Summer 2011

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

HB 1651 2

FDC Training 2

Why 21? 3

Drug Abuse Trends 4

Benefits of Pre-School 5

Dangerous Season 5

Underage Drinking Expo 5

Resource Guide 6

Happenings 7

Prevention Funding 8

Reality Tour 8

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The Pennsylvania House, Human Services Committee

has just concluded hearings on a proposed Prescription

Drug Database. Detective Tony Marcocci and Thomas L.

Plaitano, Esq. were asked to provide testimony before

the Committee regarding our opinion on the need for

such a database. Below is a summary of our testimony

to the committee. In addition to our testimony, several

parents of recently deceased young men and ladies

provided heart breaking accounts of their tragedies.

The same story was heard over and over again. A young

promising life cut short by an accidental prescription

drug overdose. All of these lost young lives were from

middle class homes with no history of drug or alcohol

abuse.

Currently, Pennsylvania is one of only four States with-

out a database. Unfortunately, the database is being

opposed by some physician groups and Associations

representing Pharmacies as well as Pharmaceutical

Companies. The Committee is seeking further comment

on the need for this database from the Prevention and

Treatment Fields as well as the public. The proposed

legislation is unique in that it is one of the few nation-

wide that provides for specific funding for prevention

and treatment services for those individuals who are

addicted to these controlled substances.

We can all thank Majority Chairman, Gene DiGirolamo

for his sponsorship of this bill and his continued commit-

ment to the issues of drug prevention and treatment in

Pennsylvania. The fact that we are discussing this issue

confirms that we have a prescription drug problem in

Pennsylvania. This problem has no socio-economic bias

and it is affecting all age groups. The greatest impact is

not only on the adult end user/abuser, it is our youth,

the most vulnerable victims of this epidemic. West-

moreland County has been especially hard hit by this

epidemic. In 2010, accidental overdose deaths as a

result of prescription drugs in Westmoreland County

reached 57 residents, ranging from as young as 19 to

age 71 for the oldest overdose death. During that year,

only 5 overdose deaths resulted from Heroin or Metha-

done. If that number is not shocking enough, over the

last three years 560 individuals were treated at local

emergency rooms for overdoses of schedule II and

schedule III prescribed medications. Most of these indi-

viduals had numerous prescription drugs in their sys-

tem.

Although no one drug stands out, the most

commonly abused are Oxycodone, Roxicodone, OxyCon-

tin, Hydrocodone, Vicodin, Lorcet and Xanax.

Pills are the new drug of choice for our kids. A recent

survey showed that children 12 and older are abusing

prescription drugs at greater rates than cocaine, heroin,

hallucinogens, and methamphetamines combined. Only

marijuana abuse is more common. Shockingly, every

day approximately 7,000 children 12 and older abuse

prescription narcotics for the first time. From January to

June of 2010, Pennsylvania ranked seventh out of all

States in Doses of Oxycodone dispensed. (DEA 3-7-

2011). This is the new crack cocaine epidemic, except

that this is far worse. These drugs are more easily ob-

tained; the supply is seemingly endless, and our youth

falsely believes that prescription narcotics are a safe

alternative to other illicit drugs. Also, these drugs are not

coming from outside the home or families. In a recent

study of youths age 12 to 17 year olds, 55% of those

youth obtained their drugs from a relative or friend for

free. 18% obtained them from a doctor, 9% paid a rela-

tive or friend and 5% took them from a relative or friend

without asking. Only 13% obtain the drugs from tradi-

tional “drug dealers.” SAMHSA Pub. No. 10-4586.

The story of the typical addict is also somewhat unique.

Many start as legitimate injured individuals that are

seeking medical treatment for pain. They are unaware

of the dangers of prescription pain medication, sleep

aides and muscle relaxers. Many, when they cannot

find a quick solution for their pain seek the services of

several doctors who all prescribe pain medications,

muscle relaxers or sleep aides. Soon, they are overus-

ing these medications to the point of addiction. Once it

is determined that they have a problem, the legitimate

doctors either stop prescribing the medications or dis-

charge them from care. This drives the patient to the

street or worse, the well known pill mill down the street

or to another state. A recent hospital study proved that

in states that had a monitoring system patients received

more appropriate care. In the study, 61% of emergency

room patients received fewer or no opioid pain medica-

tion because they were already taking it from another

source. But most interestingly, 39% received more

opioid medication than previously planned because the

physician could confirm that the patient did not have a

history of controlled substance use.

