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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thank you for supporting our effort to have products that promote prescription drug abuse removed from Urban Outfitters stores and website. We are closing in on our goal of 5,000 signatures (if you haven't signed yet, please do!) on our Facebook Causes petition and we continue to make headlines. However, Urban Outfitters has yet to respond to our requests.
This is unacceptable. Join us Thursday, May 30, 2013 for a phone campaign to Urban Outfitters CEO & Chairman, Richard A. Hayne. Ask him to have the merchadise removed immediately. Here's how you can get involved:
1. Call (215) 454-5000.
2. Please feel free to use this suggested phone script:
“Hi my name is _____ and I'm calling to leave a message for Richard Hayne about the products made to look like prescription pill bottles that are being sold in Urban Outfitters stores. While you make a profit off of these pint glasses and flasks, prescription drug overdoses are killing our high school and college-age kids who are also your customers.
In 2010, prescription drug overdoses were responsible for over 38,000 deaths in the United States. I don’t think overdoses and deaths are something to laugh at, and these products make light of prescription drug abuse.
On behalf of [the teen in my life], I ask you to remove this merchandise from your shelves and website immediately."
3. If you can’t call, you can still:
Sign the petition.
Send an email to:
Richard A. Hayne, Urban Outfitters CEO & Chairman
richard.hayne@urbanout.com
Crystal Carroll, Public Relations Manager
ccarroll@urbanoutfitters.com
Write a letter to:
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
5000 South Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19112-1495
Tweet Urban Outfitters with any of these sample tweets:
Join me in stopping @UrbanOutfitters from selling products that promote teen Rx drug abuse. http://ow.ly/kQbJm #endmedicineabuse
Help stop @UrbanOutfitters from selling products that promote teen Rx abuse. http://ow.ly/kQbJm #endmedicineabuse
Together, let’s get these products off their shelves!
Thank you,
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
P.S. Respond to this email to let us know if you called, wrote, emailed or tweeted.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Almost One-Quarter of Parents Don’t Think They Can Influence Teens’ Substance Use
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Nine percent of parents say they did not talk to their teens about the dangers of substance abuse in the past year. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found 68 percent of parents who had not spoken to their children thought they would influence whether their child uses drugs if they had spoken to them.
“Any time is a good time to talk to your kids when you have a chance,” Peter Delany, Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality at SAMHSA, told USA Today. “But if you haven’t started talking to your kids, before school gets out is an especially good time. In the summer months, especially around holiday weekends, kids are more likely to get involved with substances.” He notes teens may more easily obtain substances when they are not attending school.
According to Delany, national surveys show that teens who believe their parents would strongly disapprove of them using substances are less likely than their peers to try them.
“Surveys of teens repeatedly show that parents can make an enormous difference in influencing their children’s perceptions of tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use,” SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde said in a news release. “Although most parents are talking with their teens about the risks of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, far too many are missing the vital opportunity these conversations provide in influencing their children’s health and well-being. Parents need to initiate age-appropriate conversations about these issues with their children at all stages of their development in order to help ensure that their children make the right decisions.”
Study Finds Little Proof Mothers’ Cocaine Use in 1980s Led to “Crack Babies”
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May 28, 2013 |
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A new study finds little evidence that mothers’ use of
cocaine during pregnancy in the 1980s led to a proliferation of “crack
babies,” the Associated Press reports.Researchers reviewed 27 studies that included a total of 5,000 11- to 17-year-olds, whose mothers used cocaine during pregnancy. The teens came from low-income families, most of which were black and urban. Some of the studies found a mother’s cocaine use could increase the risk her child would have behavior and attention problems, anxiety and worse performance in school. These effects generally were small, and could have been caused by other factors, such as family problems and exposure to violence, the researchers report in the journal Pediatrics.
In the 1980s, when use of crack cocaine was widespread, some babies born to women using the drug were jittery and had smaller heads, the article notes. At the time, studies concluded maternal crack use could lead to irreversible brain damage in children. Many of these children were born prematurely, which could have caused many of their symptoms, the researchers said. Studies that followed these children beyond infancy did not find severe outcomes.
