|
Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth | |
94 Highland Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-9793
www.cadyinc.org
CADY is a regional coalition dedicated to working with schools and communities to prevent and reduce youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Our mission is to promote healthy environments and promising futures for teens from three regions: Lin-Wood, Newfound, and
Pemi-Baker.
Our coalition is comprised of many school and community partners and members from different domains - including law enforcement, guidance counselors, teachers, the district court, recreation groups, youth and community centers, health and medical clinics, higher education, the arts, the media, local churches and many other partners.
| |
|
BEWARE of "K2" - This "Fake Weed" May Cause Serious Problems
While national and local surveys have shown that marijuana use is on the rise, a synthetic version of the drug, known as "K2" or "Spice," is also causing problems throughout the country. This synthetic drug is being used by some smokers as a legal substitute for marijuana, and is raising serious concerns. The drug is an unregulated mixture of dried herbs, flowers and tobacco that is covered with a synthetic compound alleged to give a high similar to marijuana. Use of synthetic marijuana, commonly called K2, Spice, and Blaze, has become increasingly popular among teens in the last few years.
K2 or Spice is sold under the brand names of Kush, Ultra, Summit, Blonde, Standard, Yucatan Gold, Genie, Pot-pourri, Bombay Blue and many others. Whatever the name, the drug is easy to find at tobacco shops, liquor, convenience and variety stores, and over the Internet. There has been a dramatic increase in tobacco shops selling K2 and in Texas, there has been at least one death attributed to K2.
Although various cities have banned synthetic marijuana, the drug is currently legal in 40 states, including New Hampshire. Ten states have either banned the drug or have pending legislation against it. Even with the bans, people can find K2 on the Internet and still sometimes find it on store shelves. Just by doing a Google search on K2, numerous websites will appear that offer a variety of options for purchasing K2. A disclaimer on one web site reads: "K2 Herbal products are novelty incenses and are not intended for consumption," yet children are purchasing and smoking this substance.
According to the Associated Press, a routine review of poison control cases in Missouri brought the situation to light and now toxicologists at three universities and two governmental agencies are studying the drugs effects. Adverse reactions include having hallucinations, severe agitation, elevated heart rates, vomiting seizures and other reactions. Symptoms suggest the drug affects users' cardiovascular and central nervous systems. These symptoms are not typical for those who use marijuana and there are major concerns about the number of teenagers being affected by this drug.
First developed in the lab of a Clemson University chemist, John W. Huffman, K2's active ingredients are synthetic cannabinoids - research-grade chemicals that were created for therapeutic purposes but can also mimic the narcotic effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. The cannabis-like chemicals appear on the Drug Enforcement Administration web site as a "drug and chemical of concern." Since the drug is not federally regulated, it also dodges traditional drug tests.
In a statement in The New York Times, Dr. Huffman said the chemicals were not intended for human use. He added that his lab developed them for research purposes only, and that "their effects in humans have not been studied and they could very well have toxic effects."
Nationally there has been an outcry from prevention coalitions, parents and communities to somehow curb this harmful trend. On November 24, the DEA (U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency), under its emergency scheduling authority, began the process to classify five chemicals used to make synthetic marijuana as controlled substances.
Since 2009, DEA has received reports of serious adverse events and hospitalizations occurring in people using these products. The DEA's action will make the possession or sale of these chemicals illegal for at least a year while the DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services study whether these chemicals and products should be permanently controlled.
ONDCP (Office of National Drug Control Policy) Director Kerlikowske issued the following statement after DEA's announcement, "At a time when youth drug use in America is on the rise, it is critical that parents act today to talk to young people about the harms of drug use, including synthetic marijuana products like Spice and K2 that are marketed as "incense." I commend the DEA for using their emergency scheduling authority to protect public health by keeping these substances away from young people. Until the risks associated with ingesting these products and chemicals can be studied and understood, there is no place for them on the shelves of any legitimate business."
CADY has also been receiving calls and questions regarding this alarming and dangerous trend. We encourage parents to talk with their children and educate them to the harms associated with this and any drug use. For more information on this topic and for tips on how to talk to your kids about drugs, visit our web site at www.cadyinc.org.
Return to top of page |
|
Michelle Aguiar
Woodlands Credit Union
Elizabeth Colby
SAU #4
Michael Conklin Esq.
CHAIR
Conklin & Reynolds, P.A.