Continued page 2

Pennsylvania‟s Prescription Drug Epidemic and The Proposed Controlled Substance

Database Legislation HB 1651

Thomas L. Plaitano Esq. Detective Tony Marcocci

Our Mission

The purpose of

Community Prevention Services of Westmoreland is to foster healthy life-styles for all people in Westmoreland County,

Pennsylvania by providing comprehensive prevention services utilizing the six

federal strategies:

Information Dissemination

Education

Alternative Activities

Problem Identification & Referral

Community Based Process

Environmental Approach

CPSW Staff

Tim Phillips, C.A.C. Director

Renee Kelly Prevention Specialist

Lori Rohrbacher Prevention Specialist

Joe Gasparro Prevention Specialist Peg Osselborn Administrative Secretary

fostering healthy lifestyles for all people

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From page 1

In speaking with law enforcement, it is becoming com-

mon for an out of state person to hand a Pennsylvania

pharmacy a prescription from a Florida Physician. How is

this possible you may ask? It is not currently illegal. Cur-

rently, 35 States have Prescription Drug Monitoring Pro-

grams, (PDMP) with another 11 recently passing legisla-

tion authorizing the development of a PDMP. As a result,

many drug seekers are flooding Pennsylvania due to the

ease in obtaining prescription drugs here. Looking at the

statistics on where people get these drugs, this is a prob-

lem that is beyond the scope of traditional law enforce-

ment. In speaking with representatives of the DEA, the

current system in Pennsylvania is so archaic, that they

are at least 5 months behind on reports of large scale

drug shipments. Currently, agents are forced to manually

go through filled prescriptions in each pharmacy to look

for irregularities. I find it ironic that I can pick up a pre-

scription for OxyContin from my pharmacy without proof

of identity, but I can‟t buy Sudafed-D without producing

my driver‟s license.

In closing, last week I was contacted by a mother and

father whose 22 year old daughter died in her sleep from

what was thought to be a cerebral hemorrhage. They

were deeply distraught and blamed themselves for not

seeking more invasive medical care. She was employed

as a prison guard and was having recurrent migraine

headaches. She was seeing several specialists and no

one could find the cause of her headaches. I told them

that I would look into it to see what occurred and I re-

quested the autopsy report from the county coroner.

Ironically, I received it in the mail today before I left to

come here. The cause of death was acute drug toxicity.

No illicit drugs were found in her system and each of the

drugs was legally prescribed by a physician. I cannot help

but believe that if there was a prescription drug program

in place; this young lady would be alive today.

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Additional Information

House Bill 1651

Advocating a Prescription Drug Database in

Pennsylvania

House Bill 1651 advocates a prescription drug database

in Pennsylvania. The statistics show that prescription

drug abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in our

state. Currently, Pennsylvania is one of only four States

without such a database. Last year more people died in

Pennsylvania from prescription drug overdoses than from

auto accidents. It is also challenging marijuana as the

new" first drug of choice" of our youth. In 2010, fifty-

seven Westmoreland County Residents died from acci-

dental prescription drug overdoses and over a thousand

people were treated at local hospital emergency rooms.

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The Family Development Training

and Credentialing (FDC) Program

The FDC Program is a professional development course

and credentialing program for frontline family workers to

learn and practice skills of strength-based family support

with families.

FDC courses are offered to frontline family workers from

a wide range of government, private, and not-for-profit

agencies as well as businesses and large corporations.

Family development trainees work with families across

the life span including families with young children, teen

parents, retired people, people with disabilities, and

many other groups.

To earn the FDC, a worker:

Completes 90 hours of interactive classroom instruc-

tion and portfolio advisement based on the Empow-

erment Skills for Family Workers curriculum

Prepares a Skills Portfolio with support of a portfolio

advisor

Passes a state credentialing exam.

FDC courses are offered through interagency partner-

ships by community-based instructors and portfolio advi-

sors who are trained by the Cornell affiliate in PA; the

Community Action Association of Pennsylvania.

With successful completion the FDC Course, an approved

portfolio, and passing a standardized exam, workers earn

the nationally recognized and respected FDC Credential.

