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Community Against Substance Abuse Fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs April 2014 Highlights From the Chair Strong Interest from Our Youth CASA promotes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Announcements & Acknowledgement eScrip Shop @ Lunardi’s & Help CASA SafeRides Raffle Donations for Appreciation Banquet Drinking or Driving Under 21 Club Seriously … Your Hangout Club Fashion Show Los Gatos Fashionistas on the Catwalk Teen Advisory Council The Great Gatsby roars into the Junior Prom Prescription Drug Drop-off Spring Drop-off is Saturday, April 26 Editor’s Corner Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs Reminder Substance Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents From the Chair Strong Interest from Our Youth Karyn Gramling, Chairperson Spring has sprung. There is much happening, both within CASA and at the schools. It’s a busy time! CASA continues to expand our programming and reach even more youth with the addition of the Junior Prom and Mother/Son event. Our traditional events such as Fashion Show and Rx Drug Drop-off in April keep on drawing student interest. SafeRides continues to attract student volunteers who do good work. U21 is exploding with talented student acts! Drug Awareness Week saw more than 200 teens sign a pledge to drive sober. At least 300 juniors heard firsthand from the driver of the MADD crash

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Community Against Substance Abuse

Fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help

young people resist alcohol and drugs

April 2014

Highlights

From the Chair Strong Interest from Our Youth

CASA promotes Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Announcements & Acknowledgement

eScrip Shop @ Lunardi’s & Help CASA

SafeRides Raffle Donations for Appreciation Banquet

Drinking or Driving

Under 21 Club Seriously … Your Hangout Club

Fashion Show Los Gatos Fashionistas on the Catwalk

Teen Advisory Council The Great Gatsby roars into the Junior Prom

Prescription Drug Drop-off Spring Drop-off is Saturday, April 26

Editor’s Corner Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs

Reminder Substance Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents

From the Chair

Strong Interest from Our Youth

Karyn Gramling, Chairperson

Spring has sprung. There is much happening, both

within CASA and at the schools. It’s a busy time!

CASA continues to expand our programming and

reach even more youth with the addition of the

Junior Prom and Mother/Son event. Our traditional

events such as Fashion Show and Rx Drug Drop-off

in April keep on drawing student interest. SafeRides

continues to attract student volunteers who do good

work. U21 is exploding with talented student acts!

Drug Awareness Week saw more than 200 teens

sign a pledge to drive sober. At least 300 juniors heard firsthand from the driver of the MADD crash

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car. Over 100 teens will participate in the Fashion Show.

More than 60 students consistently attend U21 events. CASA

is also working with Youth Community Service to promote the

eChugToGo online alcohol/drug use feedback tool now on the

school website. We hope to create an effective model that

can be adapted at other schools.

Happy Spring!

Karyn

Contact: Karyn Gramling, [email protected] or 408-230-8496

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From the Chair

CASA promotes Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Karyn Gramling, Chairperson

In recent years a promising new approach to school

improvement has steadily gained traction among the

nation’s educators, premised on the idea that social-

emotional learning (SEL) is every bit as critical to

students’ success as their mastery of purely

academic content and skills. Moreover, early

research findings suggest that the new generation of

SEL approaches is having significant and positive

impacts on students’ overall well-being, their

behavior in and out of school, and their academic

performance as well.

Broadly speaking, SEL refers to a holistic approach

to education, one that addresses not only students’

academic needs but also their development as

individuals, classmates, neighbors, and citizens. For example, SEL programs often touch on issues

such as character education, conflict resolution, civic engagement, the promotion of good nutrition and

healthy personal behavior, the prevention of bullying, and the creation of safe and supportive

classroom and school environments.

At present, the most widely adopted definition was developed by the Chicago-based Collaborative for

Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), which divides SEL into five key “competencies”:

Self-awareness: The ability to accurately recognize one’s emotions and thoughts and their influence

on behavior. This includes accurately assessing one’s strengths and limitations and possessing a well-

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grounded sense of confidence and optimism.

Self-management: The ability to regulate one’s emotions,

thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations. This

includes managing stress, controlling impulses, motivating

oneself, and setting and working toward achieving personal and

academic goals.

