T
O P S T O R I E S
Survey Highlights Risky
Teen Driving Behaviors
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=262983
A new national survey
shows that U.S. teens
continue to put
themselves at risk by
drinking and driving,
failing to wear
seatbelts, and speeding.
T
O B A C C O
Teen-Made Ads Slam Industry
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=262942
The latest advertisements
in Minnesota's anti-smoking
campaign are made by teens
and chide the tobacco
industry
for enticing them to smoke.
A
L C O H O L
Alcohol Dependence May
Limit Protective Effects
of Moderate
Drinking
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=263134
According to an article
published in Alcoholism.
Clinical
and Experimental Research,
a history of alcohol dependence
may nullify the health-protecting
effects of light and
moderate drinking.
F
U N D I N G N E W S
Substance Abuse Efforts
Receive RWJF Funding
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=263205
The Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation recently awarded
a number
of grants in the area
of substance abuse to
nonprofits
located throughout the
United States.
I
L L I C I T D R U G S
Minimal Ecstasy Use Could
Affect Brain
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=263143
A new study found that
even light use of Ecstasy
could be
harmful to the brain.
G
E N E R A L N E W S
Researchers Provide 'Heads-Up'
on Emerging Drug Trends
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=262947
Researchers working in
the nation's largest cities
provide
an early warning system
for emerging drug trends
and
problems and can be an
invaluable resource for
community-based groups.
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
ON TEENAGERS:
RAISING RESPONSIBLE AND
RESOURCEFUL YOUTH
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/New/html/teenconf.html
Quick summary of this
program is:
1. Eat dinner with your
children
2. Parents need to spend
more time with their children.
3. Parents are the most
influential factor in
determining children's
use
of drugs, smoking, sex,
preventing violence, and
educational advancement.
4. Three out of four children
say their parents are
the most influential
people in their lives.
P
A R E N T I N G
Teen Chores May Help Prevent
Drug Use
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=262935
A White House conference
on teens found that strong
family
relationships make a difference
in whether a child uses
drugs later in life.
G U N V I O L E N C E
More U.S. Cities Join Safe-Gun
Coalition
http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect.jtml?U=19628&O=263195
Officials from 411 municipalities
throughout the United
States have joined the
Communities for Safer
Guns Coalition.
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THAT'S ALL FOLKS!! Comments
or questions at Comments@legacyofhope.com
We hope this newsletter
has widened your horizons
for today! Best Wishes,
Susie Vanderlip, CSP *
Ken Vanderlip, PhD * Carmella
Lampe
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ABOUT
SUSIE VANDERLIP,
CSP
Certified Speaking Professional,
Dancer, Actress, Author,
Prevention Specialist,
Professional Life Coach,
and Educator:
I share the dramatically
different and startlingly
sincere LEGACY OF HOPE
theatrical presentation
with teens across the
country to stop their
pain -
the pain that pushes them
to violence, suicide,
drugs, alcohol, gangs
and
irresponsible sexuality.
I share with adults who
remember their childhood
angst and know the need
to mentor others past
the limits of those memories:
educators, counselors,
nurses, doctors, crime
prevention officers, legislators,
character-based
corporate professionals,
parents and friends.
Husband, Dr. Ken Vanderlip,
and I offer the tools
that put the joy and
serenity into the task:
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