For more information about enrolling in the next FDC

Course in your area, please contact:

Patty Berkey—724-834-1260 ext. 113

pberkey@westmorelandca.org

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Millions of lives have been saved in the U.S. thanks to the 21

Minimum Legal Drinking Age. This law continues to prevent

tragedies—decreasing crashes by an estimated 16 percent and

keeping young people safer from many risks.

Sometimes, without knowing all the facts, people assert that

youth shouldn’t have to wait until they’re 21 to drink. James C.

Fell, a public health researcher at the Pacific Institute for Re-

search & Evaluation, responds to their questions.

Why do we make young people wait until 21 to

drink alcohol?

Many activities have ages of initiation. A person must wait until

age 16 to start driving, age 18 to marry without parental con-

sent, age 35 to become president, and so on.

The age limit for alcohol is based on research which shows that

young people react differently to alcohol. Teens get drunk twice

as fast as adults, but have more trouble knowing when to stop.

Teens naturally overdo it and binge more often than adults.

Enforcing the legal drinking age of 21 reduces traffic crashes,

protects young people’s maturing brains, and keeps young peo-ple safer overall.

Can’t parents teach their teens how to drink alcohol

responsibly by giving them small amounts—under

supervision—before they reach 21?

Some states permit parents to do this with their own child

(rarely, if ever, with someone else’s child), but there’s no evi-

dence that this approach actually works. As a matter of fact,

there is evidence to the contrary. When teens feel they have

their parents’ approval to drink, they do it more and more often

when they are not with their parents. When parents have con-

crete, enforced rules about alcohol, young people binge drink

less.

Would lowering the legal drinking age make alcohol

less of a big deal, and less attractive to teens?

History says no. When states had lower legal drinking ages in

the U.S., the underage drinking problem was worse. For exam-

ple, before the 21 minimum legal drinking age was implemented

by all states, underage drunk drivers were involved in over

twice as many fatal traffic crashes as today. I thought Europeans have fewer underage drinking prob-

lems … is it because their kids drink from an earlier age?

That’s a myth. European countries have worse problems than

America does, as far as binge drinking and drinking to intoxica-

tion. Studies show that Europe has more underage drunken-

ness, injury, rape, and school problems due to alcohol. Since

alcohol is more available there, it actually increases the propor-

tion of kids who drink in Europe.

Some people propose a 40-hour alcohol education

course for teens that would entitle teens to drink

before 21. Is this a good idea?

Research shows that education alone doesn’t prevent risky be-

haviors. For example, driver education by itself does not reduce

youth car crashes. Beginning drivers need other restrictions in

place, such as curfews and passenger limits, to stay safe. In

addition, there are clear health risks associated with underage

drinking.

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WHY 21?

A D D R E S S I N G U N D E R A G E D R I N K I N G

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FYI—DRUG ABUSE TRENDS

Slang terms for illegal drugs can downplay the possible lethal side effects

that they may have on an individual. These innocent sounding terms make

it easier to lure younger children into using or buying illegal substances.

These are some of the most popular drug slang terms.

1. Cheese

Cheese is a mixture of heroin and Tylenol, and is a drug being marketed to

the younger crowd. This low-grade heroin is very cheap. It can be pur-

chased at $2 for on tenth of a gram, or one hit.

2. Strawberry Quick

Strawberry Quick is methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, which is

mixed with a fruity flavor and color. It is named after the Nesquik that it

resembles. This drug is very popular with young users because the drug‟s

chemical taste is not so obvious, Strawberry Quick is relatively cheap, al-

though it is more expensive than cheese.

3. Blueberries

Blueberries refer to Adderal, something commonly prescribed for people

with attention deficit disorder. This drug is known to increase a person‟s

energy while decreasing his or her appetite. Teenage girls, in particular,

take this type of medication in order to lose weight. Blueberry can also be

a slang term for marijuana with a small tint of blue.

4. Molly

Molly is a concentrated or more intense form of ecstasy. It is often sold in

gelatin capsule form. Oftentimes, this drug can be purchased with an im-

age of hearts, smiley faces and cartoons on the capsule. It also comes in

several different colors. Although this form of drug appears harmless,

Molly can cause a person to experience hallucinations, as well experience

the other side effects of ecstasy.

Other common slang terms for ecstasy include Smartees, Scooby snacks,

candies and egg rolls.