Social awareness: The ability to take the perspective of and

empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to

understand social and ethical norms for behavior, and to recognize

family, school, and community resources and supports.

Relationship skills: The ability to establish and maintain healthy

and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

This includes communicating clearly, listening actively, cooperating, resisting inappropriate social

pressure, negotiating conflict constructively, and seeking and offering help when needed.

Responsible decision-making: The ability to make constructive and respectful choices about

personal behavior and social interactions based on consideration of ethical standards, safety

concerns, social norms, the realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and the well-being

of self and others.

CASA's programs and activities for youth are designed primarily with the "competency" of responsible

decision making in mind. The goal of all CASA's programs from Red Ribbon Week in elementary

school to Drug Awareness Week in middle and high schools is to foster healthy lifestyle choices that

help young people resist alcohol and drugs. By teaching them about the dangers of substance use

and providing alternative activities, it is our hope that they will make responsible choices.

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From the Chair

Announcements

Karyn Gramling, Chairperson

Are you looking for a way to be involved to help our kids?

If you think CASA may fit with your volunteer objectives, please contact any

Board member or Karyn Gramling [email protected]. There are positions

available on the board, or as school reps, and with our programs and

activities for next year. Some specific positions available include Secretary,

LGHS co-rep, marketing/PR, eScrip coordinator, fundraising. Positions are

being filled now so please don't wait!

May 15th is our first ever Mother/Son event at LGHS!

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CASA is sponsoring a fun evening just for moms and sons. Stay tuned for details. If you can help,

contact Pam Herman [email protected].

Acknowledgement

Karyn Gramling, Chairperson

Many thanks to Penny Michael for the

hospitality at our General Meetings each month!

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eScrip

Shop @ Lunardi’s & Help CASA EScrip Coordinator

If you shop at Lunardis, we need your help! Please support us through eScrip. This way we can earn tens of thousands of dollars each year to keep our healthy community activities ongoing. It's E-A-S-Y! Just register your debit and credit cards.

If you are not signed up with eScrip, please visit http://www.casalg.org/home/ and follow the instructions.

If you are currently signed up with eScrip, there is now a simple way for you to add the debit/credit cards you use and carry every day to your existing account. Visit www.escrip.com/addcards and select the card(s) you'd like to add from the drop down box.

Please take a few minutes to do this - we are counting on you!

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SafeRides

Raffle Donations for Appreciation Banquet

Karla Albright, SafeRides Executive Director

Our Appreciation Banquet will be on Thursday, May 22nd, at the Methodist

Church. Let’s acknowledge our teen and youth volunteers for their dedication

and hard work. They are staying up late on busy Friday nights into the wee

hours of Saturday mornings to serve our community.

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To show our thanks to our teens and youth for doing such a fabulous

job, we will be raffling some prizes at this noteworthy event. We are

looking for donations of raffle prizes if you would like to help out and

propose some giveaway items such as:

Non gender-specific items such as gift cards, theater tickets, music, game, beach and sports items.

Gender-specific T-shirts, jewelry, tote bags.

If you are or know anyone who is interested in underwriting this event,

please note that donations are gratefully accepted for this community service program. Please contact

Karla Albright for more information.

Contact: Karla Albright, [email protected]

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SafeRides

Drinking or Driving: A Student-produced Award-

winning YouTube Video

“…powerful and moving without being “preachy…” “…never let one of my friends drive drunk…” “…great video with an even better message…” How do you find this video by local San Jose student, Matt Dresden? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elIb91PWnCo Contact: Karla Albright, [email protected]

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Under 21 Club

Seriously … Your Hangout Club

Chris Clark, Member, & Sharonrose Cannistraci, Chair

Our club has re-emerged stronger than ever. Its goal is to help

high school students to have a good time - all without the

negative influences that the average student faces on a Friday

night. Our latest event was on Friday, March 28th, from 7:30-

10:00. It was a blast.

The Under 21 Club welcomes all Los Gatos High students to the open mic nights once every month. These nights feature many talented acts. We transform Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company into a teen night club for the evening. The next upcoming open mic events at the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company Friday, is Friday, May 9th from 7:30-10:00. Students can socialize with others while listening to talented performers. Or simply enjoy the friendly

ambience, chill, and hang out. And no adults please. Pizza and cookies are provided. A barista is

present to serve hot chocolate or coffee. Many tasty treats are available for purchase. Entrance is just

$5.