The Hon. Mary Cooney
NH State Representative
Leslie Dion
SECRETARY
Newfound School Board, Tapply Thompson Community Center
Mark Halloran
Superintendent, SAU#48
Wendy Hamill
Lin-Wood Public Schools
Timothy Keefe
TREASURER
Plymouth State University
Marcia Morris
The Record Enterprise
Steven Temperino
Chief, Plymouth Police Department
Dr. Kelley White
Pediatrician
Mid-State Health Center
STAFF
Deb Naro Executive Director Timothy Tyler Restorative Justice Coordinator Ann Stark Data Coordinator Linda Kaminski Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Naro Americorps VISTA Youth Services Specialist
Peter Austin I.T.Coordinator
Claire Moorhead Marketing Coordinator
Wendy Lasch-Williams Advancement/Outreach Coordinator
|
|
Keeping Kids Safe...
Is Always a Good Call! 
Project Monitor Under 21 is an anonymous tipline that is available to parents, teachers, students, community members and police in all New Hampshire communities.
By reporting and sharing information about underage gatherings where alcohol or other drugs are likely to be accessible to minors, you might prevent a harmful situation from ever happening.
Take ACTION and halt the harm BEFORE it occurs.
Don't wait until teenagers make mistakes and get in trouble - help shape the environment and stop underage drinking. Anonymous calls are accepted.
An anonymous call to 2-1-1 may prevent a call to 9-1-1
|
|
Thank you to our Corporate Partner
|
|
 ADVANCING YOUTH SAFETY AND SUCCESS...BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
If we happen to catch an episode of Leave it to Beaver or The Andy Griffith Show today, life appears to have been much simpler then. In today's world, children are constantly bombarded with pressures and messages that require a level of sophistication and maturity to handle responsibly. Some of these have resulted in an alarming increase in youth depression, health disorders, anti-social behavior, and drug abuse.
Since our formation in 1999, CADY has been working diligently to reverse these dangerous trends by collaborating with schools, law enforcement, parents, and our youth to prevent alcohol and drug abuse, as well as delinquency. Through our programs, we have successfully promoted healthy environments and promising futures for hundreds of local youth. In fact, in 2010, CADY served 7,307 children and youth, and 2,969 adults providing information, support, and skill building to promote safe choices and healthy behaviors for our youth. CADY serves the communities of Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Danbury, Ellsworth, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Lincoln, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Wentworth and Woodstock.
2010 has been a year filled with many successes and challenges. In July, we experienced a loss of long-term state funding for Prevention that caused a 33% cut in CADY's organizational budget and subsequent loss of two youth programs. To prevent further losses to our youth and community, the need for local financial support is immediate. In these challenging times, we need frugality, vision, commitment and, most of all--WE NEED YOU!
You've probably guessed that CADY's 2nd Annual Appeal is underway. We are reaching out to everyone in our community and asking for support. Your contribution will help us maintain vital services and ensure the continuance of popular and effective programs such as The Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Program and Restorative Justice, our region's sole court diversion program. These two programs alone have made an enormous difference in the lives of over 250 local youth. CADY has many significant partnerships and among them are our schools. The Administration of Plymouth Elementary School recently expressed appreciation for our work:
"The results of CADY's dedicated work are obvious to all of us at Plymouth Elementary School. Clearly, lives have been changed for the better. One student whose ability to show up on a daily basis was erratic, now attends school and sports practice daily with a new confidence. Another student, who could not hold eye contact or talk with people, has a whole new attitude and outlook on life."
If we can build youth resiliency and prevent many of the problems that arise as a result of drug and alcohol abuse, such as failure to thrive in school, assault, vandalism, unsafe sex, drunk driving, suicide attempts, and addiction, we will avoid tremendous pain to families and unbearable costs to communities. The bottom line is - Prevention is the single most powerful and cost effective strategy in reducing these risks. Prevention is a community mindset that requires a commitment to protecting our youth from the harms of substance use; it requires reliable information, community education, and collaboration among many partners. One example of our communities commitment to advancing youth wellness is that CADY volunteers dedicated 5,383 hours of service to our community in 2010 - now that's prevention in action! I am continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of the wonderful place we call home and the caring people in our community who make good things happen for kids.
Times may have changed, but our children still need the community support that "Theodore" and "Opie" enjoyed years ago. Your contribution will be an investment in our children and this is priceless. If you are able to make a $25 donation to CADY, you will make an important difference in the life of a local child - thank you! Donations can be dropped off or mailed to 94 Highland Street, Plymouth NH 03264 or visit our website at www.cadyinc.org to learn more about CADY and make a tax-deductible gift via PayPal. Please accept our gratitude for your consideration and for advancing youth safety and success.
