Facts
Alcohol – Almost 40% of teens had alcohol in the past month and 40% of high school seniors report binge drinking in the last month (NH Youth Risk & Behaviour Survey 2009).
Binge drinking – defined as drinking 5 or more drinks in less than 2 hours – can result in death (drugfreenh.org)
Upcoming Take-Back Day — April 27, 2013
(10:00AM - 2:00PM)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The following police departments in Souhegan Valley will be participating in this event: Brookline, Hollis, Milford and Wilton. For additional locations, please visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The following police departments in Souhegan Valley will be participating in this event: Brookline, Hollis, Milford and Wilton. For additional locations, please visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
Hosted by the Community Action for Safe Teens (CAST) and Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley
April 19th, 2013 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
56 Mont Vernon Street, Milford NH
Please RSVP by visiting:
Members of the community are invited to participate in an open conversation with local legislative representatives about how substance abuse affects youth in our communities and how we can work together to educate and to promote healthy and safe activities. The meeting will be hosted on April 19th, 2013 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. by the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, 56 Mont Vernon Street, Milford N.H. and CAST (Community Action for Safe Teens). At this legislative breakfast concerned citizens will have access to an open exchange of ideas and concerns.
CAST and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley work together to promote healthy choices through awareness, action, and prevention of substance abuse. A committee of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, CAST has previously hosted "youth issues forums" to bring members of the community together to discuss issues affecting youth in our communities, provided leadership and advocacy training for teens, conducted a "sticker shock" campaign in local retail outlets to educate adults about purchasing alcohol for minors, and most recently formed a "flash mob" of local teen dancers who perform during halftimes at local high school basketball games to promote positive messages, healthy choices and raise awareness of CAST and its mission.
April 19th, 2013 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
56 Mont Vernon Street, Milford NH
Please RSVP by visiting:
CAST and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley work together to promote healthy choices through awareness, action, and prevention of substance abuse. A committee of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, CAST has previously hosted "youth issues forums" to bring members of the community together to discuss issues affecting youth in our communities, provided leadership and advocacy training for teens, conducted a "sticker shock" campaign in local retail outlets to educate adults about purchasing alcohol for minors, and most recently formed a "flash mob" of local teen dancers who perform during halftimes at local high school basketball games to promote positive messages, healthy choices and raise awareness of CAST and its mission.