“The field of prenatal cocaine exposure has advanced significantly since the misleading ‘crack baby’ scare of the 1980s,” the study authors wrote.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
May 28
Psalm 68:19Blessed by the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.
When we ask God for our daily bread, what do we mean? Is it merely food
to nourish our body? Is it all the basic necessities of life? Does it
include the bread Jesus spoke of: the Word of God? It is all these
things and more. Our heavenly Father wants us to have everything we need
to affirm His image within us. God never calls His children to tasks
they are not ready for, and He will not abandon us without the resources
we need to succeed. Our God provides us with everything we need to be
the best people we can be. Call upon the Lord to load you daily with
benefits. He will do even more than you expect.
Prayer: Lord, I do not even know what I need to be
better than I am today, but in Your wisdom, You see my every need. Give
me what You will, in order that I might be an honor and a glory to You.
Amen.
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Monday, May 27, 2013
May 27
Psalm 68:5A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy h abitation.
Andy was a saint. It wasn't enough that he had a wife and a large
family to take care of. He chose to adopt every person he met who was in
need. He befriended a young boy in the neighborhood who had no father,
and spent precious time with him. He sought out the widows and single
women on the block and offered to do whatever they needed done around
their houses. He never took payment for what he did. Instead, he shared a
Christlike love and spirit, and served everyone unselfishly.
The Andys of the world are those rare individuals who take seriously
their call to be perfect as God is perfect. They strive to be the best
people they can be, and they do this by exemplifying love and sacrifice.
God gives us the Andys to prove that it can be done. We, too, can walk
in the steps of Christ, if we will only give ourselves totally to God.
It means nothing more than giving to God what He has given to us.
Prayer: I want to walk in Your footsteps, Lord. Help
me to be willing to share with others what I have been given. Teach me
to use my time, my talents, my gifts, and my service to show Your glory.
Amen.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
May 26
Psalm 68:2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
The conference room was a fog of cigarette smoke. Everyone sat
red-eyed, both smoker and nonsmoker alike. It was hard to utter a
sentence without choking. Finally, someone discovered switches that
turned on exhaust fans. The room cleared, and breathing was possible
once more.
Evil is as oppressive as a thick cloud of smoke. It envelops people and
chokes them, making it impossible for them to function. The Lord will
one day dispel all evil as a fan dispels smoke. On that day, all good
people will breathe richly of the fragrance of God, and no more will we
be covered by the haze of sin.
Prayer: Lord, send the breath of Your Spirit to
cleanse me of all sin. Free me from the oppression of all that I have
done wrong, through Your blessed forgiveness. Amen.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
23 Attorneys General Urge Urban Outfitters to Pull Products Promoting Rx Drug Abuse
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May 23, 2013 |
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On Wednesday 23 attorneys general sent a letter to Urban
Outfitters CEO and Chairman Richard A. Hayne, urging him to remove
products promoting prescription drug abuse from the stores’ shelves.The letter asked the company to stop selling a line of items that look like prescription pill bottles, boxes, pads and syringes, according to The Miami Herald.
“These products are not in any way fun or humorous but make light of this rampant problem,” the attorneys general wrote. “We invite you to pull these products from your shelves and join with us to fight prescription drug abuse.”
Earlier this month, The Partnership at Drugfree.org urged people to write or email Hayne, or sign a Facebook petition calling on Urban Outfitters to remove the products from its stores and website. A week later, the Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Hal Rogers, called on Urban Outfitters to stop selling the products.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who signed the letter, said in a statement, “Profiting from an ad campaign that is contrary to Florida’s efforts to combat prescription drug overdoses and drinking is unacceptable. We are calling on Urban Outfitters to forgo a few sales and help us save a lot of lives.”
May 25
Psalm 66:20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Think of it! God is actually waiting to hear from us. It's not that God
doesn't have other things to do, but that there is nothing He'd rather
do than spend time with the children He loves. It boggles the mind to
realize that God loves us that much. He has made us to be like Him, and
He anxiously awaits our call. Offer your prayers to God. He will hear
them, and He will send His mercy upon them.
