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Quick Links
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- drug slang dictionary
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& more!
National Institute on Drug Abuse easy to use resource for anyone who wants to learn more about drug abuse and addiction.
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NIDA Launches New Web Site:
Easy-to-Read Drug Facts.
What are the effects of drugs like marijuana or cocaine? Why are drugs so hard to quit? Does drug treatment work? Get the answers to these and other important questions on the new web site, "Easy-to-Read Drug Facts" created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
This user-friendly resource allows visitors to:
- Learn the science behind how drugs affect bodies and brains.
- Hear audio versions of each page while seeing embedded highlighting of the words being read.
- View engaging video's about drug abuse and addiction, including; "Why are Drugs So Hard to Quit?" and "Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs."
"Easy-to-Read Drug Facts" is based on formative research about how adults with reading levels between fifth and eighth grade use web sites. The web site uses simple language, navigation, design, and features to address many of the common barriers to accessing information. It is an ideal resource for anyone interested in learning more about drug abuse.
Visit the web site at
http://easyread.drugabuse.gov/
The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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NH Children's Trust Presents:
Strengthening Families Summit
March 19, 2012
Grappone Conference Center, Concord
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Cost $75
This year's Summit will feature a team from Tennessee, nationally recognized as successfully embedding the Strengthening Families Approach in their state.
Join hundreds of Granite Staters to learn how you can work across sectors to use this best practice approach while working with families.
CEU's in Marriage and Family Therapy will be offered and professional development certificates from the DHHS Child Development Bureau will be offered.
Who should attend?
Parent educators, home visitors, social workers, nurses, medical providers, psychologists, therapists, early childhood educators, parent leaders, teachers, residential staff, CPSW's, care coordinators, counselors and concerned citizens.
For more information and registration link visit: visit http://nhctf.org/
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Encourage Your Teens to SPEAK UP!
A new study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions says that one in five teen drivers reports that they have driven under the influence of marijuana. The study, which the two groups have conducted since 2000, also found that 30 percent of the teens surveyed don't consider marijuana use as a driving distraction.
Being under the influence of marijuana is more prevalent among teen drivers than alcohol, as compared to the 13 percent of teens surveyed who report that they have driven after drinking.
"Marijuana affects memory, judgment, and perception and can lead to poor decisions when a teen under the influence of this or other drugs gets behind the wheel of a car," said Stephen Wallace, Senior Advisor for Policy, Research, and Education at SADD, in a news release. "What keeps me up at night is that this data reflects a dangerous trend toward the acceptance of marijuana and other substances compared to our study of teens conducted just two years ago."
In that study, Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD found that 78 percent of teens were at the other end of the spectrum, characterizing marijuana use as "very" or "extremely" distracting to their driving.
Friends do play a significant role, as most teen drivers say they would stop driving under the influence of marijuana (90 percent) or alcohol (94 percent) if asked by their passengers.
Yet even teen passengers are seemingly less concerned about riding in a car with a driver who has used marijuana than with one who has used alcohol. While a significant majority (87 percent) of teen passengers would speak up and ask the driver to refrain from getting behind the wheel after drinking; only 72 percent of teen passengers would do the same for a driver who has used marijuana. And the study found that girls are far more likely to speak up to the driver than boys are in either circumstance.
Talk to your teens and tell them to SPEAK UP. It is important that they realize it is unsafe to ride with someone who is under the influence of ANY drug - including marijuana, prescription drugs or alcohol.
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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. | |
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NEEDED ITEMS:
- Photocopier
paper - Gift Items
or Gift
Certificates
appropriate for middle and high school students. - Cash Donations in support of CADY Youth Programs
We appreciate all donations as they help expand CADY's capacity to serve our communities. Gestures--small or large--make a BIG impact! Thank You!
CADY is a 501C3 organization so your donation may be tax dedutctible and we will be happy to provide a receipt!
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Michele Aguiar
Woodlands Credit Union
Jay Apicelli
Director, Sununu Youth
Development Center
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
Maureen Ebner
Pemi-Baker Parent Representative
Mark Halloran
Superintendent, SAU#48
Wendy Hamill
Lin-Wood Public Schools
Timothy Keefe
TREASURER
Dean of Students
Plymouth State University
Dr. Kelley White
Pediatrician
Mid-State Health Center
STAFF
Full-Time
Deb Naro
Executive Director
Part-Time
Timothy Tyler
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Ann Stark
Data Coordinator
Linda Kaminski
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Brochu Youth Services Coordinator
Peter Austin I.T.Coordinator
Claire Moorhead Marketing Coordinator Patricia O'Riordan Development Director Wendy Lasch-Williams Advancement/Outreach Coordinator
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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
- Grafton County Social Services
- The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
- NH Electric Co-Op Foundation
- Anonymous Major Benefactor
- Towns of Bristol, Campton, Hebron, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Waterville Valley, and Wentworth.
