ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Study Linking Teen Alcohol, Drug Use with Unsafe Sex.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002 TOPIC: According to a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in four sexually active American teens and young adults have unprotected sex in combination with alcohol or drugs, an article by Reuters reports. The survey found that teens 15 and older who consumed alcohol were seven times more likely to have sexual relations than teens who didn't drink, while teens who took drugs were five times more likely. This is the first study to examine teen drug and alcohol use and how it is linked to sexual activity, according to the Kaiser Foundation and the National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. Charles Wibbelsman is a pediatrician pe·di·a·tri·cian or pe·di·at·rist n. A specialist in pediatrics. who directs the Teen Clinic in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . He is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). at San Francisco and chairs the San Francisco Superintendent's School Health Advisory Committee. Dr. Wibbelsman is an author of several books on adolescence adolescence, time of life from onset of puberty to full adulthood. The exact period of adolescence, which varies from person to person, falls approximately between the ages 12 and 20 and encompasses both physiological and psychological changes. , including the "Teenage Body Book," just published by Penguin. He is appropriate for any inquiries about teenagers, their sexuality and/or health issues. 510/271-5826; PR: Laura Marshall, Media Relations Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care organization, based in Oakland, California, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney R. Garfield. (laura.h.marshall@kp.org). Dr. Patricia Sulak is the director of "Worth the Wait," an abstinence-based sex education program sponsored by Scott & White Hospital and Clinic. The program, based entirely on scientific data, focuses on teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students the consequences of early sexual initiation including teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases Sexually transmitted diseases Infections that are acquired and transmitted by sexual contact. Although virtually any infection may be transmitted during intimate contact, the term sexually transmitted disease is restricted to conditions that are largely , socioeconomic so·ci·o·ec·o·nom·ic adj. Of or involving both social and economic factors. socioeconomic Adjective of or involving economic and social factors Adj. 1. issues, and legal ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl . The program is currently being used in more than 11 school districts in Central Texas. Program materials are in use throughout the country and include intensive sessions for parents and teachers about adolescent sexual activity. PR: Bergan Casey (bcasey@christianhubble.com, 512/472-9599). Mr. James E. Copple is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC NCPC National Crime Prevention Council NCPC National Capital Planning Commission NCPC Nouveau Code de Procédure Civile (French: New Code of Civil Procedure) NCPC National Center for Primary Care ). In this position, Mr. Copple is one of the spokespersons for the National Crime Prevention. Mr. Copple oversees the Departments responsible for the National Conference of NCPC, the Substance Abuse Unit, Production and Training Units, Youth and Teens Crime and Community, National Youth Safety Corps, National Service, and the Office of New Americans. PR: D. Kellie Foster (kfoster@ncpc.org, 202/261-4120). Professor Rob Turrisi, of Boise State University, Department of Psychology, is an expert regarding psychology, behavioral decision making, alcohol use and adolescent health issues. 208/426-1901 ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource, a collaboration of Business Wire and The Round Table Group, provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/expertsource. Business Wire's Media Resource Center provides working journalists many free media services. Please visit the BW Media Resource Center at (www.businesswire.com/media) for more information. |
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