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Upcoming AFS Program Locations
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October
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Arlington, TX
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Colleyville, TX
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Coppell, TX
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Fairview, TX
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Flower Mound, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Grapevine, TX
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Houston, TX
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Katy, TX
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Keller, TX
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Lucas, TX
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Memphis, TN
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Miami, TX
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Penelope, TX
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Princeton, TX
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Rockwall, TX
| | Round Rock, TX | | San Benito, TX | | Sherman, TX | | Trophy Club, TX | | White Deer, TX | | Whiteface, TX | | Wylie, TX | | | |
November
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Colleyville, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Ennis, TX
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Farmers Branch, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Franklin, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Grapevine, TX
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Hitchcock, TX
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Houston, TX
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Lucas, TX
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Lytle, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Medina, TX
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Mesquite, TX
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Princeton, TX
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Quanah, TX
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Rhome, TX
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Sugar Land, TX
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Willis, TX
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December
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Allen, TX
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Ben Wheeler, TX
| | Colleyville, TX | | Flatonia, TX | | Frisco, TX | | Godley, TX | | Lindsay, TX | | Lucas, TX | | McKinney, TX | | Mesquite, TX | | Plano, TX | | Rhome, TX | | Waxahachie, TX | | | | |
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RED RIBBON WEEK
October 23-31, 2013
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A Life Lesson
with a Strong Message
By Marilyn Morris
Founder/President Aim for Success
After watching Snitch - starring Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, Susan Sarandon and Benjamin Bratt (Rey Curtis from Law and Order), I thought, "Wow! This could be a good movie for teenagers and parents to watch together."
The movie is based on a true story and provides a resounding message about the dangers of drugs. But this isn't the typical story of some drug-crazed, wild kid, but rather a normal teenage boy who is curious to know how it feels to take Ecstasy.
In his attempt to acquire two little pills, one for himself and one for his girlfriend, he's unknowingly sucked into a sting operation and charged with distribution of narcotics. Suddenly this kid is facing... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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Family Dinner's Impact on
Smoking, Drinking and Drugs
Teens who only eat dinner with their family once or twice a week are almost four times likelier to use tobacco; more than twice as likely to use alcohol; two-and-a-half times likelier to use marijuana; and almost four times likelier to say they expect to try drugs in the future when compared to teens who eat with their family five or more times a week.
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Columbia U.
K. Keuchenius: United Academics, August 20, 2013
Three Helpful Hints
1. Know Your Child's Friends.
The most significant indicator of drug use is your child's friends. Teens who hang-out with drug users typically use drugs.
2. Support Your Child's Activities.
Young people who are busy with sports, drama, clubs, music or other healthy social activities are far less likely to get involved with drugs.
3. Take a Stand Against Drug Use.
Various studies have indicated when parents disapprove of certain behaviors their children are less likely to engage in that activity.
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Aim For Success
Drug Prevention Presentation 
Power to Succeed
"Avoiding Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs."
5th - 12th Age Appropriate Presentation
- · Understanding Addiction
- · Peer Pressure
- · Tobacco
- · Alcohol
- · Marijuana
- · Prescription Drugs
Comments after a Recent
Power to Succeed Presentation:
"Your presentation has persuaded me to never do drugs or ever think about doing them." 13-year-old boy near Dallas
"I think I'm going to stop hanging out with my friends that do drugs. Thank you. This helped me a lot." 14-year-old girls near Dallas
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LIKE US on Facebook
Dealing with all the wrong messages about sex in the media can be exhausting! When you and your teen LIKE US on Facebook you are helping them know the truth about sex! Posts include amazing facts and statistics, true stories, safe dating ideas and great conversation starters!
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Book Your Programs
If you have not yet scheduled your programs, please call our office. The schedule is filling fast. And keep in mind, May is always our busiest month and fills quickly.
Elizabeth Hayes, Scheduling Director
(972)422-2322
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If you appreciate the work of Aim for Success, your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated! Please click here to donate now. Donations can also be mailed to:
Aim for Success
PO Box 550336
Dallas, TX 75355
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Aim for Success © 2013
Unless otherwise noted, this Newsletter may be reproduced with proper attribution to Aim for Success, Inc.
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