Stop by, talk to friends, and even perform for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Check our Facebook page for photos and updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Under21club/.

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Contact: Sharonrose Cannistraci, [email protected]

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“Look of Los Gatos” Fashion Show

Los Gatos Fashionistas on the Catwalk

Karen McQuade & Dana Saich, Co-chairs

Watch over 100 student fashionistas show off more than 100

trendy outfits. Some are from our local boutiques and some are

the students’ original creations. Come experience the newly

remodeled Los Gatos Cinema as well.

Participating stores

and establishments

include Francesca’s,

Kismet, Kitsch Couture, The Library, NC Board Shop,

Rouge, Selix Formal Wear, Time Out Clothing,

Romantiques, Viva O Sol, Trudy’s, Jenny Little Black

Dress, Sportissimo, The Princess Project, Wink and Willo,

Voluptuary, Lorenzini, and the Library.

Tickets are on sale for the 2 shows - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. -

on Sunday, April 27. Prices are $25 for adults, $10

students, and $40 VIP stage-side package.

CASA is supported solely through generous donations from

local businesses and families.

Order your tickets now: http://www.casalg.org/home/

Contact: Karen McQuad, [email protected] or Dana Saich, [email protected]

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Teen Advisory Council

The Great Gatsby roars into the Junior Prom

Danette Mashkoori, Teen Advisory Council

“I think he half expected her to wander into one of his

parties, some night.”

From The Great Gatsby

To support teen events that foster healthy choices, we are actively providing volunteers to help out in

various ways including decorations, set up and chaperoning at the Junior Prom.

Please contribute by volunteering to:

Help with set up starting at 8:00 am finished. Lending a hand for any part of your morning or

early afternoon is appreciated. This is great for parents of Juniors.

Chaperone or manage a station during the prom - excellent for all parents and members of the

community.

Donate food or loan us decorations and props (such as twinkling white LED lights or

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decorations befitting the Great Gatsby theme) for the prom. Our students are asking for them

in order to optimize their fundraising efforts.

For a full listing of ways to help, use this link here: http://www.jooners.com/guest?l=49816938-6b94-45e7-b366-cd8b895ba17f Show your support for our youth and CASA! Contact: Danette Mashkoori, [email protected]

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Prescription Drug Drop-off

Spring Drop-off is Saturday, April 26

Michele Boudreau

CASA, in conjunction with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department

and the DEA, is holding its semi-annual prescription drug drop-off program

April 26th from 10am – 2pm.

Simply drive through in front of Los Gatos Parks & Public Works, at 41 Miles Ave (near Balzer Field, off University Ave).

Bring: Controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter drug. Do Not Bring: Syringes, aerosols, injectables, IV solutions.

Contact: Michele Boudreau, [email protected], 408-701-7175

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Editor’s Corner

Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs

Lily Lu, MFTi

Some 25 per cent of teens:

Report having misused or abused a prescription (Rx) drug at

least once in their lifetime.

Say their parents don’t care as much if they are caught using

Rx drugs without a doctor’s prescription, compared to getting caught with illegal drugs.

Mistakenly believe that misusing and abusing prescription drugs is safer than using street

drugs.

Think “it’s okay to use prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them to deal with an

injury, illness or physical pain”.

The 2012 Monitoring the Future survey reported that, “prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

are among the most commonly abused drugs by 12th graders, after alcohol, marijuana, synthetic

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marijuana and tobacco. Youth who abuse prescription medications are also more likely to report the

use of other drugs.”

As we all know, when a doctor prescribes medicine, it treats our medical problems effectively and

safely. These Rx drugs taken in a form such as a pill gets to the brain slowly and, at a dose that treats

the issue. It does not overwhelm the system reducing the potential for addiction.

The most common types of Rx drugs being abused are:

Opioids such as pain relievers. Examples are

OxyContin and Vicodin.

Central nervous system depressants and

tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium.

Stimulants such as Concerta and Adderall.

Just like illicit drugs, the abuse of these Rx drugs can

have strong negative effects in the brain and body.