Prayer: Hear me, O God. Though I may have nothing of
much importance to say to You, I need to know that You will listen to me
and respond. I love You, Lord. Amen.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
May 24
Psalm 66:6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
Professor Marsh shook his head emphatically. He maintained that the
story of the Red Sea was phony. Dr. Reed proposed that maybe they
crossed somewhere else. Brother Allwell said true believers knew it
happened just as it was written. For hours the men argued and fought. No
one changed his mind, nothing was gained, faith was never spoken of,
and the promoters of the debate thought, all in all, it was a great
success.
What is the big idea? The fact is, the Hebrew people escaped the finest
fighting force of its day by crossing a body of water that stopped the
Egyptian army. A miracle is a miracle is a miracle. The [how] is not
nearly as important as the fact that it [did] happen. Our God is a God
of miracle and wonder. Praise Him for what He does, rather than for how
He does it, and you will find your faith grows by leaps and bounds.
Prayer: When Your miracles get reduced to topics for
debate, I find I lose interest, Father. Refresh me with the strangeness
and awe of Your power, Lord. Amen.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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New Psychiatric Manual Combines Alcohol Disorders
The newly released update to psychiatry’s diagnostic manual
combines problem drinking and alcoholism into a single condition known
as “alcohol use disorder,” which some experts say could lead binge
drinkers to be mislabeled as alcoholics.
CNN reports the new diagnosis, found in the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known as DSM-5,
could follow college students into adulthood. The earlier version of
the manual, DSM-4, had separate categories for alcohol abuse and the
more serious alcohol dependence.
A recent study
suggests the changes to alcohol disorders may not improve the diagnosis
of alcoholism. The study found the changes are unlikely to result in a
less accurate diagnosis, but they do not represent a clear improvement
above the current diagnostic criteria.
In addition to being used by mental health professionals to diagnose
patients, the DSM is used by insurance companies and schools in making
decisions about coverage and special provisions for people with
developmental or mental disorders, the article notes.
Critics of the DSM-5 say it will expand the list
of what constitutes mental illness and will lead to a needless increase
in diagnoses. A growing number of psychiatrists, psychologists and
clinical social workers say depression and other normal responses to
life events are too often labeled as mental illness, increasing the use
of potentially dangerous medication.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Massachusetts to Bring Drug-Sniffing Dogs to State Prisons
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Massachusetts will soon bring drug-sniffing dogs to 17 state prisons, according to Boston Magazine. The dogs will sniff visiting areas and visitors.
If the dog detects drugs, the visitor must consent to a thorough
search by Department of Corrections (DOC) staff. Anyone refusing to be
searched will not be allowed to enter the facility. Alternate
arrangements will be made for people who have dog allergies or who are
“dog phobic,” the magazine notes.
In a statement,
the DOC says the dogs are Labrador and Golden Retrievers chosen for
their gentle natures. “These dogs are always on a leash and handled by
trained personnel, who will walk them past the line of visitors. They
have been carefully trained to detect the presence of drugs by smell and
to alert their handlers to that detection by merely sitting down.” The
dogs do not bark, snarl or lunge at people suspected of having drugs,
the statement notes. A video demonstrates how the dogs will be used to detect drugs.
The dog searches will be random, and will begin at the two prisons
with the highest rates of visitors who try to bring in drugs. The
procedure will not apply to volunteers, contractors and attorneys
visiting their inmate clients.
Lois Ahrens, Executive Director of the Real Cost of Prisons Project,
says the new drug-sniffing dog policy is “demeaning, degrading, and
treats the visitor as a suspect.”
Visitors currently go through a scanner before entering a state
prison. They are often asked to take off articles of clothing such as
shoes and belts. Visitors are sometimes asked to open their mouth, or a
DOC staff person may examine their hair.
In March, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must first obtain a search warrant before bringing drug-sniffing police dogs onto a suspect’s property to look for evidence.
May 20
Psalm 65:7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
The two boys stood out on the rocks, looking at the crashing waves.
They tried to shout above the roar of the surf, but finally gave up. The
water thundered as it hit the rocks. Both boys were a little frightened
and a little thrilled by the deafening sound.
