The younger you are when you start drinking, the greater your chance of becoming addicted to alcohol at some point in your life. That’s why it is important to start talking early, and keep talking, to your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Learn more.
The Irvington Recreation Department with the Irvington High School Varsity basketball coaches will be hosting a Summer High School Basketball League at the outdoor courts at Scenic Hudson Park. iASK is partnering with the Village to provide healthy and safe alternative activities.
With everyone working together, communities can strengthen prevention efforts and support the health and wellness of all youth and families. Get involved. Contact the Co-Chairs of your local community coalition, Irvington About Safe Kids/Community Advisory Board, at bghunt23@optonline.net (Tanya Hunt) or allysonkf5@gmail.com (Allyson Felix).
Senator Schumer has proposed a bill to “de-schedule” marijuana, which would fully legalize and commercialize the drug with no restrictions on potency or packaging. That is very different from the way he had advertised his proposal, as decriminalizing. Learn more.
They’re going to prom and graduating! Now is the time for one of their most important lessons.
Prom! Graduation! These celebrations sometimes result in big, unsupervised parties. It’s important to take the time to talk to your teens about pressure and making good decisions before they celebrate. Get strategies for keeping them safe from drugs and alcohol. Learn what every parent needs to know.
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Irvington High School hosted its annual Senior Send-Off event on May 1 to celebrate its seniors’ accomplishments and “send them off” to their postsecondary experiences with a sense of Bulldog Pride. Held in the high school atrium, the seniors declared their plans through miniature pennant decorating, shared advice with younger students, wrote thank-you letters, decorated cupcakes and celebrated each other. “It was so nice to see the seniors come together for this event,” said Emily Colman, the high school’s school counseling chairperson. “We had a great turnout, and the students got to spend some quality time with each other before they all go their separate ways. We are so proud of each one of them and how much they’ve accomplished at IHS.” The Irvington High School Counseling Department and Irvington About Safe Kids sponsored the event, while senior Madison Clivilles baked the cupcakes. The Stop & Shop supermarket in Dobbs Ferry graciously donated additional cupcakes and supplies. |
On May 8, 2018, iASK CAB invited Dr. Dewey to present to the Irvington community. Attendees observed actual PET images, showing how alcohol and drug use affects the developing adolescent brain. The discussion included information about energy drinks, caffeine, vaping, marijuana, prescription medications and other drugs.
Notice changes in your child’s behavior that might indicate signs of alcohol or other drug use, or other problems. Warning signs include: alcohol, smoke or other odors on your child’s or their friends’ breath or clothing; obvious intoxication, dizziness or unusual behavior; changes in dress and grooming; changes in choice of friends; frequent arguments; sudden mood changes; changes in eating and sleeping patterns; loss of interest in usual activities; and school problems. Free, confidential help is available. Call Irvington’s Student Assistance Counselor at 269-5469. Learn more.
Help your teens avoid the serious unintended consequences that may result from binge drinking. Teach your children the signs of alcohol poisoning: breathing slowly; passing out; nausea; vomiting; vomiting while sleeping; cold, clammy, bluish or pale skin. If you think someone may have alcohol poisoning, call 911. Stay with the person until help arrives. Remind teens that the NYS 911 Good Samaritan Law protects them from prosecution for alcohol and drug related offenses if they call in an emergency situation.