- Walmart (Plymouth)
- Waterville Valley Foundation
- And many donations from caring and 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!
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It's Not Pestering....
It's Parenting.
Every day it seems that we hear about kids using a new drug with names like "K2" or "Spice" (synthetic marijuana) or "Bath Salts," a synthetic, stimulant powder product that contains amphetamine-like chemicals, and runs a high risk for overdose. Although the drugs change over time, alcohol is still the most widely used substance among teens in America, followed by tobacco, marijuana and another dangerous trend: the non-medical use of prescription drugs.
While ongoing news on drug trends may be discouraging, take heart--information is power! Two-thirds of kids share that losing their parents' respect and pride is one of the main reasons they don't smoke marijuana or use other drugs. Parental influence is one of the most powerful protective factors in preventing youth substance use--that's the good news and parents need to understand that communication, choices and consequences are all effective strategies for building strong relationships with their children. Even with all the conflicting information, we know that informed, involved parents are able to guide good choices and promote healthy behaviors in their children.
Yes, parenting does get more challenging when kids reach adolescence. Teens naturally push limits, test boundaries, and make choices that baffle and worry parents. They begin to look more mature and grown up, so it's easy to be fooled into thinking that they will behave like adults. But we must remember that they are not adults. Their bodies may look the part however their brains are still developing and will continue to do so through age 25. As a result, decision making will be erratic, immature, and inconsistent. Adolescent brain development is especially important to understand because when youth are exposed to choices about alcohol and drugs many will experience peer pressure and confusion; if not countered by facts and parental expectations, high-risk choices may be the outcome. When parents clearly communicate the risks and consequences of underage drinking and substance use, express disapproval and set limits and boundaries, consistently apply consequences, monitor activities, and offer alternatives for meaningful activities, research on the national and local level point to significantly lower rates of use and what we all want: drug-free youth.
Of all the dangers your teen faces, underage drinking and drug use is among the most dangerous. Last summer, the national Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) released a report calling teen substance use "the worst public health problem in America today". Whether teens are experimenting with bath salts, beer, or misusing prescription drugs - all present a serious - and potentially lethal threat.
For more information on building protective factors to promote resiliency and reduce the risks associated with illegal drug use, visit the CADY website at www.cadyinc.org.
Remember, silence isn't golden, it's permission. Your words and actions DO matter. If you have information about parties where alcohol or drugs may be made available for youth use, call 2-1-1 to make an anonymous report-your preventative action just may just save a call to 9-1-1. Have a talk with a child or youth today and send this message: underage drinking and drug use is unhealthy, unsafe, and unacceptable!
Sincerely,
Deb Naro
Executive Director
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CADY IS ON FACEBOOK!!
Check us out at
www.facebook.com/cadyinc
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Mondays, March 5-April 2: Building New Skills for Positive Discipline (5 week series) 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Discipline is based on respect, empowerment, caring and cooperation. Rewarding, praising, and redirecting improve behavior, build self-esteem and reduce family stress. Learn the power of positive discipline practices and techniques. Evening begining with a family meal at 5:30 - at Whole Village Family Resource Center - Plymouth. Childcare is provided. Please register in advance by contacting Bridget at 536-3720 ext. 106 or email to bmanning@wholevillage.net 03/06/12: Young Parents Program - 3:00-4:30 pm. This group for those parents under age 21 and their children. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Family Resource Center of Central NH, 635 Main Street, Laconia. Prenatal families welcome too. contact Lisa Moran 528-5334 ext 145. 03/08/12: What Do You Do if You Have Concerns About Your Child's Development? 6:00 - 8:00 pm Children develop at different rates, but how do you know when you should be concerned and what do you do about it? This session helps to answer the question of what to do when you are concerned about a child's development and provides information on how to make a referral to early intervention and/or preschool special education, if you decide that is an appropriate next step. Contact Bridget at 536-3720 ext 106 to register. Childcare is provided. 03/10/12: NH Young Women's Conference 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dedicated to empowering and educating adolescent girls throughout the state of New Hampshire. This one day event provides a forum for NH young women ages 14 - 19 to discuss important topics in a safe and supportive environment, connect with other young women from around the state, pick up valuable resources at the informational booths, win fabulous prizes and listen to live entertainment. Held at Plymouth State University registration begins at 9:30 am at the Hartman Union Building. Cost is $5 with lunch included. for more information and to register visit www.events.unh.edu/psu or call 535-2387. Mondays March 12 - April 16: Active Parenting of Teens - for parents of teens and 'tweens. 