students from the Greater Hartford area for training in leadership, diversity awareness, and community problem solving. Every year since 1988, a diverse group of 40 students, from urban and suburban high schools throughout the region, has participated in Common Ground. Bloomfield, Bulkeley, Classical Magnet, East Hartford, Glastonbury, South Windsor, Suffield, and the University High School of Science and Engineering participated in the 2014 Common Ground program. The 2015 semester begins September 23, 2015.
According to Ted Carroll, President of Leadership Greater Hartford, 'Our community needs to grow tomorrow's leaders today. Fortunately, companies like Comcast recognize this need and have stepped up in a big way to address it. We are very grateful for their belief in young people and in the future of the community.'" Read More.
Visit The Partnership's website here to find a youth mentoring program in your area.
State Police Break Up Teen Party, Arrest Host
The Journal Inquirer, March 26, 2015
"BOLTON — State police broke up a house party of underage drinkers and arrested a 17-year-old girl hosting the weekend gathering while her parents were out of town, authorities say.
Police went to the Brookfield Road home after receiving an anonymous tip around 1 a.m. Sunday, March 15, and found 18 intoxicated minors and no adults, state police said.
'It’s a situation where it could’ve gone wrong in a lot of different ways,' Resident State Trooper Brian Contendre said." Read More.
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"BOLTON — State police broke up a house party of underage drinkers and arrested a 17-year-old girl hosting the weekend gathering while her parents were out of town, authorities say.
Police went to the Brookfield Road home after receiving an anonymous tip around 1 a.m. Sunday, March 15, and found 18 intoxicated minors and no adults, state police said.
'It’s a situation where it could’ve gone wrong in a lot of different ways,' Resident State Trooper Brian Contendre said." Read More.
Visit our Resource Center here for tips and advice on how to prevent underage drinking.
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