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May 1, 2018

Be Alert to Warning Signs

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.

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December 1, 2017

Drug & Alcohol Impaired Driving

It is more important than ever to teach your child never to ride with an impaired driver. The Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility reported in April 2017, that for the first time, drugged driving now surpasses drunken driving among drivers killed in crashes. And every day, over 27 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Learn more.

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June 1, 2017

Why do people start taking drugs?

People take drugs for many different reasons: to feel better, to feel good, and because others are doing it. The most important thing to realize is that the younger a person begins to use drugs, the more likely it will lead to serious drug abuse. Learn more.

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May 1, 2017

Effects of Drugs

Why are some people greatly affected by doing drugs when others aren’t?

You probably already know that individuals are different in every other aspect of life, so it is natural to expect that different people respond to drugs differently. Learn more.

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April 1, 2017

Dad, Mom, Did You Ever Try Drugs?

Dad, Mom, did you ever try drugs?

Here’s what you can say if you did smoke weed when you were younger: “I’m not going to pretend I didn’t, and that’s why I’m talking to you about this. I will tell you that when I did smoke, my judgment was compromised and the only thing that prevented me from getting into some horrible circumstances was luck.” Learn more.

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February 5, 2017

Passenger of an Impaired Driver?

Did you know…1 in 3 teens surveyed say they have been a passenger with an drinking or drug impaired driver at least once in the past year?

Tips to Keep Your Child Safe:

1) Teach your children refusal skills

2) Establish an emergency exit code with your child

3) Communicate clearly to your child that you are willing to pick them up if he/she doesn’t have a safe ride home

Speak to your son or daughter today about the dangers of being a passenger in the car with someone who is impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs.

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January 30, 2017

The Science of Addiction

The Science of Addiction is a 30-page full-color booklet explains in simple terms how science has revolutionized the understanding of drug addiction as a brain disease that affects behavior. View now.

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January 23, 2017

Drugs: Shatter the Myths

Drugs: Shatter the Myths answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse. A must-have resource for every teen! View now.

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January 8, 2017

Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health

A new Surgeon General’s report finds alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America’s most pressing public health concerns. Nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffer from substance use disorders.

“Alcohol and drug addiction take an enormous toll on individuals, families, and communities,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Most Americans know someone who has been touched by an alcohol or a drug use disorder. Yet 90 percent of people with a substance use disorder are not getting treatment. That has to change.”

The Impacts of Alcohol, Drugs, and Stress: A Must-Attend Parent Program

The Impacts of Alcohol, Drugs, and Stress: A Must-Attend Parent Program

The teen brain… 110 mph on the highway, music blaring, open containers, four teens in the car…why do adolescents find drinking alcohol and engaging in high-risk behaviors so attractive? What are the reasons that teens are vulnerable to stress?

Michael Nerney, an internationally recognized consultant with over 30 years of experience, will discuss these topics and more! Sponsored by iASK-CAB and the Village of Irvington.

Register now.

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