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Parent
Network
Newsletter
May 2013
Hello SafeHomes Friends,
It is really hard to believe we are nearing the end of another school year! Since September we have, through the
Parent Network Newsletter, shared information on prescription drug abuse, social media safety tips, and medical
marijuana just to mention a few topics. We also included many parenting tips for you to take advantage of. Another
great accomplishment this year was the survey conducted of SafeHomes members. I would like to thank all of you
who took part in the survey and I would like to personally assure you that we listen to what you have to say! We
enjoyed reading all the positive comments, and are taking into consideration your suggestions for improvement. All
your comments were very much appreciated!
One of the surprising results of the survey was that our members are keeping the Parent Network Newsletter all to
themselves. I am glad that you like the newsletter and encourage you to share it if you think it has useful
information! After you have read this newsletter,
pass it along to friends, family and neighbors for
them to enjoy as well. The more people we can
reach with this important information, the safer
the environment is for our young people to grow.
Inside you will find more results from the survey.
Please continue to send in your comments and
suggestions because the success of this program
depends on you. SafeHomes is a program
designed for parents, by parents.
I would also like to thank all of the devoted
SafeHomes Representatives who did a great job
representing you at meetings and contributing to
the Parent Network Newsletter this year. If you
would like to thank your rep, but are not sure
who it is, ask your parent organization for their
name. We also have great staff who have helped
throughout the year and I would like to thank
Erica Boyce and Megan Kunecki for all of their
help and support. A big thank you also goes out
to the Jolly Boys of Williamsville for their
continued support of SafeHomes. And finally
thank you parents. You are the most important
part of the program! I look forward to
continuing our relationship for many years to
come.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Sally Yageric, CPP
SafeHomes Coordinator
Parent Programs Coordinator
Inside This Issue… Making A Difference 2
SafeHomes Member Survey Results 3
5 Ws of Talking to Your Kids About
Underage Drinking 4
Underage Drinking Stats 5
Dangerous Teen Trends To Watch For 6
First Time Substance Use Peaks During the
Summer 7
Aside From Alcohol and Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana is the Most Widely Abused Drug 7
Consequences of High-Risk College Drinking 8
Color Me Rad 9
Permanent RX Drug Drop-Off Boxes 10
Jolly Boys Annual Golf Tournament 11
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Jolly Boys of Williamsville Help Support Educational Efforts in the Town of Amherst
The Jolly Boys of Williamsville announced their support of local educational efforts in the Town of Amherst. The
Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ECCPASA) will be receiving a generous
grant from them to serve youth in the Town of Amherst. This grant will help support the implementation of
essential social skills programming in the seven catholic schools in Amherst, servicing students in Kindergarten
through 6th grade.
The grant will also help fund the re-creation of the “Student Survival Kit.” The kit is a tool-box of sorts that helps
prepare youth entering middle school by providing them with the knowledge and skills to enter a new school
successfully and confidently.
Thank you Jolly Boys for your generous support once again!
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out our SafeHomes member survey either online of via
mail! We received valuable opinions and information and will try our best to incorporate all members’ feedback.
Some topics that were suggested for future issues of the newsletter include:
Keep an eye out for these featured articles in upcoming issues! If you have a topic you
would like to see covered in the newsletter, do not hesitate to contact Sally at
Sally@eccpasa.org.
Your Support Was Greatly Appreciated on the SafeHomes Member Surveys!
Parenting tips
Local drug trends
Communication
techniques
Texting etiquette
Supervising technology
usage
Goal setting
GPS family tracking
Bullying
Resources for youth
with substance abuse
issues
Energy drinks
Domestic violence
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SAFEHOMES MEMBER SURVEY RESULTS
The newsletter topics SHM
FIND MOST USEFUL:
parenting tips
current drug trends
communication skills
technology safety
MOST SHM* who took the survey report already having a curfew in place
for their child
Of those who took the survey
online, 71% said they have a set
bed time for their child.
Over 75% of survey participants report knowing the correct way to
safely depose of prescription drugs. (see page
10 for permanent drop-off sites)
ALMOST ALL survey participants support a “no use” policy. That is, no one under the legal
age should use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Over 86% of participants who took the survey online believe that energy
drinks are harmful to their child.
More than 72% sur-vey participants of re-port meeting their child’s friends’ parents.
MOST parents of took the survey said
they attend their child’s school
activities.
A MAJORITY of
SHM survey participants eat dinner with their child on average, between 5-7
times a week.
MOST POPULAR TOPICS SHM survey participants report talking to their child about: underage drinking and
“street smarts.”
* SafeHomes Members
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5 WS OF TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT UNDERAGE DRINKING
WHO: All parents, and any adult with an interest in the well-being of
youth, need to talk to kids about underage drinking. Even if your child doesn’t drink, research shows that your child can be negatively influenced by peer use of alcohol.