When we get a little cocky and conceited, a trip to the ocean can bring
us back to reality really fast. The water rolls into shore in great,
whitecapped waves, hits the rocks, sending spray high into the air, and
crates a noise that obliterates every other sound. The sound of the
water on the rocks is the voice of God thundering out through creation,
"it is good!" Human beings in all their wisdom and genius have created
nothing to compare with the least of God's creations. His power, might,
and majesty humble us and help us to remember that He alone is God.
Prayer: Show forth Your might through Your creation, O
Lord. Remind me of Your greatness and power throughout the day. You are
wonderful, Lord, and I thank You that I can worship You. Amen.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Commentary: Drug Courts’ Positive Effects on Families and Society
By TRI_David_Festinger_PhD_Karen_Leggett_Dugosh_PhD |
May 17, 2013 |
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Jails and prisons in America are overflowing with people
who suffer from substance use disorders. In fact, more than three
quarters of inmates have either been arrested for a drug- or
alcohol-related crime, have been intoxicated at the time of their
arrest, have a history of regular drug or alcohol use, or have
previously received drug or alcohol treatment.
Despite what most people think, the association between drugs and
criminal behavior is not solely due to people committing crimes to
further their drug habit. Drug use is actually a factor in many crimes
that have nothing to do with obtaining money for drugs. In fact, drug
use is implicated in 50 percent of violent crimes, 50 percent of
instances of domestic violence and 80 percent of child abuse and neglect
cases. Historically, policies addressing substance abuse and crime have
shifted back and forth between either using treatment or using criminal
sanctions. But research indicates that a more balanced approach that
incorporates both treatment and criminal justice supervision is more
effective.
This is where drug courts come in. Drug courts are specialized courts
that offer people arrested for drug-related crimes an opportunity to
obtain community-based treatment coupled with close judicial supervision
as a way of avoiding sentencing and potential incarceration. By
successfully completing this voluntary program, individuals have the
potential to avoid criminal penalties and even have the arrest erased
from their permanent record. Drug courts represent a criminal justice
approach that takes into account the need to ensure public safety
through close supervision, and public health through the delivery of
community-based treatment. They are among the most effective ways to
address the problem of substance abuse and crime.
Drug courts improve people’s lives in a variety of ways. They have
been shown to increase rates of employment, help people obtain stable
living arrangements, improve mental and physical health, and enhance
interpersonal relationships. The improvements to the individual, their
community and society are almost too numerous to mention.
Perhaps one of the most important and far-reaching effects of a drug
court, which is often overlooked, is the positive impact it has on
families who have been negatively affected by their loved one’s
addiction. These families often face poverty, strained or broken
relationships and separation from spouses or parents. The positive
healing and restorative effects of drug courts on the family are
dramatic.
One need only talk to a drug court alumnus, go to a drug court graduation or attend an annual National Association of Drug Court Professionals
conference to witness these effects. As a result of drug courts,
mothers and fathers can regain custody of their children, provide for
their families and become productive members of their community. The
personal evolution that many drug court participants undergo is nothing
short of astounding.
As we approach the end of National Drug Court Month, we should
continue to recognize the important role that drug courts serve in
helping individuals and families overcome the devastating effects of
addiction.
David S. Festinger, PhD, is Director of Treatment
Research Institute’s Section on Law & Ethics Dr. Festinger holds a
PhD in clinical psychology, Masters Degrees in both counseling and
clinical health psychology, and is a licensed clinical psychologist.
Karen Leggett Dugosh, PhD, is a Research Scientist for
Treatment Research Institute’s Section on Law & Ethics. Dr. Dugosh
holds MS and PhD degrees in Experimental Psychology.
Treatment Research Institute
is a non-profit research and development organization focused on
improving substance abuse programs and policies. TRI researchers have
conducted seminal research around the efficacy of drug courts and have
developed tools that support effective management of substance abusing
offenders.
Georgia “Generation Rx” Campaign Aimed at Curbing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
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May 17, 2013 |
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Georgia launched a campaign this week, “Generation Rx,” aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse in teens and young adults.
