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E. G. Child

National Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week, a national drug prevention observance reaching millionsof youth, is almost here. There are countless opportunities fororganizations such as yours to participate and conduct activities thatraise awareness about the tragic consequences of underage alcohol use.Help prevent underage drinking today and encourage youth to live ahealthy, alcohol-free lifestyle.
Underage drinking prevention materials to support the 2009 Red RibbonWeek <http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/RedRibbonWeek/index.htm>observance are available.
Why Be Concerned With Underage Alcohol Use1
* In 2008, about 10.1 million persons aged 12 to 20 (26.4 percentof this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. * Approximately 6.6 million (17.4 percent) were binge drinkers,and 2.1 million (5.5 percent) were heavy drinkers. * A majority of current underage drinkers in 2008 reported thattheir last use of alcohol in the past month occurred either in someoneelse's home (56.2 percent) or their own home (29.6 percent). * The good news is that the rates for current and binge alcoholuse are lower than they were in 2007, when they were 27.9 and 18.6percent, respectively. Rates of current, binge, and heavy alcohol useamong underage persons declined between 2002 and 2008. Current usedropped from 28.8 to 26.4 percent; binge use declined from 19.3 to 17.4percent; and heavy use declined from 6.2 to 5.5 percent.
However, there is still work to be done-alcohol continues to affect toomany of our youth. Underage alcohol use contributes to risky behaviorssuch as violence and drunk driving as well as poor academic performance.Youth who use alcohol before age 15 are 5 times more likely to becomealcohol dependent than adults who began drinking at age 21 and are atmuch higher risk for serious health consequences as adults.
We can prevent the enormous toll that alcohol takes on our society-starttalking to your children about the consequences of underage alcohol usebefore they start drinking.
1Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2009.Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: NationalFindings (electronic version). Retrieved fromhttp://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.cfm#3.2

NCC extends it's congratulations to Pam and Buffy Red Ribbon Week Korea

Press Release Pamela Weeks http://www.pamandbuffy.com:2095/horde/imp/message.php?index=2604# 010-8062-2196 October 13, 2009Red Ribbon Week in South KoreaPamela Weeks is the first American to pass the KNAADAC exam in South Korea, resulting in her obtaining the NAADAC-National Certification Commission's I-CAC-B l credential through the NCC of the United States. The National Certification Commission was established in 1990 and its mission is to provide evidence based testing with accompanying credentials to those individual as who practice substance use disorders counseling.Pamela is teaming up with the community in Mokpo South Korea tosponsor a drug-free and violence prevention program for students andfamilies.As creator of the Atlanta, Georgia based, "Pam and Buffy Show" establishedin 1990, Pamela is an entertainer, international spokesperson, and vocalist promoting positive drug-free/anti-violence messages to students and their families. This program is designed to help young children build positive self-esteem, learn proper conduct, drug-free awareness, and conflict resolution through the power of music, song, and fun.Each year during the months of October in Pamela's native Georgia, National Red Ribbon Week is celebrated October 23 - 31, 2009 by teaching students a drug prevention curriculum. The drug-free program introduces important skills and attitudes that students need to avoid drug use in the future, build self-confidence, develop decision making and critical thinking skills, and understand limits related to healthy eating, activities, and relationships. Pamela is asking the community, schools, churches, businesses, government and families of South Korea to join her to work together to plan and implement a Drug-Free awareness program during Red Ribbon Week with activities in October. May the education and awareness of the first Red Ribbon Week campaign bring hope and healing to families who suffer from addiction in South Korea. The NCC extends it's congratulations to Pam as she continues her growth as an addiction professional.
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DeKalb Elections

GOOD LUCK! IT WAS A PLEASURE SERVING WITH YOU IN DEKALB.

You and what you do is what makes the world worth it all

You and what you do is what makes the world worth it all. Stay Blessed Karen Waters
Georgia Visitor Center 1751 Williams Road Columbus, Georgia 31904

Reinhardt College

Pam (and Buffy) :) So good to hear from you and to know you are doingso well. Thanks for the kind words re: your RC and ORL experiences. You are a great example of what commitment to goals and hard work canachieve for a person.I wish you continued success in your career and other professionalendeavors. Please keep us informed about changes in your personal and professional life.Thanks Dr. Donald Wilson