WHAT: TALK to your children about the dangers of alcohol use. Know
you are not alone - there are many resources that can assist you with having this conversation.
WHERE: TALK in your home, during meals, in the car, at the game.
Always keep the lines of communication open.
WHEN: The younger you begin the conversation, the less likely your
child will choose to drink.
WHY: Parents remain the single greatest influence over their children’s
behavior. Alcohol affects the mind and body in often unpredictable ways. Teens lack the judgment and coping skills to handle alcohol wisely. This can lead to problems at school, and your child being more likely to be involved in violent crime, sexual assault, traffic-related crashes, and robbery.
Taken directly from: NYS OASAS, www.oasas.state.ny.us
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Most kids who consume alcohol
do so in their own home or in
the home of a friend.
One out of three 13-year-olds in
New York State has tried alcohol.
Nearly 52% of New York State
students in grades 7-12 reported
their parents had never talked to
them about the dangers of under-
age drinking.
Research suggests that kids whose
parents talk to them about under-
age drinking and drug use are up
to 50% less likely to use.
Underage
Drinking Stats
FBI COMES TO SPEAK ABOUT ONLINE SAFETY TO SAFEHOMES REPRESENTATIVES
Supervisory Special Agent, Jason R. Jarnagin and Special Agent, James J. Markovich, of the FBI came to the
SafeHomes Representatives Meeting this month to discuss Online Safety. They shared stories of recent child
predator cases and also led a discussion on how parents can keep their children from becoming victims of online
predators.
Special Agent Jarnagin and Special Agent Markovich advised parents that the best way to know what your child is
doing on his/her smartphone, iPod, iPad, Kindle, or other “smart” device is to get to know how to work the device
as well or better than your child can. They also warned parents to do the research and find out all the capabilities
these devices have before putting them in your child’s hands.
Some tips for parents when talking to your child about technology usage:
Advise your child to always know who they are talking to
Tell your child to never accept a friend request or talk back and forth with someone he/she doesn’t know and
has never met in person before.
Caution your child that if someone is persistently contacting him/her, and especially if the person is saying in-
appropriate things, to tell an adult immediately.
If you would like the FBI to come and speak to parents at your child’s school please contact them at 856-7800.
6 DANGEROUS TEEN TRENDS TO WATCH FOR
Salt and Ice
What it is: Participants pour salt on a part of their body, usually
their hand, or arm, and then hold on ice cube over it. It burns the
skin. The object of the
“challenge” is to see who has the
highest pain tolerance depending
on who can keep the ice on for
longest.
Why it’s dangerous: It can cause
second and third degree burns!
ChatRoulette.com
What it is: A website where people can go on and video chat
with random strangers of all ages 24 hours a day.
Why it’s dangerous:
Your teen could be chat-
ting with absolutely any-
one and possibly reveal
personal details such as
full name, their location, or other personal details. It is also com-
mon for participants on this site to be naked and/or committing
other lewd acts.
Spice/K2
What it is: Synthetic marijua-
na. Yes, we are still talking
about it, because it is still a
problem (see graph on next
page). Spice or K2 are a blend of
herbs sprayed with synthetic
chemicals created to have simi-
lar effects as marijuana.
Why it’s dangerous: The effects on the user are often much
more severe than side effects from regular marijuana.
Cinnamon Challenge
What it is: The challenge is to eat 1
tablespoon of cinnamon without water
in under 60 seconds.
Why it’s dangerous: It seems harmless, it’s just cinnamon,
right? BUT, it’s not! Less harmful consequences include
coughing, nosebleeds, vomiting, and choking. More severe
effects have included difficulty breathing, inflamed and/or scar-
ring on the lungs. Some teens have even experienced collapsed
lungs and have ended up on ventilators in the hospital.
Drinking Hand Sanitizer
What it is: People of all ages have taken
to drinking hand sanitizer for a cheap and
legal (if under the age of 21) way to get
drunk. Sometimes users will mix the sani-
tizer with salt so that the alcohol sepa-
rates, leaving the user with even higher
alcohol content.
Why it’s dangerous: Anyone under the
age of 21 shouldn’t be consuming any
amount of alcohol. Drinking hand sanitizer is dangerous for all
ages because the alcohol content is extremely high, about 120-
proof (vodka is around 80-proof).
Purple Drank
What it is: A dangerous concoction of Sprite, Jolly Ranchers,
and codeine cough syrup. It has been made popular by many rap-
pers/artist in the hip-hop music world.
Why it’s dangerous: Codeine
is a controlled medication with
strong side effects. Dosages of
the codeine in these drinks can
often be very high. Effects of
this drink can include unre-
sponsiveness, lethargy, halluci-
nations, and a slow-motion or
zombie-like feeling.
