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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Google Drug Sales Settlement Involved Evidence Obtained in Sting Operation
Google agrees to pay $500 million to avoid being prosecuted

Prescription Drug Abuse Results in One Death Every 19 Minutes in U.S.
Increase driven by user of opioids

Marijuana Use Rises in Popularity Among Teens
Survey shows one of every 15 high school seniors smokes marijuana on an almost daily basis

Major Increase Seen in Emergency Room Visits Involving Energy Drinks
Over half visits made by 18- to 25-year-olds involved combinations of energy drinks with alcohol or other drugs

Dragonfly: What This Deadly New Drug Means for Your Family
Potent hallucinogen hitting communities across America

New trend with alcohol concealment
Youth soaking candies with vodka

National Family Partnership's Red Ribbon Contest
Each regional winner gets an iPad 2 and a $1,000 donation to their school. Contest ends on November 15, 2011

Gasolina alcoholic cocktail similar look to kids' drinks
The "Party in a Pouch," (straw and all) contains up to 11% alcohol: some with rum, tequila or vodka

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

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

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