Did you know that opioid painkillers act on the same

sites in the brain as heroin; prescription stimulants

have the same effects as cocaine?

These OTC medicines are obtained from the medicine cabinet in the family’s and friends’ homes.

Such abuse is now the leading cause of deaths from car crashes. Emergency room visits due to such

accidents from the misuse or abuse of prescription drugs more than doubled between 2004 and 2010.

In drug overdose deaths, opioid painkillers were the most commonly found drug, accounting for almost

40 percent of these deaths.

“Parents fear drugs like cocaine or heroin and want to protect

their kids. But the truth is that when misused and abused,

medicines – especially stimulants and opioids – can be every

bit as dangerous and harmful as those illicit street drugs….As

parents and caring adults, we need to take definitive action to

address the risks that intentional medicine abuse poses to the

lives and the long-term health of our teens,” said Steve

Pasierb, President and CEO of The Partnership at

Drugfree.org.

Help your kids be aware that, if someone they care about is

abusing or misusing prescription drugs, encourage that person

to talk to a parent, school guidance counselor, or other trusted

adult.

Take the pledge to become educated about this important health issue at MedicineAbuseProject.org.

Contact: Lily Lu, [email protected]

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Useful resources:

The Partnership at Drugfree.org (https://www.drugfree.org/newsroom/pats-2012)

National Institue on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for Teens (http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-drugs)

Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among Teens: Survey (http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20130423/prescription-drug-abuse-up-among-us-teens-survey)

The Truth about Prescription Drug Abuse (http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription-drugs.html)

Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse (http://www.rxsafetymatters.org/families-and-communities/signs-and-symptoms/)

Lily Lu is a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern, IMF 70851, at Net Worth Recovery. She is certified in Internet Addictions and supervised by Dr. Elaine Brady, LMFT.

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Reminder

Substance Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents

http://ncadd.org/index.php/for-parents-overview/prevention-tips

Without question, Talking With Your Children is

extremely important in our efforts to protect our kids

from alcohol and drugs. But there are other things

that we need to do as parents to be effectively

involved in preventing alcohol and drug problems for

our kids and in our families.

Before we review our Ten Tips for Parents, there

are two important points to be aware of:

1. Why is there so much focus on keeping kids

alcohol and drug free?

Recent scientific research has found that the longer

an individual postpones the onset (first use) of

alcohol, tobacco or other drug use, the less likely the individual is to develop an addiction or other

lifelong problems, including depression.

2. The Power of Parents: Believe it or not, parents are the most powerful influence on their kids when

it comes to drugs. Recent research has found that 2 out of 3 kids ages 13-17 say that losing their

parents' respect is one of the main reasons they don't drink alcohol, smoke marijuana or use other

drugs.

So then, as a parent, what can I do use my influence to encourage or promote prevention efforts with

my children?

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Here are Ten Tips for Parents:

1. Don’t Be Afraid to be the “Bad” Parent: Sometimes, our fear of negative reaction from our

kids keeps us from doing what is right. When it comes to alcohol and drugs, taking a tough

stand can help our children to say no….“my mom or my dad would kill me if I drank or used.”

Our decisions and our rules allow our child to use us as “the reason” for not using alcohol or

drugs.

2. Connect With Your Child’s Friends: Pay attention to who your child is hanging out with,

who’s coming to the house and get to know them. Encourage your child’s friends to come to

your home, invite them for dinner and make them feel welcomed. Encourage your child to

invite friends over to the house.

3. Make Connections With Other Parents Too: As you get to know your kids friends, take the

opportunity to introduce yourself to his/her parents. It’s a great way to build mutual support and

share your rules about alcohol and drugs. And, it will make it easier for you to call if your

son/daughter is going to a party at their house to make sure that there will be responsible

parental supervision.

4. Promote Healthy Activities: Help your kids, and their friends, learn how to have fun, and fight

off the dreaded “I’m bored.” Physical games, activities and exercise are extremely important

because of the positive physical and mental benefits. Encourage kids to become engaged in

other school and community activities such as music, sports, arts or a part-time job. The more

your children are active, the less time they have to get caught up in the pressure from peers to

drink alcohol and use drugs.

