Just Say KNOW:
KNOW the W's:
Who they're with
Where they are
What they're doing
When they'll be home
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KNOW what is being said in Howard County:
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Your brain knows how to balance a natural high. You will never hear "That movie was so funny last night, I'm hungover."
Matt Bellace PhD, Motivational Speaker & Comedian
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Even good kids make bad decisions. The more kids understand possible consequences, the higher the chance they might think about those consequences as they make decisions. Awareness is key.
WLHS PTSA Member
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I recently had the opportunity to attend an HC DrugFree event, and it was one of the more powerful drug prevention programs that I have ever attended. I strongly encourage parents and their children to participate in these educational and prevention programs. We are very fortunate to have a program such as this in our community; it has made a difference in the lives of many of our youth and families.
James LeMon, Principal
Wilde Lake High School
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Howard County Teens are Saying:
"If kids are drunk, they're more willing to try other drugs and bad stuff."
"I think kids drink so much because of stress about grades."
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KNOW what High School Seniors get for FREE in OC.
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Upcoming Events |
March 2012
"Senior Week"
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00pm
Wilde Lake High School
James Rouse Theater
more info
"Senior Week"
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:00pm
Mt. Hebron High School
Auditorium
more info
April 2012
Branded DUI
Thursday, April 12, 2012
7:00 PM
Glenelg High School
Media Center
more info
HC DrugFree Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Meeting
Monday, April 16, 2012
more info
National Take-Back Initiative
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Several Locations around Howard County
more info
May 2012
HC DrugFree Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Meeting
Monday, May 7, 2012
more info
June 2012
Howard County Men's Health Fair
Saturday, June 9, 2012,
10:00am - 2:00pm Howard High School |
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KNOW Where to Volunteer
The Howard County Cancer and Tobacco Coalition is looking for teens and adults to join their coalition.
Next Meeting: April 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Location: Howard County Health Department, 7180 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia 21046
For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
Lisette K. Osborne, Director of Nursing and Bureau of Family Health, Howard County Health Dept. at 410-313-6167 or Losborne@howardcountymd.gov |
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Become a
of HC DrugFree
for as little as $25 for an individual, $50 for a family or a non-profit, $100 for a business.
Become a
Sponsor
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KNOW What to Expect |
"Senior Week: Staying Safe in
Ocean City"
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wilde Lake High School
James Rouse Theatre
and
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Mt. Hebron High School
Auditorium
Many Howard County high school seniors participate in the Maryland tradition of going to the shore for "Senior Week". Having so many unsupervised teens in one place can lead to dangerous situations, risky behavior, and trouble with the law.
Before deciding whether or not to permit your child to go to Ocean City for Senior Week, find out the facts. Listen to an Ocean City police officer offer advice and expertise to keep your child safe. Parents are encouraged to bring their high school senior to this informative program.
Guest Speaker:
Howard Caplan, Ocean City Police Officer.
Co-sponsored by the Wilde Lake HS PTSA, Mt. Hebron HS PTSA and HC DrugFree
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KNOW What is Coming Up
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Branded D.U.I:
Teen Drinking and the Law
Guest Speaker: Judge William Tucker
Howard County Circuit Court Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit.
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Glenelg High School Media Center
A must-see film for parents and students, "Branded D.U.I" profiles 11 Maryland young adults who were convicted of DUI-related charges, and who discuss how those charges affected their lives. The film includes the stories of two young drivers who caused fatalities, and also explores other consequences of alcohol-related accidents. After the film, Judge William Tucker will lead a discussion on underage drinking in Howard County and answer questions.
Admission is free. Additional details are available at www.hcdrugfree.org.
Sponsored by Glenelg High School PTSA and HC DrugFree. |
KNOW the Dangers
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Spring Break Horror: Binge Drinking Death
Experts Eye Energy Drink in Girl's Death
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KNOW the Cost
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KNOW the Winners! |
HC DrugFree has partnered with the HoCo Film Festival. Teens were invited to create public service announcements focusing on combating underage drinking and drug abuse, youth binge drinking and accidents involving youth and alcohol. Winners were announced on Friday, March 23rd. Each of the two winners for the HC DrugFree category won a $50 VISA gift card.
The winners are:
Juliana Natoli and Kendall Hawkins from Howard High School. Congratulations! |
KNOW the Ways to Help |
HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council provides the youth perspective on teen use of alcohol and other drugs to the staff and Board of Directors of HC DrugFree. This teen input is used to increase the effectiveness of HC DrugFree's programs, resources, website, and other services. The Teen Advisory Council is composed of Howard County high school students (public, private and home schooled) who meet monthly throughout the school year.
HC DrugFree is a Howard County nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the Howard County community to raise alcohol and drug-free youth.
Meetings are held one Monday a month - the next meeting is April 16th.
5:30 - 7:00 at The Barn (Oakland Mills Village Center)
5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21044
Free pizza and refreshments are provided.
Check the HC DrugFree website for details.
www.hcdrugfree.org
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KNOW the Risks
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Contact us at info@hcdrugfree.org for a free copy of one of these brochures.
Si usted quiere una copia gratuita de uno de nuestros folletos solic�talo por correo electr�nico a info@hcdrugfree.org, o llama al
443-325-0040 (puede dejar mensage en espa�ol). |
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