Pathways Speaker
April 1, 2009
Dear Marquette Catholic Parents, Students, Alumni, & Friends,
On April 21, 2009 @ 10:45 a.m. in the Scholl Center, your child will
participate in a presentation on drug and alcohol abuse among their
adolescent peers. This is an exceptional opportunity for your child to gain
insight on real-world situations. This educational forum by our
organization, Pathway Family Center will include:
* An open talk about drugs and alcohol use and how negative peer
pressure plays a part in the decision to experiment
* Personal stories from a formally addicted teen and addictions from a
parents viewpoint
* Talk points to get help for themselves or a friend
* Question and answer session.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the first use of alcohol
typically begins around the age of 13 and marijuana around 14. It is
important for adolescents to be aware of drugs and alcohol at a young age in
order to ensure a drug-free future. In today's society, drugs and alcohol
are everywhere and it has become a major temptation for adolescents.
Do you know the warning signs? Warning signs are often overlooked and
ignored during teenage years. Nine out of ten adolescents with substance
abuse problems do not get the help they need. Partnership for a Drug-Free
America quotes that teenagers whose parents talk to them regularly about the
dangers of drugs are 42 percent less likely to use drugs than those who
don't.yet only 1 in 4 teens reported having these conversations. This is a
wonderful opportunity for your child to see the real problems and
consequences of teen substance abuse. We invite you to join your teen to
experience this powerful presentation on April 21st at 10:45 a.m. in the
Scholl Center gym.
If you are concerned about your teen, get help and receive a plan of action.
Call now for an assessment by the professionals at Pathway for a proper
diagnosis and action plan. For more information on Pathway Family Center,
please visit our website at www.pathwayfamilycenter.org
or call us at our 24 hour parent help
line 1-800-261-4605.
Sincerely,
Laurie J. Franke-Polz
Community Liaison
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