5. Eggs

Eggs refer to Temazepam, which is medication prescribed for people with

insomnia. It used to be available in gel form, which the younger crowd

would melt and inject. Eggs are known to cause hypnotic effects.

6. French Fries

French Fries refer to a small pill commonly known as Xanax. This form of

medication is often prescribed for anxiety. It can be crushed, taken in pill

form, or added to water. Some teenagers who abuse this prescription drug

also choose to water down then use a hypodermic needle to shoot up, or

even snort Xanax.

7. Cornbread

Another term for crack cocaine is cornbread. This is because like corn-

bread, it only takes a few ingredients and a little time to turn cocaine into

crack cocaine. In most cases, this drug is smoked and not snorted.

8. Butter Sandwich

A butter sandwich is a slang drug term for cocaine. This term for the illegal

substance is especially used in the Philadelphia area. Other common slang

terms for cocaine include Pepsi, hamburger, cola and Chinese sky candy.

9. Skittles

Skittles is actually Dextromethorphan, which is a cold medication ingredi-

ent that can be purchased over the counter. This comes in the form of a

little red tablet similar to the popular candy that it is named after.

10. Tic tacs

Tic Tacs refer to Ambien, which is an extremely popular sleeping aid. Teen-

agers who take Tic Tacs aren‟t consuming candy, but are taking five to

10mg of Ambien at a time.

It is important that you familiarize yourself with popular drug slang terms

such as these. Parents especially, must watch out for signs and terms

such as these in order to prevent their children from addiction or abuse.

Information from Lena Butler, contributor of Test Country Articles

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Parent Warning: „Spike Your Juice‟ website

Underage teens can create alcoholic beverages with the help of a new fer-

mentation product that‟s cheap and readily available.

The website sells fermentation kits that turn sugar-based juices into alco-

hol within 48 hours. Kits start at an affordable $9.99, and because the

product does not contain alcohol, the site doesn‟t require any form of age

verification.

10 Most Popular Drug Slang Terms

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To cut crime, raise education and income levels, and reduce addiction rates

among the poor, no program offers more bang for the buck than preschool,

as a new study published in Science demonstrates.

The long-term study followed 1,539 children born in 1979-80. They lived in

the lowest-income neighborhoods of Chicago, where nearly 40% of residents

live below the poverty line; most of the children were African American.

More than 950 of the families in the study participated in Chicago's Child-

Parent Center Education Program, the second oldest federally funded pre-

school program in the country, which focuses on school-readiness, including

listening skills and math and reading preparation. The kids who attended

preschool started at age 3-4. Their parents were actively involved in the pro-

gram. The rest of the kids in the study did not attend preschool but partici-

pated in full-day kindergarten.

After tracking the children to age 28, researchers found that those who had

attended preschool were 28% less likely to develop alcohol or other drug

problems or to wind up in jail or prison in adulthood, compared with kids who

did not go to preschool. What's more, their odds of being arrested for a felony

were cut by 22% and they were 24% more likely to attend a four-year college.

Incomes in adulthood of those who attended preschool are also higher than

those for the children who did not.

"We don't see these kind of results from routine programs implemented on a

large scale," says lead author Arthur Reynolds, director of the Chicago Longi-

tudinal Study, which has now followed these children for more a quarter cen-

tury.

"Just funding preschool doesn't mean it's going to be effective," he adds.

"You have to follow the principles of quality." That means having qualified

teachers and providing a structured but nurturing environment. In addition to

the quality of the program itself, another reason the Chicago preschools may

have had such a large impact is that they helped parents feel that they were

part of a community and kept them involved with their children's school. This

cut the number of parents who frequently moved their children from one

school to another by half.

"School mobility is associated with dropout and other problem behavior,"

says Reynolds. "These children experienced fewer transitions. The families

were more satisfied and less likely to change schools. Another mechanism is

that stability and predictability in the learning [environment is] a key feature

in positive child development outcomes."

"It's kind of like a chain reaction," he says. "The cognitive advantage and

family support leads to a later advantage in terms of school commitment and

ultimately, these kids don't get involved in the

justice system."

The biggest positive effects were seen in boys and in the children of

the least educated parents. Reynolds says that because boys are

generally less prepared to start school than girls are, the early inter-

vention gives them a particular advantage. Likewise, children of less

educated parents are more likely to benefit from the enriched cogni-

tive environment of preschool.