The campaign is funded through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, according to the Associated Press.
It is focused on 12- to 25-year-olds. The campaign includes education
and awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and promotes
Georgia’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. It also features
education about how to properly dispose of unused and expired
medications, and collaboration with law enforcement to eliminate
improper prescribing practices.
In a statement,
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Commissioner Frank Berry said, “The abuse of prescription drugs by youth
in Georgia and across the country has grown substantially since the
1990s. Every day, 2,500 youth aged 12 to 17 abuse a prescription pain
reliever for the first time, and nearly 20 percent of teens report
abusing medications that were not prescribed to them.
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May 19
Psalm 65:6Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power.
Todd's teacher talked about the mountains he had visited just the
summer before. The teacher said that thousands of years ago, the
mountains weren't nearly so high. With each passing year, they jutted
higher and higher. Amazing power pushed them skyward. Todd had walked
along the ridge of one mountain, taking for granted that it had always
been there. The world was a really fascinating place.
It is wonderful to think of our God as the creator of all that is.
There is so much that truly is fascinating, and we cannot begin to
understand it all. God set the mountains in their places, and He changes
them ever so slightly all the time. A God powerful enough to do all
that is a God worthy of our praise and devotion. Put your faith in God,
and you will be moved no more easily than a mountain can be.
Prayer: Lord, You have done so many wonderful things.
Your power is beyond imagining. Send t hat power to me, that I might
stand fast in my faith and be unmoved in a world full of temptation.
Amen.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
May 18
Psalm 64:7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow: suddenly shall they be wounded.
Jesus stood with a group of His followers. In the distance, a crowd
appeared, pushing a naked woman along in front of them. They cast her
down at the Lord's feet and said, "What should we do with this
adultress?" They hoped to trap Jesus into advising sin.
Aware of the trap, Jesus gazed deeply into the eyes of the people. He
stooped down and scribbled in the dust. Abruptly, He stood back up and
said, "The one among you who is without sin, let him cast the first
stone."
His answer struck like a bolt of lightning. Words of pure love and
power exploded their conceit, and they were forced to look at the truth
of God openly and honestly. The sin was not at issue. What mattered was
forgiveness. The hateful crowd was shot through the heart by an arrow of
God's goodness. Killed was the sin of unrighteousness, God will expose
it for what it is.
Prayer: Turn my darkness into light, O Lord, and guide
me away from things that are sinful and wrong. Teach me to love my
neighbors rather than judge them. Let me cast love and peace, instead of
stones. Amen.
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Oh, the depth and riches of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out.
Thoughts on today's verse
God's plan to save us is incredible. His blueprints for the creation of
our universe are beyond our imagining. He is so rich in wisdom and
knowledge. What else can we do but go to him and ask him to open our
minds to his work and his will in our lives.
Prayer:
Precious and Almighty Father, thank you for reawakening me each spring
to the power of your sustaining presence in the world, but even more in
my life. Bless me today as I seek to put you first in all I do. In Jesus
name I pray. Amen.
Number of Babies Born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Tennessee Soars
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May 16, 2013 |
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The number of babies born to mothers addicted to opioids or anti-anxiety medication in Tennessee is soaring, according to the Associated Press. These babies suffer the effects of neonatal abstinence syndrome, such as tremors, abdominal pain, incessant crying and rapid breathing. In extreme cases, they also experience seizures.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville treated 33 babies for
drug dependence in 2008. That number is expected to jump to 320 this
year, the AP notes. In most cases, mothers of the babies abused
prescription drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, Valium and Xanax.
Tennessee is believed to be the first state that requires all health
care facilities to report all cases of babies born dependent on drugs,
officials say. They estimate almost 1,200 babies were born dependent on
drugs in the state in 2010 and 2011.
Every hour, a baby is born in the United States with symptoms of
opioid withdrawal, according to a study published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study found the number of pregnant women who are addicted to
opioids, and the number of infants born with opioid withdrawal symptoms,
has jumped in the past decade. An estimated 13,500 babies are born with
withdrawal symptoms each year in the United States. Many babies who
experience these symptoms must be hospitalized for weeks.
Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner is a
member of a group advocating for the Food and Drug Administration to add
a warning on prescription drug bottles about the dangers of taking
drugs during pregnancy.
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CONTACT:
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Celebrating Twenty-Seven Years of Youth Prevention
Youth Leaders in Bucks County Unite to Promote Healthy Choices
DOYLESTOWN, PA.-- May 16 , 2013--More than 250 middle and high school students and their advisors from throughout Bucks County will participate in the 27th Annual Lead On! Youth Leadership Conference, Bucks County's largest youth conference for the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Workshops offered between 7:30 am and 1:30 pm to teens in grades 6-12 include such topics as synthetic drugs, marijuana, addiction, suicide prevention, self-esteem, bullying, relationships, communication, teamwork, Internet safety, problem gambling prevention, leadership, gang awareness and resiliency, to name a few. This event promotes peer-to-peer involvement in alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention within their communities.
Lead On! is presented by The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council), which runs Student Assistance Programs in most Bucks County school districts. The keynote speaker is Lynn Hill, a world renowned rock climber, who will present "Get High on Life!" Lynn encourages students to live their lives in a way that is "of use" rather than choosing the route of "abuse." As a climber, Lynn thrives on novelty and the process of learning through intensely engaging experiences. When a person engages in certain activities or high adventure sports such as rock climbing, the brain emits the chemical dopamine which elevates mood and provides a sense of well-being. Attendees will have the privilege of viewing Lynn Hill's new film, "Climbing Free," which she will premiere at Lead On!
Participants can also expect an energizing experience during the closing act, "GET A GRIP!" a three-screen multi-media presentation by Camfel Productions. A lack of self-control can significantly alter life choices. Failing to get a grip of self-control can lower defenses, making it easy to give in to peer pressure and harder to say no to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Through popular music and real life situations, this high-energy piece will help students see the big picture for their lives-helping them understand that positive self-control leads to healthy relationships, academic success, and positive feelings about one's self and others.
The audience will also be energized and inspired by a special appearance by the dynamic Drummers With Attitude, a diverse group of student drummers and dancers from Bristol Township middle and high schools, led by advisor, Kevin Travers.
Sponsors include Bucks County Community College, Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. and Jones Apparel Group. For more information about the Lead On! Youth Leadership Conference, please call 215-230-8218 or http://leadonyouthconference.org.
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About The Council The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization serving Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County. The Council provides resources and opportunities to reduce the impact of addiction, trauma, and other related health issues for the entire community. We accomplish this through prevention, consultation, education, advocacy, assessment, intervention, and recovery support services. The Council provides a wide range of services to families, schools, businesses, individuals and the community at large. www.councilsepa.org
NEW INFO - Celebratin g Families for mothers in treatment
Good Afternoon!
The Council’s “Celebrating Families” program will now begin on
Monday, May 20th at Aldie Counseling Center in Doylestown! “Celebrating Families” is a program for women in treatment with children (ages 3-18).
The
Central Bucks cycle of “Celebrating Families” will focus specifically
on the mothers in treatment and include their children only in the 2
social activities outside of the program sessions.
The 13 sessions will be offered for FREE, twice per week, during the
day, and a FREE light lunch will be provided.
“Celebrating
Families” is a program to help strengthen families and break the cycle
of addiction to the next generation. Some of the topics include:
Healthy Living, Communication, Feelings
& Defenses, Chemical Dependency Affects the Whole Family, Goal
Setting, Healthy Boundaries, and more!
I have attached the
updated flyer here for you to pass along. Interested participants MUST REGISTER with Diane Catherwood as soon as possible at 215-230-8218 x3185 or at
dcatherwood@councilsepa.org. If you have any questions, please contact me any time.
Thank you so much for spreading the word!!
Jessica Schwartz
Community Development Coordinator
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
252 West Swamp Road, Unit 12
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone: (215) 345-6644 ext. 3122
Fax: (215) 348-3377
(800) 221-6333 - 24 Hour Information Line
Celebrating Families Flyer Central Bucks - FINAL.pdf 562K View Download |
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