Kansas Family Partnership

Best Collaborative Community Project Award. The plaque was awarded to Burlington High School SADD Chapter. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD Chapter; Mitchell Counties That Care; Norwich High School SADD Chapter – Mock Car Crash.

Best Collaborative Community Activity Award. The plaque was awarded to Chase County Drug Free Action Team. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Doug’s Flowers & Gifts; Jewell County Resource Council; Kenneth Henderson Middle School; Norwich High School SADD Chapter – Military Boxes; Daylight Donuts - Vic Osborne.

Best School Activity/Elementary School. The plaque was awarded to Norwich Elementary School.

Best School Activity/Middle School. The plaque was given to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD Chapter.

Best School Activity/High School. The plaque was given to Chase County High School- Strong City. Certificates of Recognition were presented to Bucklin High School; Jewell High School SADD Chapter; Spartan Education Theater – Emporia High School.

Best School Project/Middle School. The plaque was given to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD.

Best School Project/High School. The plaque was given to Norwich High School SADD Chapter. Certification of Recognition was presented to Norwich High School.

Best School District Collaboration/Activity. The plaque was awarded to USD 284 Chase County. Certificates of Recognition were given to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD Chapter; Red Ribbon Readers – Emporia; USD 408 Marion.

Best School District Collaboration/Project. The plaque was awarded to USD 361 Anthony.

Best Supporting Media-Newspaper. The plaque was given to The Beloit Call. Certificates of Recognition were given to The Anthony Republican;The Chase County Leaders News; The Coffey County Republican; The Marion County Record; and The Garden City Telegram.

Best Supporting Media-Radio. The plaque was given to KJIL and KHYM FM, Meade. Certificate of Recognition was given to KVOE-FM, Emporia.

Faith-Based Community Activity. The plaque was given to Anthony United Methodist Church.

Red Ribbon Story of Hope Video Award. The plaque was given to Highland Park High School Theater Department, Topeka

Special Recognition Awards for three Business Leaders:
Jett’s Clothing Store - Anthony; First National Bank of Anthony; KANZA Bank of Anthony.

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Smoking ban brings out 'electronic cigarettes'
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Underage Drinking-Related Hospital Emergency Visits Nearly Double Over Fourth of July Weekend
ER visits are 87 percent higher during July 4th weekend than an average day in July

Letters to Editor Call for Increasing Alcohol Taxes
Utilizing local newspapers can be an effective way to influence public opinion

Parents can find time to talk at the batting cages or ballpark
Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the Major League Baseball Players Association partner for new campaign

Thank TJ Maxx For Doing the Right Thing
Store pulls drinking games from shelves after complaint

With Drinking, Parent Rules Do Affect Teens' Choices
Using "European drinking model" doesn't mean more responsible drinking

Europeans not immune to underage drinking
France struggles to cope with youth binge drinking

President Obama Releases National Strategy To Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences
New Balanced and Collaborative Approach Emphasizes Prevention, Treatment, Enforcement, International Cooperation

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

AAP Releases Policy Regarding Underage Drinking
American Academy of Pediatrics warns that early alcohol use has many potential dangers

Kids Don't Recognize Signs of Nicotine Addiction
Young, non-daily smokers experience symptoms of nicotine addiction but often fail to make the connection between cigarettes and the signs of growing dependence, a new study finds.

KS Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Releases White Paper on Underage Drinking in Kansas
Information educating Kansans about effects and costs of underage drinking

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

Lock Up Your Medicine to Prevent Children's Prescription Drug Abuse
You Hold the Key to Your Child's Drug-Free Future

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