Alcohol Abuse Still a Problem for Californians; Parents Reminded During Prom and Graduation Seasons to Speak with Their Children about Alcohol Use.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- It is imperative that parents speak with their children about alcohol use during the approaching graduation and prom seasons, California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. ) Chief Deputy Director Thomas Powers Thomas Power can refer to several people
"The consequences of alcohol abuse are dangerous and persistent, affecting the health and safety of all Californians," said Powers. "During prom and graduation seasons, parents must be especially vigilant in discussing with their children the potential physical, emotional and fatal effects of alcohol abuse." The California Highway Patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. reports that each year in the state, alcohol-related collisions injure To interfere with the legally protected interest of another or to inflict harm on someone, for which an action may be brought. To damage or impair. The term injure is comprehensive and can apply to an injury to a person or property. Cross-references Tort Law. nearly 10,000 youth under age 21 and claim the lives of nearly 300, which is enough to fill more than 340 classrooms. In California, more than 52,000 people are admitted to publicly funded alcohol treatment each year. Alcohol ranks third, behind methamphetamine methamphetamine (mĕth'ămfĕt`əmēn): see amphetamine; methedrine. and heroin, as the primary drug of abuse for Californians seeking treatment. Youth under age 18 account for 4,000 of those admitted for alcohol abuse treatment. In addition, about 5.5 million adults are binge drinkers. Among youth, 23 percent of 11th graders binge drink, and according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the 2004 California Student Survey, in a six-month period, 62.5 percent of 11th graders used alcohol. There is also substantial evidence that early alcohol use can lead to treatment later in life. In 2002, 88 percent of adults admitted for alcohol abuse treatment started using alcohol before age 21. "The longer we can delay the age of first use of alcohol or drugs, the less likely a young person will become addicted ad·dict·ed adj. 1. Physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance. 2. Compulsively or habitually involved in a practice or behavior, such as gambling. ," said Powers. "Prevention programs can assist with behavioral change, but parental involvement is the key." Tips for parents to utilize when talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to their teens about difficult issues, such as alcohol, include: --Establish open communication. Make it easy for your teen to speak honestly with you. --Show you care. Children need to know how important they are to their parents. --Draw the line. Set clear, realistic expectations for your child's behavior. Establish consequences and enforce them. --Offer acceptance. Ensure teens know that if they make a mistake they can talk to you about it. --Understand that your child is growing up, so make an effort to respect their privacy while still remaining the parent. For more information, please log on to the ADP Website at http://www.adp.ca.gov. |
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