Beer-Flavored Jelly Beans Brewing Up Controversy For Jelly Belly

Parents are brewing up a controversy over Jelly Belly's new beer-flavored jelly bean, since the candy is often marketed to young children who are not of legal drinking age.

Read more on the troubling story: International Business Times

US: Heineken targets ethnic drinkers with slim can roll-out

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Heineken is set to launch its flagship namesake beer brand in a slim can format in the US. The brewer's US unit said late yesterday (27 January) that the 8.5oz cans, a picture of which can be seen by clicking through on the logo on the right, will roll out nation-wide from 1 March. Available in 12-packs, the company hopes the cans will tap.... READ MORE

MADD's Underage Drinking Prevention Video Contest

Logo Credit: Mothers Against Drunk Driving

 

 

 

 

MADD organization along with sponsorship State Farm insurance are sending out a call-to-youth to be a part of this wonderful video contest “IF YOU DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL TODAY what could your tomorrow be?" The contest theme is underage drinking prevention NOT drunk driving. To participate, you must be between 13 to 18 years of age.

Visit MADD website for more details on the contest and cash prize!

1 in 5 High School Seniors Binge Drinks: Study

 

 

According to a new study published in the September 16^th issue of JAMA Pediatrics, it’s common for American high school seniors to binge on alcohol, and some have as many as 15 or more drinks at a time.
 

Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women, while having 10 or more drinks in a row is defined as extreme binge drinking.

 

FEATURE ARTICLE: CBS News



Funding Opportunity: Neighborhood Violence Prevention Project

 

 

Funding Amount:   Approximately $2,000,000 dollars is available to support up to seven new community violence reduction projects.

Eligibility:   Local government agencies; and Not-for-profit entities
Agency:   NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

Deadline: October 16, 2013

Summary:   New York State is making approximately $2 million available to support local street outreach and violence intervention projects to reduce violence associated with firearms in localities with high volumes and rates of homicides and shootings. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must be designed and implemented with fidelity to the Cure Violence model or follow a similar evidence based neighborhood violent crime prevention model. Projects must utilize violence interrupters and street outreach workers to stem local violence in a targeted area.

All projects should be focused on implementation of a coordinated, community-based strategy for reducing violence in a specified neighborhood or neighborhoods, precinct(s) or other geographically defined area. The proposals must target communities with high rates of gun violence and work through community-based organizations, residents and other individuals that are well positioned to work with high-risk youth and young adults in those areas. The applicant for these funds must clearly demonstrate that the proposed model is evidence based and maintains program fidelity to the model being implemented. Evidence based programs are interventions that are theory -based and through evaluation have been determined to be effective at achieving the stated outcomes. Evidence based programs are replicable when implemented with high fidelity to the core components of the model.

Part A - up to three new projects will be established in localities outside of New York City and Onondaga County with a rate of shooting incidents involving injury that reaches 4.5 or higher and with a population of at least 60,000. Eligible localities are: Erie (Buffalo), Westchester (Mount Vernon) and Monroe (Rochester).  Part B - up to four new projects will be established, one each in the Bronx, Queens, Onondaga, and Rockland counties.

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Peer Pressure Gone Viral, A Real Threat To Teens, Cites The New York Center For Living

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PRNewswire-- Excessive use of social media may dramatically increase risky behavior among young adults and teens, and may be directly linked to alcohol and drug abuse.

A recent UCLA study reported that 66% of teens that were being treated for substance abuse disorders said they had the desire to abuse drugs after visiting their friends' pages on social media sites.

While peer pressure has a direct effect on a teen's likelihood of using alcohol and drugs, the impact of social media is much more dramatic.

 

 

 

 

READ FULL ARTICLE: HeraldOnLine

HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEENS SAFE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON



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SECOND WEBINAR SESSION ADDED!

HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEENS SAFE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON

ONDCP’s “Above the Influence” campaign launches two new youth activities to raise teen’s awareness of risks during this time of year

 

(Washington D.C.) –  With prom and graduation season approaching, teens are soaring with excitement and eager to celebrate these end-of-year moments free from all restraints.  But with so many celebrations, it is also a time of increased pressure to fall under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors.

To help teens “stay above” these pressure-filled moments, the “Above the Influence” campaign is launching two NEW youth activities designed to raise awareness of the added risks and challenges youth face during this time of the year. The ATI campaign is offering a webinar to provide partners with guidance on how to successfully plan and implement these activities in their communities.

In preview of the webinar, the two feature activities include the following:

• “Picture It” engages teens in a discussion and a photo-sharing exercise that highlights the potential pressures and risks teens may face during their prom and graduation season. The activity asks them to thoughtfully reflect on what these events mean to them, and what they can do to live up to their own expectations of these celebrations.  The activity compels teens to be content creators by encouraging them to use “Above the Influence’s” Facebook page and Instagram as a national platform to share their thoughts and see how others are making safe and healthy choices. 
• D.Driver puts teens in the driver’s seat by using video games and real-life scenarios to help them gain a better understanding of the potential consequences of driving after using drugs and alcohol or while distracted.

To serve the high demand for participation, the ATI campaign is happy to offer a second webinar session! The two sessions will cover the same information - please click on the link below to join us at the date and time that works best for you:

• Wed., April 3, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. EDT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/936977593
• Wed., April 10, 2013 from 2-3 p.m. EDT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/222129392

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.

For more information on “Above the Influence” and to download the ATI Activities Toolkit and other FREE resources, visit http://www.atipartnerships.com/.

 

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Anti-Drug Update is your source for the latest news on the “Above the Influence” campaign.  Feel free to forward this information to your community partners and announce this information on your website or in your organizational newsletter.

“Above the Influence” is a program of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.  The “Above the Influence” campaign has been reaching teens for more than seven years through television, print, radio, and online media.  ATI’s efforts in local communities focus on connecting directly with teens and local youth-serving organizations to deliver messages, activities, and support to help the Nation’s youth stay “above the influence” of drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors.  Multiple scientific findings indicate that teens that have increased exposure to, and engagement with, the “Above the Influence” campaign have stronger anti-drug beliefs than teens with low exposure to the campaign.