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Staff
Sue Centner
Director
Paula Galvin,
Assistant Director
Kaitlyn Clarke,
Youth Coordinator
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Community Alliance for Teen Safety is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to promote safe habits for all youth by increasing awareness of high-risk behaviors, encouraging healthy choices, and fostering community alliances.
www.catsnh.org
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March 2011
Dear Friend of the CATS Community,
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Officially, spring is only days away. What a great time to start thinking about spring cleaning! CATS is pleased to share some opportunities with you.
Save the date for the 2nd Nationwide DEA Prescription Drug Take Back on April 30th. Clean out your medicine cabinets of expired or unused medications. Keep them out of the hands of youth and our water supply.
Spring is also a good time to get outside and enjoy the good weather. The CATS website provides a selection of wellness resources for your family. Don't forget to read about the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Balance calories, increase certain food types, and decrease other food type. Read below to learn more.
Thank you for your continued interest in and support for CATS. Please contact us if you have questions or would like to get involved.
Stay informed and stay active!
Best regards, Sue
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Save the Date! April 30, 2011
 On Saturday, April 30th towns throughout New Hampshire will be participating in the
2nd Nationwide DEA Prescription Drug Take Back. At the first event, held in September 2010, over 130 pounds of expired and unused prescription drugs were collected in Derry. The New England region collected over 25,000 pounds!
Safely disposing of unused or expired prescription medications prevents pollution, poisonings, and drug abuse.
The Derry Police Department will coordinate the event at Hood Common Plaza from 10AM to 2PM. Visit the CATS website to learn more.
Visit the DEA website and search for collection sites.
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Don't Rely on the "Luck of the Irish" this St. Patrick's Day
 On St. Patrick's Day 2009, 37 percent of the drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above, according to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"If you plan on using alcohol, never drive while impaired-and never let your friends drive if you think they are impaired." "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk," said Sue Centner, director of CATS.
Additional NHTSA statistics show that in 2009, there were 103 crash fatalities on St. Patrick's Day. Out of that number, 47 people were killed in traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
- Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home;
- If you're impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member so you are sure to get home safely;
- If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don't hesitate to contact your local law enforcement;
- And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.
For more information, visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org
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Nutrition Guidelines
 The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity was released in January.
Because more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese, the Guidelines places stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. Americans are encouraged to consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood, and to consume less sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains.
Take Action in These Three Areas
1. Balancing Calories
- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
2. Foods to Increase
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
3. Foods to Reduce
- Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals - and choose foods with lower numbers.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
Click for 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
US DHHS Quick Guide to Healthy Living
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion Dietary Guidelines
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For Teens - What is Above the Influence?
 Being above the influence is about being yourself - and not letting people pressure you into being less than you. Feeling pressure to drink, get high, have sex, or starve yourself just because you think you'll fit in better if you do - that's negative influence. It comes from the media, our friends and even people we don't know who subtly tell us how we should be.
You have the power to reject the negative influences that can bring you down. Being above the influences means seeing these influences for what they are, and making choices based on what's best for you. It's also about having positive influences in your life and knowing you can be a positive influence on other people.
Go to abovetheinfluence.com.
Go to Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Go to National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
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