We wish you and your family the very best during this holiday season and look forward to working with you in the coming year. May this be your merriest holiday ever!
Sincerely, Deb Naro Executive Director
|
|
FAST FACTS
AN ALARMING TREND IS EMERGING...
Every Day: More than 4,000 children and young adults begin experimenting with prescription drugs.*
(*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2008)
3.1 million 12 to 25 year olds used OTC (Over the Counter) cough and cold medications at least once to get high.*
*Office of National Drug Control Policy, Prescription for Danger, January 2008 Return to Top of Page |
Through 1/10/11- Building and Sustaining Resilient Families
4 week series, 5:30-8:00 pm. Learn positive ways to manage behavior and examine choices that keep all members of the family safe and healthy. Evening begins with a family dinner at 5:30. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Childcare is provided and requires advance registration - call Bridget Manning: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net.
1/6/11 - Keeping Kids Safe/Child Abuse Awareness
6:00-8:0 pm. This is an important topic for parents and caregivers presented by Kellie Eastman, an expert in early childhood mental health. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Childcare is provided and requires advance registration - call Bridget Manning: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net.
New Futures hosts a series of 3-hour workshops designed to provide prevention, treatment and recovery advocates with the most current information on issues ranging from the state budget process to the impact of federal health care reform on the field. The workshops are held in Concord and are open to all at no charge.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Overview of 2011 Legislative Session. Did you know that the average number of bills filed each session in the NH Legislature is 1200! If you're wondering how you can determine which of these bills you should know about, join our policy director, Tricia Lucas, for this informative session. We'll share New Futures' legislative and policy priorities for the 2011 session and 'go live' to the www.nh.gov website so you can track bills-and take action-on your own.
1/13/11 Body Safety
6:00-8:00 pm. Voices Against Violence will discuss tools you need to talk with children about body safety. Information will include safety planning, abuse prevention and warning signs of abuse. Learn about the methods and language you can use while talking to your children about protecting and keeping their body safe, as well as what to do if there are concerns of abuse. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Childcare is provided and requires advance registration - call Bridget Manning: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net.
1/20/11 - 3/24/11 Eating Right: Getting the Most Out of Your Meals
(6 week series) 5:30 - 8:00 pm Join Lisa Ford, UNH Cooperative Extension and a guest Chef in partnership with the NH Food Bank, Cooking Matters program. Dinner - prepared by a professional chef and you...class participants! Hands-on learning and group discussion on: cooking tips, tips for proper food safety and sanitation, updated nutrition information, budgeting meals and stretching your food dollar. Each week participants receive groceries to duplicate the meal at home. If you qualify for Food Stamps, WIC, or other Public Assistance, then you qualify for this free program. Limited enrollment - pre-registration required. Childcare provided. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Call Bridget Manning to register: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net
Educational Theatre Collaborative presents Peter Pan! Each January, after four weeks of intensive rehearsals, PSU faculty, staff, students, and members of the Plymouth community appear in a full scale musical production on the main stage of the Silver Center for the Arts. Along with its annual production, ETC offers a one day arts festival for children, an integrated arts conference for teachers, a character luncheon and a regional children's art display. Hanaway Theatre, January 26-30, 2011 at 7 p.m. and January 29 and 30 at 2 p.m.
1/24/11 - 2/21/11 Understanding Children's Growth and Development
(4 week series)- 5:30-8:00 pm. Overview of children's growth and development; gain an understanding of the importance of nurturing, predictable family routines. Evening begins with a family dinner at 5:30 p.m. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Childcare is provided and requires advance registration - call Bridget Manning: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net.
Friends of the Arts Juried High School Exhibition
Silver Center for the Arts. Award Ceremony: February 6, from 4-6pm. The annual Friends of the Arts juried exhibition honors imaginative and skillful work by students from public and private high schools through the central and northern New Hampshire, providing an opportunity for students and their teachers to explore and observe a wide range of media, processes, themes, and subject interpretations. Exhibition runs though February 25.
3/10/11 - 3/31/11 Guiding Good Choices
(4 week series) 6:00-8:00 pm. Karen Gerdts presents engaging and interactive series of strategies for dealing with the everyday issues of parenting youth (9-14 year olds) as well as preventing serious issues such as substance abuse. Sponsored by CADY. Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland Street - Plymouth, NH. Childcare is provided and requires advance registration - call Bridget Manning: 536-3720 ext. 106 or Email: bmanning@wholevillage.net.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
March 24, 2011: NH CONNECT, a project of NAMI NH will conduct a Youth Suicide Prevention Training from 9am-1pm. Sponsored by CADY. More information will follow on location.
