Central VT New Directions Coalition

prescription drug drop off day a success

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The fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back event collected a record 276 tons of expired or unused prescription drugs. The numbers are up from last November's third National Prescription Drug Take-Back event that collected 188.5 tons. Vermont collected 1,853.1 lbs and locally Washington County helped bring in 74.2 lbs of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal. "We are pleased at the response of the American people once again, and we thank them for participating and contributing to the battle against prescription drug abuse," said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart."

Great job everyone!

Take Back programs are the best way to dispose of old drugs. But if a program is not available:
Take the medications out of their bottles;
Mix them with something unappealing like used kitty litter or coffee grounds;
Seal them in a bag or disposable container, and throw that away.
For more information on prescription drug abuse, go to:

www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com
www.justthinktwice.com

volunteers needed at teen game night!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

7th Annual
MOUNTAINEER'S TEEN GAME
Sponsored by Central VT New Directions Coalition

Tuesday, June 19th!
Volunteers need to be there by 5:30 pm* –Game begins at 6:30

Things that young people will be able to do...

Information Table- and give away freebies about Central VT New Directions
Ticket booths-assist with selling tickets
Stand with players on the field during the national anthem in beginning
First pitches- help throw the ball
Games -help with games between innings
Radio Guests- take turns on the air
Operate the cameras live broadcast feed over the internet
Operate the score board
Throw T-shirts into stands in 7th inning- we have some to give away!

*Pizza dinner served before the game to those who are helping out during the game.

Questions! Call 223-4949 Central VT New Directions Coalition or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

E check up to go contest

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If you are 21 and over and live or work in Washington County, check out our new Livemoredrinklessvt.org website. It is a social marketing campaign designed to reduce high risk drinking among young adults 21-25 years old. The website has a lot of resources to help young adults think about alcohol and how it fits into their lives. A key feature is the echeckup-To Go, a confidential on-line quiz that helps you analyze your personal drinking behavior and compare it to others'. We want to move young adults from not thinking about their drinking (pre-contemplation) to thinking about their drinking behavior (contemplation). This is a critical step in changing behavior. Prevention Coalitions in central Vermont created this campaign to make a difference in the health of our young adults.

By completing the survey and entering the drawing you could win one of the following prizes!

* iPad 2-Wi-Fi, 16 GB
* iPod touch-32 GB
* Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch Tablet
* 20” Wide LCD Monitor

Drawing to take place May 30, 2012

parent support group

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Need Directions for Parenting Your Teen?

Come to a...Parent Support Group

Montpelier High School
Monday, May 21st, 2012
7- 8 PM
MHS Conference Room

Facilitator: Ivy Zeller, MA. Student Assistance Counselor, MHS & MSMS

When you become a parent, your child does not come with operating instructions. Need support? Come join the Parent Support Group.The group is open to all parents of teens and tweens in the Montpelier School District.Topics might include but are not limited to:

Creating your family values and guidelines
Brainstorming ways to keep your teen safe
Having a sense of humor about it all

Contact Ivy Zeller at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 225-8192 for more information. Co-sponsored by Parent 2 Parent,
a project of Central Vermont New Directions Coalition

binge drinking in the news

CDC Releases Monthly Vital Signs Report: Binge drinking is bigger problem than previously thought!

The CDC's Vital Signs report, which launched in 2010, addresses a single, important public health topic each month. The first issue of 2012's Vital Signs includes the latest findings on binge drinking from the 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) which included combined landline and cellular telephone respondents.
Some of the key messages in the binge drinking issue of Vital Signs include:
• Thirty-eight million U.S. adults binge drink an average of 4 times a month.
• On average, the largest number of drinks consumed is 8.
• While more 18–34 year olds binge drink, those aged 65 years and older binge drink more often than other age group—an average of five to six times a month.
• Although more people with incomes above $75,000 binge drink, those with incomes less than $25,000 drink more when they binge. The largest number of drinks consumed averages between 8 and 9 in the lower income group.
• Adult binge drinking is most common in the Midwest, New England, the District of Columbia, Alaska and Hawaii. However binge drinkers in the southern Mountain states (Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah), the Midwest, and some states where binge drinking is less common - including Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina - consume more drinks when they binge.
• Binge drinking is a costly and deadly behavior. Drinking too much, including binge drinking, is responsible for 80,000 deaths each year and cost the U.S. $223.5 billion in 2006, or $1.90 a drink. These costs include health care expenses, crime and lost productivity.
• Evidence-based strategies, such as those recommended by the Community Guide can help prevent binge drinking.
Click Here for CDC Fact Sheet on Binge Drinking

ClickHere for Report: Binge Drinking Prevalence, Frequency, and Intensity AmongAdults — UnitedStates, 2010

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