Funding preschool — as well as other early intervention programs like

the Nurse Family Partnership, which starts working with mothers dur-

ing pregnancy — isn't especially sexy and doesn't get voters excited the way

"cracking down on crime," does. But if results are what we want, preschool

wins.

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/06/09/how-to-cut-crime-

alcoholism-and-addiction-its-not-elementary-but-preschool/#ixzz1PAeObEfC

By Maia Szalavitz Thursday, June 9, 2011 Time Online

One of the reasons Alcohol Awareness Events are held in April, May and

June is because it is the beginning of the prom and graduation season, a

time when celebrations can turn dangerous for underage drinkers. Many

communities conduct anti-drinking campaigns during this time aimed at

curtailing alcohol use before, during and after the special events.

Consequently, prior to prom, many schools plan programs aimed at educat-

ing kids against the dangers of drinking. These programs feature special

speakers, presentations and even displays of crashed vehicles to empha-

size the danger.

Some groups utilize some form of a "sober contract," a promise that stu-

dents sign agreeing to remain alcohol and drug free during the prom and

graduation season.

At the event itself, many schools across the nation have begun using

breathalyzers to test the blood alcohol content of prom-goers and turning

away at the door those who have been drinking.

Statistics show that Prom-Graduation season - the months of April, May and

June - is the most dangerous time for teens. One-third of the alcohol-related

traffic fatalities involving teens each year occur during those months.

"Prom and graduation season is here again - this is

a time for celebration," says Susan Molinari, Chair-

man of The Century Council. "Unfortunately, these

happy occasions sometimes involve underage

drinking which can result in tragedy. It is no secret

that children under 21 years old are drinking. It is

therefore critical that parents keep the lines of

communication open when it comes to talking to their kids about the dan-

gers of underage drinking and drunk driving."

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A Dangerous Season How to Cut Crime, Alcoholism and

Addiction? It's Not Elementary, But Preschool

3rd Annual

Underage Drinking Education Expo

The Greensburg Council on Alcohol and Youth 3rd Annual Underage Drinking

Education Expo was held at Westmoreland Mall on May 7, 2011. The general

public learned about:

Underage Drinking and the Law.

The Risks and Consequences of Underage Drinking.

Activities included Vision Impairment goggles, Walking Impairment Test

while wearing the Vision Impairment Goggles.

DRUG & ALCOHOL SUPPORT

Alcoholics Anonymous......................724-836-1404

Al-Anon................................................800-628-8920

Narcotics Anonymous.......................412-391-5247

Report Underage Drinking...............888-863-3721

Underage Drinking Program...........724-832-5880

DUI Program.......................................724-832-5880

SMOKING CESSATION

PA Smoking Quitline..........................877-724-1090

Westmoreland Toll Free

Quitline................................................888-664-2248

NO-HABIT

Westmoreland Tobacco...............1-888-664-2248 Cessation Helpline

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Blackburn Center..............................888-832-2272

METHADONE /SUBOXONE TREATMENT

Med Tech.............................................724-834-1144

SPHS Torrance...................................877-459-0112

RHJ Medical.......................................724-696-9600

PARENTING

ParentWISE........................................800-544-0227

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

Gateway Greensburg.....................................724-853-7300

Greenbriar New Kensington.........................724-339-7180

Outside In........................................................724-837-1518

SPHS Behavioral Health

Latrobe..............................................724-532-1700

Greensburg.......................................724-834-0420

Mon Valley........................................724-684-6489 ext 4200 New Kensington...............................724-339-6860

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

Twin Lakes Center...........................................800-452-0218

White Deer Run.................................................800-255-2335

Gateway Rehab................................................800-472-1177

Greenbriar........................................................800-637-4673

HOPE

PREVENTION

Community Prevention Services

Of Westmoreland............................................724-834-1260

St. Vincent College Prevention Projects......724-805-2050

CASE MANAGEMENT....................................800-220-1810

DRUG AND ALCOHOL RESOURCE GUIDE

Summer 2011

A program of the Drug-Free Action Alliance

724-684-9000

Ext. 4446

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Penn State Extension offers free individual

information and direct help, in person or by

phone, to Westmoreland County residents want-

ing to quit using tobacco.