5. Establish Clear Family Rules About Alcohol and Drugs: Setting specific, clear rules is the

foundation for parental efforts in prevention, some

ideas:

• Kids under 21 will not drink alcohol

• Kids will not ride in a car with someone who

has been drinking or using drugs

• Older brothers and sisters will not encourage

younger kids to drink or use drugs

• Kids under 21 will not host parties at our home

without parental supervision

• Kids will not stay at a kid’s party where alcohol

or drugs are present.

Consistent enforcement of the rules, with

consequences, if needed is essential. Without

consequences the rules have no value and will

not work.

6. Get Educated About Alcohol and Drugs: You

cannot rely on your own personal experiences or common sense to carry you through. Your

ability to provide family leadership in prevention requires you to be better educated. As a start,

visit Learn About Alcohol and Learn About Drugs. And, as you learn, share what you are

learning with your spouse and your kids.

7. Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example: Bottom line…. from a kid’s perspective, what

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you do is more important than what you say! Research studies show that parents who drink

alcohol or use drugs are more likely to have kids who drink or use. If you drink alcohol, do so in

moderation; if you use medication, use only as directed, and do not use illegal drugs. If you

host a party, always serve alternative non-alcoholic beverages and do not let anyone drink and

drive.

8. Keep Track of Your Child’s Activities: Asking questions, keeping track, checking in are all

important. Research has found that young people who are not regularly monitored by their

parents are four times more likely to use alcohol or drugs. Make the time to know what is

happening in your child’s life – especially in families where both parents work outside of the

home, life is busy but you must find time for your children – know what they are up to!

9. Keep Track of Alcohol and Prescription Drugs: For kids, the most common source of

alcohol and prescription drugs is parents. Make sure that your home is not a source of alcohol

or prescription drugs for your kids or their friends.

10. Get Help!: If at any point you suspect that your child is having a problem with alcohol and/or

drugs (What to Look For), get help. Don’t wait. You are not alone.

AS A PARENT, YOU CAN HELP PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM BECOMING ADDICTED TO

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

TAKING ACTION IS PREVENTION

From National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD). Reprinted with permission.

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CASA Board

Chair & Community Liaison: Karyn Gramling

Secretary: Jen Marcum

Treasurer: Wendy Riggs

Marketing: Open

Publicity: Open

SafeRides Director: Karla Albright

Teen Advisory Council: Danette Mashkoori

Fisher Middle: Penny Doy, Gill Hester

Los Gatos High: Thuy Tang, Michelle Abene

CASA Volunteers

Red Ribbon Week: Kathy Rosendin

Under 21 Club: SharonRose Cannistraci

Fashion Show: Karen McQuade, Dana Saich

Prescription Drug Drop-off: Michele Boudreau

Hospitality/Scholarships: Penny Michael

Newsletter: Lily Lu

CASA School Reps

Blossom Hill: Sheila Thompson, Tammy Heyl

Daves Ave: Jodi Holbrook

Lexington: Jodi Bannon

Van Meter: Jennifer Toulouse

St. Mary's: Judy Gadbois, Evelyn Barrett

Fisher Middle: Penny Doy, Gill Hester

Lakeside Elementary: Elizabeth Bozzo

Loma Prieta/C.T. English: Julie Bourque

Los Gatos High: Thuy Tang, Michelle Abene

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Resources

Parents 24-hour Crisis Hotline for Parents & Teens

855-278-4204

Treatment Referral Helpline by Substance Abuse and

Mental Health Services Administration

800-662-Help

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

www.Drugfree.org

A drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and

recovery resource to help parents and caregivers effectively

address alcohol and drug abuse with their teens and young

adults.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

http://www.drugabuse.gov/

National Families in Action

http://www.nationalfamilies.org/ Dedicated to helping parents prevent children from using

alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs since 1977.

Too Smart to Start for Families

http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/families/default.aspx

Set up by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Center for families dealing with substance abuse and its

prevention and helping young people avoid underage alcohol

use and its consequences.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence,

Inc.

http://ncadd.org/index.php/for-parents-overview/overview

National Drug Abuse Institute

http://www.drugabuse.gov/parent-teacher.html

Inform parents & teachers about the health effects and

consequences of drug abuse and addiction.

Time to Talk

http://www.timetotalk.org/

Provide parents with easy-to-use guides and tips in ongoing

conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-

free.