6:00-7:30 pm. Active Parenting of Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenge of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. You'll learn: Methods of respectful discipline, skills for clear, honest communication, concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior, how to be an encouraging parent, insight on issues such as teens online, bullying and depression. Held at Laconia Middle School and facilitated by Peter Andreasen and Erin Klasen. $20 materials fee per family. for more information call 524-1741 X 15. 03/15/12: Parents & Educators: Partners in the Special Education Process - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Effective communication is a critical skill for parents and educators to work effectively together in supporting children with disabilities. In this workshop, we will discuss the communication process, some of the barriers to effective communication and strategies to improve parent/professional collaboration. Participants will learn the important role each plays on the IEP team and how they can become more effective advocates for children by working together as partners in the special education process. Held at Whole Village Family Resource Center. Child Care is provided. Call Bridget at 536-3720 ext. 106 to register. 3/22/12: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Research shows that people learn in different ways. The question is not how smart the child is, but how the child is smart. In this workshop, different learning styles and the theory of multiple intelligence are discussed. Participants will receive tools to help them identify a child's learning style and ways to support the child's learning. Held at Whole Village Family Resource Center. Child Care is provided. Call Bridget at 536-3720 ext. 106.
Mondays, Beginning March 26: Parenting Journey 5:30 - 7:30 pm (12 weeks) A twelve week curriculum designed for parents who want to learn more about themselves, their relationships, and the resources they need to effectively parent their children. In a warm and nurturing environment parents are supported and encouraged to care for themselves and each other while participating in a series of experiential exercises. Dinner served from 5:30 - 6:00. To register call 524-1741 or email frc@lrcs.org. Held at the Family Resource Center of Central NH, 635 Main Street, Laconia.
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.
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FAST FACT
FACT: Families who build Protective Factors are more likely to be resilient during difficult times.
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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.
Don't wait until teenagers make mistakes and get in trouble - help shape the environment and stop underage drinking.Take ACTION and halt the harm BEFORE it occurs.
Anonymous calls are accepted.
An anonymous call to 2-1-1 may prevent a call to 9-1-1
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CADY in Action...
In this time of "belt tightening" and budget cuts, CADY, like many of our non-profit partners, has been deeply affected. In an effort to preserve and continue the many services and programs that CADY has established over the past 11 years, the Board of Directors is taking a very proactive approach in strategic planning including sustaining funding for CADY. As a part of this action, a committee has been formed to explore and create a long-term action plan for navigating the road ahead. A key group of concerned citizens, partners, board members and staff gathered recently to look at the new reality of funding youth substance abuse prevention with an updated plan of action.
Below: Deb Naro, CADY Executive Director walks the group through the decline in state funding and outlines CADY current funding sources.
Bridges to Prevention and CADY recently completed a series of educational forums in the Pemi-Baker and Newfound Regions. The focus of the forums was to gain valuable input from key sectors and partners to inform the design of a new region-wide roadmap for substance abuse prevention. Key partners included: educators, law enforcement, healthcare, elected officials, and the business community. Forums for youth, parents, and other key partners will be held from March-June. At each forum attendee were asked to identify and highlight what they perceived as the contributing factors in their communities to drug and alcohol abuse with Deb conducting a "Core Root Analysis." While some of these risk factors remain constant throughout the years, there are often new and more immediate trends that need to be identified in order to adjust and adapt with new strategic planning. CADY and Bridges to Prevention thank the 100+ partners who participated in the community assessment process.
Rx Abuse, a very dangerous and misunderstood form of substance abuse, is on the rise - not only on a national level - but on a local level as well. Below, Deb Naro, CADY Executive Director, shares some statistics regarding this trend.
During the community forums, participants were asked to comment on areas such as social access, age of onset, and transitions as key risk periods for drug abuse. Discussion was framed around "But Why...But Why Here?...and How Do We Change It."
Following the discussion, participants 'voted' on which points under each topic were most actionable. Below, Chandra Engelbert, Executive Director of Pemi-Baker Community Health and Hospice prioritizes her decisions carefully.
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Thank you to our Corporate Partner
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