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Walton Family Foundation
Dorrance Family Foundation
National Charity League-Scottsdale Chapter
Alliance Bank of Arizona
George Johnson
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Mark Rohde, Ph.D.
Patricia Thompson
Scott Clay
Bryan Moreno
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Our organization operates through many donations, funding programs and partnerships.
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notMYkid spreads the word about inhalants...
 If you have ever painted, filled up a car with gas, or done housework with chemicals, you've likely smelled "inhalants." Fumes from chemicals are a type of depressant and can cause irreversible damage to the brain and organs or death if sniffing the fumes or "huffing" is done purposely. A report by SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates almost 600,000 youth ages 12 to 17 use inhalants annually, including common household products like nail polish remover, cooking spray, glue, markers and correction fluid. While experimental use of inhalants is often seen in late childhood and early adolescence, younger teens age 12 to 13 try inhalants more than any other class of drug, possibly due to their availability, expense, and being legal to purchase and possess.
It's never too late to talk to your kids about the risks involved with inhalant abuse. Experimentation with inhalants starts as early as elementary school and is considered to be a gateway drug to other substances, so the earlier the better. If you or someone you know is seeking help for inhalant abuse, you can contact the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition at 1-800-269-4237 for information on treatment centers and general information on inhalants.
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Staying Safe Over Spring Break |
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We have all heard the recent warnings about travel over Spring Break regarding safety measures, but your teens don't have to travel very far to find danger. Simply combining factors like unsupervised time, extra spending money and a group of stressed out teens can be a recipe for risk. In fact, 40 percent more youth try marijuana between the spring and summer months, compared to the rest of the year (SAMHSA, 2004).
Stay active in your teen's life over Spring Break to help make sure the entire family has some safe down time!
- Help provide structured, supervised activities for your teen to keep them drug free, and know their plans when they are out with friends. Have them keep their cell phone handy and check in with you periodically.
- Hold regular conversations with your teen about the harmful effects of substance use, set clear family rules regarding substance use and be consistent.
- Be aware of the availability of drugs across the border and talk to your teen about the risks. Every spring, Valley schools see a spike in prescription drugs sold in schools from purchases made down in Mexico.
- Elicit the support of other adults. Get to know your child's friends and their parents. Don't assume that other families share your family's values.
- Stay up until your teen gets home at night.
- Keep close tabs on your liquor and medicine cabinets.
- Use a home drug test kit as a conversation starter and offer it to your teen as a way to say no.
"I can't. We have a drug test kit at home. My parents
will test me, and they'll call your parents too."
Find fun ideas to keep your teen active and safe over Spring Break here!
Rebbeca Lahann, MA
Senior Director Curriculum Development
notMYkid
5230E. Shea Blvd Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-652-0163
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notMYkid Teams Up With Josh Hamilton |
notMYkid Day at Surprise Stadium
 On Sunday, March 29 at Surprise Stadium following a 1PM game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels, notMYkid has arranged for MLB star Josh Hamilton to speak to the crowd, sharing his personal story of drug and alcohol addiction. After his talk he will take questions and, along with 25 members of notMYkid's Teen Advisory Board, will sign baseballs signifying a contract to live a drug-free life. Get ticket information here! |
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notMYkid at Work in Your Community |
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Where We've Been Recently
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Anthem |
Mountain Trails Middle School |
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Bourgade Catholic High |
National Charity League - Camelback |
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Boys and Girls Club |
New Way Learning Academy |
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Canyon Springs |
Newell Barney Middle School |
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Chaparral Elementary |
No Parent Left Behind University Workshop |
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Coronado Elementary (k-8) |
Norterra Canyon Elementary |
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Explorer Middle School |
Phoenix Country Day |
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Gateway Pointe Elementary |
Power Ranch Elementary |
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Gilbert Classical Academy |
Prospect Middle School |
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Gilbert High |
South Valley Jr. High |
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Gilbert Jr. High |
St. Thomas the Apostle |
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Gilbert Learning Center |
Sunrise Middle School |
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Greenfield Jr. High |
Trevor Browne High |
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Greenway Middle School |
Union Middle School |
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Higley Elem and Middle School |
Vista Verde Middle School |
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Marcos de Niza High |
Williams Field High |
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Mesa Community College |
Xavier College Prep |
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Mesquite Jr. High |
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Event Recap |
| February 10, 2008
Is Your Kid WWW Safe?
notMYkid was proud to host an educational luncheon on Internet Safety, in partnership with the FBI, the FBI National Citizens'
Academy Alumni Association and GoDaddy.com.
Dan Ketcherside and Kindra Nelson, Alicia Butt
Dr. Brad Barrett and Cathy Fassero
John Iannarelli, Debbie Moak
and Steve Moak
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