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Promoting Constructive Awareness of Substance Use and Abuse
in the Granite Bay High School Community


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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.
Teen Quotes
“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 Quotes
“Teens think they’re invincible, lose sight of importance, think it can't happen to me.  All they think about is now, they don't think about their future and how this could affect their future down the road.”

“It will tear your family apart.  It becomes a family problem.”


Teen Quotes
“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.”


Teen Quotes
“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.”


Teen Quotes
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.”


Teen Quotes
“Don't assume kids are not doing it or around it.”

“There’s an attitude that taking prescription drugs is ok.”





Intervention
 

You Suspect A Problem, Now What???

If you think your teen may be "experimenting" with alcohol or drugs, don't panic, but don't ignore your concerns either.  Pursue the truth.  It's much better to find out the truth now, than to wait until the problem grows and gets out of control.  

The Partnership For A Drugfree America

has an excellent step by step guide to help parents evaluate suspected or known alcohol or drug use.

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Don't panic.  You can do this.
If you suspect or know your child is using drugs or alcohol, it is important to take action right away.  You have already taken an important step by visiting this website to learn more.  So don't give up.  We're here to help.  Let's get started.
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Local Evaluation And Intervention Resources

Local Resources Are Here To Help . . . 

If you discover that your teen is using alcohol or drugs, you should consider utilizing local professionals to help you evaluate the seriousness of the problem.  Counseling and treatment programs are also available locally if necessary.


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Full Circle Treatment Center

730 Sunrise Avenue, Suite #250
Roseville, California 95661
(916) 787-HELP(4357)

"Full Circle Treatment Center is dedicated to providing successful, intensive, early intervention and rehabilitation strategies to combat the destructive effects of substance abuse to the youth and their families in our community. Providing parenting education and ongoing aftercare promotes and supports sustained success amongst our clients."

This center specializes in adolescents and offers a professional assessment for $150.



Recovery Happens Counseling Services

7996 Old Winding Way, Suite #300
Fair Oaks, California 95628
(916) 276-0626

"The compassionate and understanding clinical staff at Recovery Happens Counseling Services (RHCS) specialize in the outpatient treatment of adolescents and young adults with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues."

Also see founder, Jon Daily's, videos and book on the Awareness page.
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Education And Family Support Resources

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People Reaching Out

5299 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841
916- 5786-3300

If you're not sure whether your child has been using alcohol or drugs, but you have questions about his or her behavior and changes in their lives, CASHY recommends that you contact Kathy Green, Counselor at People Reaching Out. Kathy is very knowledgable and approachable.  PRO can also make referrals as necessary to help address your needs.

Kathy Green
Counseling Manager
Extension: 306
kathyg@peoplereachingout.org



The Parent Project

7996 Old Winding Way, Suite #300
Fair Oaks, California 95628
(916) 276-0626

The tougher it gets to be a kid, the tougher it gets to be a parent!

Our kids face unprecedented pressures and problems. No wonder so many of them have given up resisting society’s ills and started reflecting them. While this may explain their difficult, defiant or destructive behavior, it doesn’t excuse it. Parents need to learn effective prevention and intervention techniques in order to help their children swim against the tide and grow into safe and competent adults.

The Parent Project offers effective classes helping parents deal with strong willed children.
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Comments or Questions on this Website?   gbhscashy@gmail.com.                  Copyright (c) 2007.  Citizens Advocating Safe and Healthy Youth.