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Make your calendars for this years "KYDS Spring Break Day!!!" at:

The Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
90 Clinton Street, Binghamton NY

Thursday, April 4, 2013
2:00PM to 4:00PM  

This event is completely FREE and will include the Binghamton Senator's Mascot (Max), Face Painting and Balloons by Hearts of Joy, Origami taught by the Binghamton University (SUNY) Origami Club, and tons of Snacks, Giveaways, and Activities. 

Please click here for more details and information. 

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Do you have what it takes to produce movies??? Test out your creativity and talents by submiting a 30-second ad to raise awareness of the dangers of marijuana use to our

Sixth Annual TV Commercial Contest!

Please click here for more information and details about the contest. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2013. Good luck to everyone who submits an ad! 

 

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 Check out our Dec 2012 newsletter! This is our very first newsletter - we hope to make this a monthly article where you can keep up-to-date on KYDS and read some interesting articles on licit and illicit substances. 

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2012-2013 School Mapping update!

Click here to see what programs our schools are implementing

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HelplinePhone

When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the family’s immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen.  But parents are often in great need of help themselves.  They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment and where to find the appropriate substance abuse treatment program if one is needed.  A new toll-free telephone helpline is providing that assistance.

Please call:

 1-855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373)

The number is staffed by clinical social workers with practical experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment.

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Some interesting articles/websites to check out! 

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 Commercial on Social Hosting:
Thank You to Time Warner Cable!

 

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 Over the Counter & Prescription Drug Abuse

Information from Trainings

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Report Underage Drinking!!

Concerned adults, teachers, students and friends now have a place to call 24 hours a day to report underage drinking parties or other activities that are harmful to the health, safety and/or welfare of young people. Please call 1-866-UNDER-21 to report underage drinking or illegal purchase of alcohol. Your confidential tip will be investigated.

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 Drug-Free Action Alliance                                                   

Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a party to underage drinking

 

Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a party to underage drinking
“Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a party to underage drinking” public awareness campaign was developed to educate parents about the health and safety risks of serving alcohol at teen house parties and to increase awareness of the laws around underage drinking and serving minors.

 

Underage Drinking Prevention
Underage Drinking - Not A Minor ProblemUnderage drinking is a problem that touches the lives of many people. Parents, educators, law enforcement, members of the community and youth are all affected by underage drinking. Nearly 4 out of 5 high school students have consumed alcohol by their senior year. Car crashes, unplanned pregnancies, violence, alcohol dependency, and serious health issues are just a few of the consequences of underage drinking. [ http://oasas.state.ny.us/ud/index.cfm ]

The Science of Addiction

 

 

Blue RibbonKYDS Coalition recipient of SAMHSA Science to Service Award in the category Substance Abuse Prevention.
Click here for more details.

 


The Broome County Youth Prevention Partnership is a collaborative effort to create opportunities for supportive, healthy, drug-free youth, families and neighborhoods in Broome County.