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Citizens
Advocating
Safe
& Healthy
Youth
supports the Granite Bay High
School Community, in Granite Bay and Roseville, California
Our
Mission
is to advocate a Safe & Healthy, substance-free journey to
adulthood for every youth in our community.
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| Teen
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“Drug's are everywhere. Students are
asked more than parents think – no matter where – it’s not safe.”
"Most kids don't care how safe it is, they only care about how high you
can get."
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| Teen
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"Sometimes I want to do drugs because everyone
else is doing it and I want to fit in."
"I thought I could use drugs and lead a normal life – but I couldn't."
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| Teen
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“Parents are in denial that their kids would do
drugs and alcohol.”
What’s
"normal" for teen drinking? "Four shots of hard liquor is for the
‘light weights’ and a whole bottle for more experienced drinkers." |
| Teen
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"7th grade is the first time I saw friends using
drugs and alcohol at school."
“It goes on in schools, happens in places you don't expect, with
friends, hanging out, public parks.”
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| Teen
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"Weekends is a common time to drink. I
go to parties where there are 30 six-packs all over the table, along
with hard alcohol."
"My parents trust me. They ask where I’m going and, 'Will I
be drinking?' I tell them, 'yes.' They say, 'be
careful. Let us know if you need a ride' . . . I drink a
fifth of Yeager."
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“Teens
think they’re invincible, think ‘it can't happen to me.’ All
they think about is now.”
“Many kids who are
addicted don’t know it, and they deny that they’re addicted.”
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| Teen
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“Numerous kids smoke weed and get straight
A's. Parents think as long as they get good grades they’re
fine.”
“Many good students who are active with school activities are into
drinking and drugs, and they have a huge influence on others because of
their reputation.”
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| Teen
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“Kids can change. Be consistent and talk
with your kids.”
“Parents don't know what to do if there’s a problem. Parents
should put their foot down.”
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| Teen
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“There's open conversation at school and in the
classroom about what is around and who has what. It’s not
hidden and it’s not taboo.”
"Kids can take drugs at school and still ‘act normal.’ It’s
common to take drugs at lunch-time."
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“It begins to happen at school in freshman and
sophomore year. They go to the bathroom to smoke, pot, pills,
drink, no one notices.”
“Parents don't know the age of 1st use is at an earlier age.
7th grade is the first time I saw friends using drugs and alcohol at
school.”
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| Teen
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“Music is a big influencer on cars, clothes,
drugs. If an artist you like uses certain drugs then you
would want to use the same ones.”
“Many kids do drugs and alcohol and no one suspects it – they can
function fine.”
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| Teen
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"Some drink both hard alcohol and beer
chasers. Some use energy drinks with beer."
"Some take OTC believing they can't get hurt, and will drink at the
same time."
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| Teen
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How often do teens drink? "Every
weekend, every night, anytime they can get away from their parents."
"A wide variety of ages are partying together, 13-27.”
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What’s
"normal" for teen drinking? "Four shots of hard liquor is for the
‘light weights’ and a whole bottle for more experienced drinkers."
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Teenage
Alcohol and Drug Use is a Chronic Problem in Granite Bay (As
In America
At Large) . . .
Yet
We Parents Consistently Underestimate Alcohol and Drug Use by Our Own Children
It's
difficult for many of us to
imagine our own little angels going off track, but drugs and alcohol
are pervasively available and the pressures and temptations are great.
Our teens are under great stress and they are at an age
prone
to experimentation. The
result is disturbingly high levels of
teens (and tweens) using and abusing alcohol and drugs. And
no child, no family, is exempt
from these trends; "A" students, "F" students, athletes, and
nerds
are all using, kids from the best families, and kids from the
most troubled.
"Drugs can happen to
anybody -- even the 'nice kids.'
Parents trust the 'nice
kids', but don't know what they're really doing."
-- a local teen
Unfortunately, parents
are often the last to know. The following charts
contrast the percentages of youth at various grade levels who admit
to using alcohol and drugs, as compared to the percentage of parents
who believe their
children are using alcohol and drugs. |
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| National
Substance Use Survey -- 2004/2005 |
Awareness
is
Your Best Defense
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You
Can Help Protect Your Child By Educating
Yourself On The Issues and Raising Your Awareness
Your
child's future could be at risk. Many teens who experiment
with
alcohol and drugs drop them after a time or two, and go on with their
lives. But too many get drawn into an organic process of
progression
that leads to greater and more regular use, with varying degrees of
severity and adverse consequences. Unfortunately, there is no
reliable way to determine who will experiment in the first place, nor
who will be drawn in deeper if they do. There are many
variables,
from parents to peers to genetics. But the consequences can
be
dire, including such as, auto accidents, addiction, sexual assault,
unsafe sex, falling grades, family problems, legal problems, etcetera.