Tobacco Prevention/Cessation Program

724-837-1402 fax 724-837-7613

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Overall Winners of the Mount Pleasant Area

Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Pictured left

to right are Tim Phillips of Community Preven-

tion Services of Westmoreland, Chelsea Echard

and Dana Brown, both are students at Donegal

Elementary.

Excela Health Fair at Legion Keener Park

in Latrobe. Over 700 Latrobe students

were educated about Alcohol, Tobacco and

Other Drug prevention.

(above) Intern Marie Fuga

Prevention Specialist Renee Kelly

Happenings

New Address

3rd Annual Underage

Drinking Expo at

Westmoreland Mall

Substance Abuse Prevention Funding

Changes at the Federal level could seriously jeopardize prevention fund-

ing.. Recently, in the Commonwealth there was an attempt made to

combine mental health and drug and alcohol prevention funding.

Through advocacy of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance and many

others this relocation of Substance Abuse Services did not happen!

Once again this seems to be the thought currently being promoted at

the Federal level. We are asking that you immediately contact your Fed-

eral legislators and express your concern for Substance Abuse Preven-

tion Funding.

You are welcome to use any of the following points in your response:

The Drug and alcohol substance abuse block grant must be main-

tained as a separate grant and not blended with the mental health

block grant.

Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, Treatment and Recov-

ery oriented services are part of the continuum of care.

Co-occurring disorder may be inclusive of a mental health diagno-

sis and a substance abuse problem but should not be morphed

into D & A. Many substance abuse concerns do not have a mental

health component.

Substance abuse is a priority problem and needs to be addressed

in its own funding stream.

The major portion of funding for substance abuse prevention

comes from the block grant. These dollars for D & A preventions

services could be in jeopardy if Drug & Alcohol and Mental Health

funding is blended as proposed in the new block grant proposal.

Please check the following websites to find your federal legislator (s):

http://www.house.gov/representatives/#state_pa

h t t p : / / w w w . s e n a t e . g o v / g e n e r a l / c o n t a c t _ i n f o r m a t i o n /

senators_cfm.cfm?State=PA

Westmoreland Reality Tour. Participant Comments

Youth

About talking to parents:

Age

14 "Will be easier to talk to my parents now about drugs and alcohol."

12 "I can refer to Reality Tour when I talk with them and it will be eas-

ier."

12 "Yes it will be easier, now they know more about drugs and the dan-

ger."

Not committed to being drug-free prior to Reality Tour, but after pro-

gram they are committed because:

Age

12 "Reality Tour made me realize I need to prevent using drugs."

16 "Reality Tour shows what happens"

Message to Volunteers

Age

10 "Thank you for teaching us not to use drugs."

12 "You do a great job of making this happen."

12 "Good job helping people stay drug free.”

13 "Keep doing what you do to make a difference in teens and older

kids."

11 "You are doing a great thing.”

Parenting Skills being implemented as a result of RT:

"Closer monitoring."

"Showing my child what drugs look like."

"Drug testing before I have any reason to be suspicious."

"Make everyone be home for dinner."

The Reality Tour is a dramatic, narrative, interactive walk in the life of a

teen on heroin. Many rate the program as priceless.

For more information contact:

Norma J. Norris, Executive Director

CANDLE, Inc./Reality Tour

100 Brugh Ave., Butler PA 16001

www.RealityTour.org

Ph: 724-679-1788

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Community Prevention Services of Westmoreland offers substance abuse, prevention and recovery education programs to Westmoreland County. We serve children, adults, senior citizens and community groups. Please call us today to find out how our programs can help you or your organization. Phone 724-834-1260 x 132 226 South Maple Avenue Greensburg, Pa 15601 tphillips@westmorelandca.org

Are you interested in someone addressing your group on substance abuse, prevention and recovery?

The Community Prevention Services of Westmoreland Newsletter invites your organization to submit any articles or in-formation for inclusion in the newsletter by contacting CPSW at 724-834-1260 ext. 132 or by faxing your article to

724-853-9572.

Community Prevention Services of Westmoreland, is funded by the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc., through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

The Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc., specifically disclaim responsibility for any analysis, inter-pretations, or conclusions herein.

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Drug Free Workplace Programs are available. Call the number above to see how we can help your workplace stay drug free.