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"Tying It Together" Award. This is a first-time award...Plaques were awarded to Chase County Drug Free Action Team, Cottonwood Falls, Kan.; and Burrton Youth As Resources, Burrton, Kan.

"Tying It Together" Certificate. Certificates of Recognition were presented to Santanta Grade School; Mrs. Brennan Eilert; Hutchinson Communities That Care Youth Leadership; Norwich High School SADD Chapter; Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD Chapter; Coffey County Republican; Burlington High School SADD Chapter; Anthony-Harper School District #361.

Red Ribbon Story of Hope Video Award. The plaque was given to Norwich Middle School, Norwich, Kan.

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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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