Wow what an exciting month October was for the Coalition. I believe my favor event was the Annual Breakfast. Thank you all who attended. The Coalition was able to harvest some great ideas on why youth are using marijuana. Here is a snapshot of the ideas. Root Cause: Peer Pressure (Peer Influence) To fit in…
Communication that nurtures feelings of “warmth” between parent and child is a critical component of your child’s positive development. In fact, the “warmth” factor is scientifically shown to aid in a child’s choice not to use drugs or drink alcohol while underage. Praising your child’s good behavior choices is important, as it creates feelings of…
Know! Suicide is a Real Threat to Our Youth According to Teen Suicide Statistics, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes in our country. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds (behind accidents and homicide) and the fourth leading cause of death for 10 to 14-year-olds. The fact is, suicide…
Know! The Importance of Stress Management for Tweens Being young doesn’t necessarily mean being, “carefree.” In fact, young people report feeling STRESSED often and cite it as one of the top reasons they choose to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Stress overload can wreak havoc on developing bodies; negatively affecting a youth’s physical, mental…
Summer! Just the mere thought of it excites most students, yet concerns many parents (and for good reason). Summer is a known time for increased alcohol, marijuana and other drug use, including first-time experimentation. What sets this season apart? Increased-Unsupervised-Free-Time. At this transitional age, our children naturally seek their independence and our trust. But, the…
National Drug Facts Week “Shatter the Myths” will be celebrated November 8th through November 14. The Drug Free Youth Coalition will be dedicating the whole month of November to “Shattering the Myths” about alcohol and drugs join the chat. This wee I want to shatter the myth about marijuana. Eleven percent of Logan County 8th…
AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM FOR TEENS COMES TO Bellefontaine High School, Benjamin Logan High School and Indian Lake High School Challenge Day program promotes compassion and respect in schools and communities For millions of young people bullying, violence, and other forms of oppression are a part of a typical day at school. Many students are afraid to walk…
On the Drug Free Coalition Web pages you will be able to find lots of information that I hope you will take advantage of. Under Facts and Resources you will find up to date information on Current Drug Trends, Issues around Underage Drinking, and other links of interest for youth and adults. Today I would…
Here we go my first blog…Hope someone reads this and comments. I will be blogging on behalf of the Logan County Drug Free Youth Coalition to inform educate and get your feedback on issues related to the coalition along with alcohol and drug issues that face our community, state and nation. I’m not going to…