Teen Drug Abuse

http://www.teen-drug-abuse.org/

Wealth of information on addictions and treatment for

Kids/Teens/Youth 24-hour Crisis Hotline for Parents & Teens

855-278-4204

Treatment Referral Helpline by Substance Abuse and

Mental Health Services Administration

800-662-Help

Friday Night Live Youth Leadership

http://www.voicesunited.net/en/

408-292-7292

Youth leaders address substance abuse and compulsive

behaviors

NIDA for Teens

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

Created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to

educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their

parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.

NIDA worked with teens in developing the site to ensure that

the content addresses appropriate questions and timely

concerns.

Too Smart to Start for Teens

http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/teens/default.aspx

Help teens and youth deal with substance abuse and its

prevention.

Above the Influence

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugfacts/

Help teens deal with the pressure to do drugs and

encourages them to rise above the negative influences or

peer pressure.

Quit Smoking Community

http://quitsmokingcommunity.org/

Nicotine Anonymous

http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/

American Lung Association

http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/facts-

figures/children-teens-and-tobacco.html

Teen Drug Abuse

http://www.teen-drug-abuse.org/

Wealth of information on addictions and treatment for kids.

Teen Drug Self-test

http://ncadd.org/index.php/for-youth/self-test-for-teens

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parents.

Words Can Work

http://www.wordscanwork.com/

Evidence-based DVDs and booklets for young people,

parents/other caregivers, about the public health challenges

kids face growing up.

Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

cadca.org

Treatment Centers

www.samhsa.gov/treatment

Infographic on Drug Use in Today's Classroom

http://www.homehealthtesting.com/blog/2011/03/new-

infographic-teen-drug-trends-2011/

Monitoring the Future of Teen Drug Use

http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-

statistics/infographics/monitoring-future-2012-survey-results

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence questionnaire to help teens determine if they or someone they know is at risk of alcohol and drug dependence and need assistance. Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR)

facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Calendar

April

4/2

Parenting Continuum

7:30p-9:00p @ LGHS Library

Free admission

Critical Conversations: Cultivating Connection in our Families

through Communication by Genevieve Keller, who has over

400 hours of training in non-violent communication, and

Marina Barnes, Mediator for Santa Clara County’s Dispute

Resolution Program. This event is sponsored by LG Lion’s

Club.

4/4

Boutique CASA

11:00a-2:00p @ Judy Stanley’s home (15852 Cherry

Blossom Lane)

RSVP Judy 408-771-5560

Vendors will be selling their handmade and other lines of

products. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CASA.

4/19

Junior Prom

8:00p – 11:00p @ Los Gatos High School campus

4/22

May

TBD

All School BBQ

5/8 General Meeting

10:00a-11:30a@ LG/Monte Sereno Police Operations

Building on 15900 Los Gatos Blvd.

Officer Leyton Howard and Chief Seaman, LGMSPD will talk

about what social host law with regard to alcohol being

served to minors and underage drinking. This is timely

information and a good reminder just before Senior Prom.

5/9

Under 21 Open Mic

7:30p-10:00p @ LG Coffee Roasting Company

5/15

Mother/Son Event

@ LGHS

5/22

SafeRides Appreciation Banquet

5/28

Senior Awards Night

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Parenting Continuum

7:00p-9:00p @ Fisher Middle School Multi-purpose Room

(For parents of grades K-12)

Free admission

Good Enough Parenting: Creating Conversations that

Change Children’s Lives by Dr. Brad Sachs. This event is co-

sponsored by LG Lion’s Club.

Dr. Sachs is a psychologist, speaker, educator and best-

selling author who specializs in clinical work with children,

adolescents, couples, and families for 30 years. He has been

interviewed by NBC on “The Today Show” and “20/20”. He is

the author of “The Good Enough Child”.

Visit http://www.bradsachs.com.

4/26

Prescription Drug Drop-off

10:00a-2:00p @ Los Gatos and Public Works Service Center

(411 Miles Avenue near Balzer field)

4/27

“Look of Los Gatos” Fashion Show

11:00a and 2:00p shows @ Los Gatos Cinema

June

6/6

Graduation

July

School Vacation

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