The
good news is that while there is no way to eliminate the risks our
children face, there are many ways to reduce them.
And raising
your awareness is your first line of defense. Learn
what you
can do to protect
your teens. Educate yourself on alcohol and drug issues and dangers,
then share
what you've learned with your teens (and tweens). |
Begin
With an Introductory Overview . . .
This is a great introductory
publication.
The full pdf
document can be downloaded directly from SAMHSA.
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For
More Extensive Online Information Try This Website . . .
"The Partnership" is
a non-profit public service organization that provides an outstanding
array
of drug and alcohol related resources. Very useful. Very user
friendly. |
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Or
This One . . .
"Parents" is another excellent
online resource providing detailed
information on
teen drug and alcohol related issues.
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How
About A 20 Minute Video From This Local Expert . . .
Jon Daily
is a local Counselor specializing in Adolescent Substance Abuse,
at Recovery Happens Counseling Services in Fair Oaks.
Recently, Jon gave a presentation to parents at a local high
school on the subjects of Local Trends in Adolescent Drug and Alcohol
Use, and Understanding The Progression From Experimentation to
Addiction. He has posted two segments of the presentation
online. Further information, including an excellent book (see
below), are available from their
website.
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| "Local
Trends in Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Use" |
"The
Progression From Experimentation To Addiction" |
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Recovery
Happens Counselors Also Have A Book . . .
This book provides excellent
explanations of how adolescents begin
using alcohol and drugs, how they progress from casual use to
addiction, and what parents can do to reduce the risks. This is an
excellent resource for any parent, while it is a "must read" for
parents dealing with existing substance use issues.
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This
National Expert Also Has A Book, And A Short Video . . .
“Based on
nearly
two decades of research at The National Center How on Addiction and
Substance Abuse at Columbia University, How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid:
The Straight Dope For Parents offers advice and information on how to
prepare your child for crucial decision-making moments. It covers many
of the most daunting parenting topics, including when and how to talk
to your kids about drugs and alcohol; how to respond when your child
asks, "Did you do drugs?"; how to know when your child is most at risk;
and how to prepare your teen for the freedoms and perils of college.”
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| "How
to Raise a Drug-Free Kid" |
Mr.
Califano discusses the book on The View |
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Mr.
Califano's Prior Book And Video Are Also Worth A Look . . .
"High
Society" Puts Substance Abuse In A Larger Context
"Joseph
A. Califano, Jr. shows how substance abuse has touched every family and
circle of friends in America and causes and aggravates the nation’s
most wrenching social problems. He reveals that,
-- Americans, comprising only four percent of the world’s
population, consume two-thirds of the world’s illegal drugs.
-- Nearly a quarter of the nation’s college students meet
the clinical criteria for alcohol and drug abuse and addiction.
-- Every American child will be offered illegal drugs before
graduating from high school, most on several occasions."
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| Mr.
Califano discusses the book on Charlie Rose |
"High
Society" |
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You
Can Also Acquire Invaluable Input From the Teen Perspective
In This Book . .
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This clever book was written for
parents by a
teenager, as a guide to understanding
teens. Based on interviews with hundreds of teenagers, teen
author, Vanessa Van Petten, tries to give parents constructive insight
into the mysterious lives of teens. |
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From This Website . . . |
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is an excellent online resource
founded by Vanessa Van Petten, author
of, "You're Grounded." This unique site is
authored by teen writers who share
thoughtful insights on a wide range of teen issues, especially
with regard to parent/teen relationships.
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And
Last But Certainly Not Least, You Might Collect A Few Tips
From Our Very Own Granite Bay Mom, Joanna Jullien . . .
Joanna was a CASHY founder and remains a tireless
contributor working on raising awareness in the larger community on how
to keep our youth safe and healthy. Subsequent to the
graduation of her youngest child from Granite Bay High School, she has
continued her volunteer efforts, now working with the Coalition for
Placer Youth.
Joanna also publishes her own parenting tips newsletter, Banana Moments. You might also look for her writings
in the Granite Bay View and the Examiner.com, where she writes a
regular column on cyber safety. Go Joanna!
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Questions on this Website? gbhscashy@gmail.com.
Copyright
(c) 2007. Citizens Advocating Safe and Healthy
Youth. |
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