If your non-profit organization has a training, workshop or event that you would like to add to our calendar please email information to: claire-creative@roadrunner.com.
Please note that all submissions are subject to editing and approval.
Return to top of page |
|
CADY IN "ACTION"
In mid-November, the Launch youth began planning for the Festival of Trees, hosted by the Common Man Inn.
This year's tree is a "BEE" theme tree - taking off of
Ghandi's famous quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The Launch youth spun it into "BEE" the Change you WANT to See!" by making Bumble Bee cutouts that characterize what they want to be such as "Bee a Leader; Bee drug free; Be an advocate; Be a Voice; Bee the Difference." Pictured below are several Launch youth as they work on the "bee" ornaments at a weekly meeting. Left to right: Kelsey Wang, Jessie McDonough, Kelsey Malm, Teagan Mosenthaul, and Spencer Mason are hard at work making their "bees!"
On December 2nd, the Launch youth went to the Common Man Inn and decorated their "BEE" the Change theme tree!
Pictured below: Natasha St. Pierre helps put the finishing touches on the tree.
 The Common Man Inn opened their doors to the Launch youth for an evening of holiday cheer with food and hot chocolate before they decorated their tree. Pictured below celebrating a job well done is: Back row left to right - Natasha St. Pierre, Keagan Livingston, Spenser Mason, Haley Sylvester; Middle row left to right -Elisabeth Dreshau, Lilly Vittum, Kelsey Wang, Kelly Galleger; Front row left to right - Jessie McDonough, Teagan Mosenthaul, Kylee Julia, and Kelsey Malm.  The YAACs (Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council) were busy as BEES as they prepared the CADY float for the Plymouth Holiday Parade. They made BEE costumes and created a "BEE"utiful prevention banner to put on the float and share with the Community. The message read: "What's the latest Buzz?" Prevention is Everyone's Business! "Bee" the Change you Want to See" Pictured below: Carrie Annis and Dave Thomas busy making Bee costumes for the YAAC's and Launch members and CADY volunteers to wear as they "Buzz" down Main Street as Bees in the parade.
 Below, Devon Lachapelle works hard, creating a wonderful sign full of BEE-tacular prevention messages.  Pictured below: Launch youth decorate the holiday parade float. From glitzing the banners that gave the prevention message to making "Bee" costumes and carrying clever "Bee" signs the youth spread a positive, powerful, and empowering prevention message to hundreds of spectators. The float was sparkling with gold and bees from the grill to the tailgate, there was no space un-buzzed! Float decorators included left to right - Keagan Livingston, Laura Hernandez, Raven Nadeau, Natasha St. Pierre, Haley Sylvester and Chris Rosene (not in photo).
 Thirty CADY youth and volunteers buzzed around for the Holiday parade. Leading the swarm of CADY Bees, by holding the CADY banner are left to right: Laura Hernandez, Raven Nadeau, Keagan Livingston, Haley Sylvester and Natasha St. Pierre.   
Above - YAAC members are "buzzing" with excitement at the holiday parade. Left to Right: Eli Mattrick, Sarah Lachapelle, Monti McCoy and Devon Lachapelle. Below: The swarm of CADY busy bees at the parade!  The CADY youth had an action packed weekend as they also participated in the Alternative Gift Fair at the Plymouth United Methodist Church. Featured items ranged from baked goods to wool hats and crafts from around the world. Below the Launch youth are selling "Snowman Soup" creative packages of hot chocolate, snowman marshmellows with candy cane stirrers. The Youth made 100 packets to raise funds for alternative activites and they sold every one! Left to right - Natasha St. Pierre, Haley Sylvester, and Keagan Livingston. 
Return to Top of Page |
|
|
Thank You to Our Funders:
- The federal Drug Free Community Support program through SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- The NH Department of Justice
- The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
- The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services
- The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Prevention Services
- Grafton County/NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children, Youth and Families
- Towns of Alexandria, Bristol, Campton, Hebron, Holderness, Lincoln, Plymouth, Rumney, Waterville Valley, and Wentworth.
- Donations from many generous community members.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to invest in our mission and make a difference in the lives of children and youth, please contact
Deb Naro
Executive Director 536-9793
Mail to
CADY, Inc.
94 Highland Street, Plymouth NH 03264
or vist our new website and use PayPal!
|
|
|
