Messages About Alcohol
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The document discusses proposed messages around alcohol for parents and young people. It presents three types of messages: evidence messages which state facts, advice messages which outline ways to reduce risks, and practical messages with tips. The document then shows sample messages in each category addressing topics like health risks of underage drinking, advice from the Chief Medical Officer to have an alcohol-free childhood, talking to children about alcohol, setting boundaries, and looking out for friends. It concludes with information on how to respond to the consultation by the deadline of April 23rd.
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Increased incidence of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse in children and teenagers. Over a third of children try smoking by age 11 due to influence of older siblings and friends. Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke increases risks of respiratory illnesses. Regular drug use in children can cause mood swings, loss of interest in activities, and missing items from home. Parents are the most important influence and should communicate openly with children, get to know their friends, and encourage alternative activities to prevent substance abuse issues.
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The document discusses the health risks of marijuana use and binge drinking among teens. Regular marijuana use can cause memory, learning, and motivation problems as well as respiratory issues. It also increases the risk of psychosis and heart problems. Binge drinking is defined as having 5 or more drinks within a few hours, and nearly two-thirds of drinking teens report bingeing. Binge drinking raises the risk of accidents, unsafe sex, addiction and short-term effects like poisoning. Long-term, it can lead to ulcers, liver disease, and cardiovascular issues. The document provides strategies for resisting peer pressure to use drugs and advice on quitting substance abuse.
NADAP eGram October 2014
The document discusses National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in October and provides tips for preventing substance abuse. It encourages raising awareness on social media, hosting community events, and having substance-free gatherings. It also provides signs of prescription drug misuse and advice for talking to doctors about medications.
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This document discusses the dangers of underage drinking. It notes that the brain is not fully developed until age 23-25 and drinking can cause permanent damage. It also says that underage drinking leads to risky behaviors like unprotected sex and crime. Additionally, it costs the state $1.7 billion annually to deal with alcohol-related crashes and injuries among youth. The document provides tips for parents to prevent underage drinking through open communication, supervision, and being a positive role model.
A New Partnership with Parents
The document discusses developing a national communications campaign in the UK to address underage drinking. It outlines research that found parents have more influence over youth drinking behaviors than they realize. The campaign aims to educate parents and encourage earlier conversations about alcohol before youth form drinking patterns. Focus groups identified seven key parent segments to target tailored messaging toward in order to change social norms and parenting behaviors around underage drinking.
CMO's Guidance on Alcohol and Young People
20 million units of alcohol are consumed weekly by 11 to 17 year olds in the UK. Starting to drink at a young age is associated with higher risks of alcohol dependence and other harms as an adult. An alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest option, but parental guidance can help reduce risks if 15 to 17 year olds do drink. Frequent or binge drinking should be avoided, and daily drinking limits for adults should not be exceeded. Parents have significant influence over children's drinking, so they require advice on appropriate monitoring and rule-setting regarding alcohol use. Support services are also needed for young people and parents dealing with alcohol-related problems.
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The document provides five tips for disciplining teenagers: 1) set clear rules and involve teens in designing consequences; 2) be firm, fair and consistent, and make sure all adults are on the same page; 3) put rules in writing to avoid misunderstandings; 4) be a good role model by demonstrating the behaviors you want to see; 5) teach responsibility by discussing consequences of risky behaviors and showing teens how to learn from mistakes.
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Teens and drug use: what can parents do?
The moment teens start to be more exposed to substance consumption be it alcohol, nicotine or any other drugs, it is really important to approach the situation with calm and seriousness. This presentation contains a few ideas for the parents regarding how they should face such a situation.
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The document provides estimates of the number of opiate and/or crack users between the ages of 15-24 years broken down by region. It also includes prevalence rates per thousand of the population for opiate and/or crack use among 15-24 year olds by region. The data presented gives a breakdown of drug use statistics for young people by geographic area.
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The document summarizes drug death statistics from England, Wales, and Scotland in 2010. It finds that there were 2,747 drug poisoning deaths in England in 2010, including 1,784 from drug misuse. Scotland saw 485 drug-related deaths, the third highest on record, while 60 young people under 20 died of drug poisoning in England and Wales, with 35 from misuse. The data comes from several sources tracking drug deaths in each region.
Drinking 2010
1) Drinking rates among young people in England have declined, with 13% drinking in the last week compared to 26% in 2001, though 1 in 5 drink weekly by age 15.
2) Parents and friends are the main sources of alcohol for young people, while parties have become more common venues for drinking.
3) While most young people see their parents as disapproving of underage drinking, nearly a quarter think it's okay to get drunk weekly by age 15.
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The survey questioned 7,296 pupils aged 11 to 15 from 246 schools in England about their drug use. Only 0.2% of pupils reported taking the fictional drug "Semeron", supporting the view that most pupils do not exaggerate drug use in surveys. The results also showed rates of cannabis and Class A drug use in the last year, drugs used by age, frequency of drug use, effects of truancy on Class A drug use, being offered drugs, sources of drug education, and receiving drug education that year.
ASB and Possession stats 2011
Drug offences for trafficking and possession have declined over the period from 2004/05 to 2010/11. The number of drug offences recorded by police in England and Wales fell by 21% between 2004/05 and 2010/11. Cautions and convictions for drug offences also decreased substantially over this period.
EU Youth’s Attitudes to Drugs
A survey of over 12,000 15-24 year olds across the EU found that three quarters had never used cannabis, though 57% thought it was easy to obtain within 24 hours. 5% had used new psychoactive substances, mostly gotten from friends. Youth cited the internet and peers as top information sources on drugs. Over 90% saw regular cocaine or ecstasy use as highly risky to health. Over half thought cannabis and alcohol regular use also very risky. Over 90% wanted heroin, cocaine and ecstasy to remain banned.
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The document discusses a drug education and early intervention program called DrugAware in Nottingham City Schools. The goals of the program are to educate young people about drugs and alcohol, provide support and early intervention, and reduce drug use and exclusions. Key aspects of the DrugAware model include a drug education curriculum, policy development support, parent/community engagement, and partnerships to allow for early intervention. Schools that implemented the program saw improvements in students' resilience, knowledge, and attitudes towards drugs, as well as decreases in permanent exclusions related to drugs.
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This document summarizes strategies that schools can use to prevent youth crime and antisocial behavior based on international evidence. Effective prevention interventions for individuals work with smaller groups, are delivered by program originators, and use cognitive behavioral techniques for higher risk youth aged 12 or more. Schools can create an environment for prevention through reorganizing grades/classes, altering classroom management, improving school discipline policies, and teaching social skills using cognitive behavioral methods. Interventions that do not work and should be avoided include those focused on coercion/control, boot camps, unstructured counseling or training, and programs that group high-risk students without structure.
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