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ASIDE FROM ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA, SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA IS THE MOST WIDELY ABUSED DRUG...
CESAR FAX, April 26, 2013, Vol. 22, Issue 17
FIRST-TIME SUBSTANCE USE PEAKS DURING THE SUMMER
If you are the parent of a teen, or even a tween, it is
important to note that first-time use of a substance
dramatically increases during the summer months.
First time use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco products,
and hallucinogens
peaks during June
and July. In fact,
thousands more
youth try them each
day during those two
months compared to
any other month.
The summer pro-
vides young people
with more free time
(since they are not in
school) and less su-
pervised time (parents usually work). This is oppor-
tune time for them to experiment. On an average day
in June or July, the National Survey on Drug Use and
Health found that 11,000 teens aged 12 to 17 tried al-
cohol for the first time, compared with averages of
about 5,000-8,000 during other months. First time use
of cigarettes and/or marijuana also increased from
about 3,000-4,000 first time uses in months other than
June and July to about 5,000 first
time uses during those two sum-
mer months.
While it may be more difficult to
supervise your tween or teen dur-
ing those long summer days, this
research shows that is it impera-
tive. Studies have shown that the
earlier the onset of use of alcohol
and other drugs, the more likely
there will be addiction and other
substances-related problems. For
more information about substance
or tips on how to delay onset of use, contact Sally at
ECCPASA 831.2298.
Source: WebMD.com
8 CONSEQUENCES OF HIGH-RISK COLLEGE DRINKING
Clip and Post - Your Child’s Social Media Login Info
Facebook: Login:________________________ Password:___________________________
Twitter: Login:________________________ Password:___________________________
Instagram: Login:________________________ Password:___________________________
OoVoo: Login:________________________ Password:___________________________
YouTube: Login:________________________ Password:___________________________
Others:
Site name: _________________ Login: ____________________ Password: _____________
Site name: _________________ Login: ____________________ Password: _____________
As your senior graduates from high school this June and prepares to
leave for college and the end of the summer, it is important you talk to
your son or daughter about the increased risks of college drinking.
Evidence shows that the first six weeks of their first semester are most
critical to a first-year student’s academic success. Many students begin
drinking heavily during these early weeks of college and therefore have
increased risks.
How Parents Can Help:
Stay involved in your child’s life even if they are out of town or even out
of state! Inquire about campus alcohol policies, call your child frequently
to check in, and ask about roommates and living arrangements.
Also, discuss the penalties of underage drinking with your son or daugh-
ter as well as the possible consequences such as date rape, violence, and
academic failure.
For more information visit: www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
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COLOR ME RAD
The Erie County Council for
the Prevention of Alcohol
and Substance Abuse
(ECCPASA) is a charity
sponsor of the Color Me
Rad, 5K Fun Run that will
be held on June 22, 2013 at
Darien Lake.
As one of the charity
sponsors, ECCPASA will
receive a portion of your
registration fee as a
donation. We will only
receive the donation IF
you register using the
p r o m o t i o n c o d e
BUFFALO.
Color Me Rad is a “fun run”
for all ages and athletic
abilities. You do not need to
be a runner to participate.
The race is not timed and
done just for fun!
All ages are invited to
participate, so it is a great
activity to do as a family.
For more information you
can visit ColorMeRad.com
or contact Megan at
ECCPASA at 716.831.2298
or megan@eccpasa.org.
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The Erie County Sheriff ’s Office is set to install 10 permanent prescription pill drop-off boxes
throughout Erie County. These drop-off locations will be available 24/7 and are “no questions
asked.” This is a great way to safely get rid of prescription drugs and do your part to stop pre-
scription drug abuse.
PERMANENT Prescription Drug Drop Off Boxes
Alden Town Hall - 3312 Wende Road, Alden
Canisius College - 2001 Main Street, Buffalo
Colden Town Hall - 8812 State Road, Colden
ECC City Campus - 121 Ellicott Street, Buffalo
ECC North Campus - 6205 Main Street, Williamsville
ECC South Campus - 4041 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
Elma Town Hall - 1600 Bowen Road, Elma
Grand Island Town Hall - 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island
Medaille College - 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo
Springville Town Hall - 86 Franklin Street, Springville
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JOLLY BOYS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
...to benefit substance abuse awareness programs
Monday, August 12, 2013
Arrowhead Golf Club
10:30 am Shotgun Start
Lunch at the turn
Prizes, Auctions, Raffles and a Buffet Dinner
HELP TO CONTINUE THE SUCCESS
OF THIS EVENT:
1. Tee Sponsorship
$140/hole
2. Raffle/Prize Donation
$25 value requested
3. Participate
$95/individual
$450/team of 4 (includes tee sponsorship)
TO REGISTER VISIT:
www.edyoungs.com/ohd/jollyboysgolf.htm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
June 20, 2013
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