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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
Quotes |
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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
Quotes |
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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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| Teen
Quotes |
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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
Quotes |
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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
Quotes |
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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
Quotes |
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“There is 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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| Teen
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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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The
Granite Bay Gazette -- (current homepage)
The
Granite Bay Gazette -- (archived articles)
The Gazette
is the Granite Bay High School newspaper. These students and
advisors
do an outstanding job of publishing a top quality and thoroughly
professional newspaper. Their reporting and writing is bold
and
engaging on a wide variety of topics. Several Gazette
articles
relevant to alcohol and drug issues are posted below.
In
addition, the Gazette has limited online availability for a
broader range of issues, which you can access through the link
above.
Great work Gazette! Keep it up!
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From the
Lincoln News Messenger -- December 30, 2009
The
Coalition
for Placer Youth has won a $625,000
grant from the
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to promote awareness
and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse amoung youth in the county. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, November 17, 2009
Colorful bracelets can be linked to raves and ecstasy. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, April 14, 2009
Substance abuse prevalent for younger teen demographic. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, April 14, 2009
Sentencing
gives family, friends justice, in hit-and-run case that killed GB
student Courtney Parker. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, April14, 2009
Drunk
athlete not allowed to play game. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, March 10, 2009
Hookah
bars are popular social venues for teens. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, March 5, 2009
Over-drinking
can have deadly results for the uninformed. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, January 30, 2009
Parents
challenged to step up and "have real conversations with their teenage
children about the real challenges of growing up in America in the 21st
century." |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, December 4, 2008
Some
students are using potentially dangerous supplements to boost
performance. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, December 3, 2008
Players
suspended for violating team policies: attending a party where alcohol
was present. |
A Hookah
(or Water Pipe)
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From the
Granite Bay Gazette,
June
12, 2008:
Teen
Smoking
Makes
A Comeback
"Smoking
hookah has become a popular activity for many GBHS students."
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From the
Granite Bay Gazette, June 11, 2008
Alcohol
and drug use a problem at school dance. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, March 5, 2008
Teenagers
using prescription drugs to get high is a growing problem. |
A
Grass Valley mother was charged with serving alcohol to minors at a
party in her home. Many of the teens were members of the Bear
River High School girls' basketball team, which forfeited the remaining
games in their season as a consequence. Details of this incident
surfaced following the investigation of another party in Granite Bay
attended by some of the same teenagers.
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From the
Granite Bay Gazette, October 30, 2007
Some
students are using potentially dangerous supplements to boost
performance. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, October 24, 2007
Players
used marijuana during out of town soccer tournament. |
From the
Granite Bay Gazette, May 4, 2007
Police Alcohol Policies Lenient?
Part 1 -- Part 2
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From the
Granite Bay Gazette, March 30, 2007
100 Percent Mom Approved?
Part 1
Part 2 |
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Youth. |
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