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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1992)
Smoke Signals September 1992 Page 8 YOUR CHILDREN AND HEALTH FACTS ON TOBACCO We know that smokers are 10 times as likely as nonsmokers to develop lung cancer and 3 times as likely to die at early ages from heart attack. In fact, in 1985, smoking was the leading cause of death among adults. Nicotine, the active ingredient in tobacco, is as addictive as heroin, and fewer than 20 percent of smokers are able to quit the first time they try. Despite these facts, many children continue to use these products. 18 percent of high school seniors are daily smokers; 11 percent smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day. Young people who use cigarettes are also at a great risk for other drug use. 70 percent of all children try cigarettes, 40 percent of them before they have reached high school. Cigarettcs contain more than 4,000 harmful substances, several of which cause cancer. 12 percent of boys and 1 percent of girls have chewed tobacco or used snuff. Smokeless tobacco is just as addictive and harmful as cigarettes. CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL Parents who are clear about not wanting their children to use illicit drugs may find it harder to be tough about alcohol. After all, alcohol is legal for adults, many parents drink, and alcohol is part of some religious observances. As a result, we view alcohol as a less dangerous substance than other drugs. The facts suggest otherwise: 4.6 million teenagers have a drinking problem. 4 percent of high school seniors drink alcohol every day. Alcohol-related accidents arc the leading cause of death among young people 15 to 24 years of age. About half of all deaths of minors in drowning, fires, suicide, and homicide arc alcohol-related. Young people who use alcohol at an early age arc more likely to use alcohol heavily and to have alcohol-related problems; they are also more likely to abuse oilier drugs and to get into trouble with the law. Seminar Offers Education If you have young children, ask yourself: Are they really equipped to say "NO" to drugs? Can you imagine your third grader being pressured by his peers to get drunk or smoke some marijuana? It is actually happening to our children here in Oregon and in states all across the country. Think about this: It's no longer a matter of "iP your child is exposed to drug use. It's a matter of when. Parents can make a difference. The best protection your child has against drugs is you. Research had found that "My parents" is the number one reason children give to explain why they have refused drug offers. We know that a family working together can make all the difference. Join a seminar proven to help parents keep their kids off drugs: PREPARING FOR THE DRUG (FREE) YEARS "Preparing For the Drug (Free) Years " is a special program for parents and their children-especially those under the age of 13, when prevention has its highest impact. The program is comprised of a series of five workshops that equip families with the knowledge and skills which can actually help prevent their children from using drugs. The program is free for parents with only a $10 charge for workshop materials. YOU'LL LEARN: SESSION 1: How to Prevent Drug Use in Your Family When children begin drug experimentation. Stages of drug use. Factors that put children at risk for drug use and what families can do to reduce the risks. SESSION 2: Developing a Family Position on Drugs Importance of a clear family position on drugs. How to clarify and set expectations about alcohol and other drug use. How to communicate these expectations to your family. SESSION 3: Avoiding Trouble: How to Say "NO" to Drugs Children will join parents in this session to learn: Skills used to stay out of trouble while keeping their friends and having fun. Special techniques for resisting peer pressure from individuals and groups. SESSION 4: Managing Family Conflict Importance of managing conflict constructively. Anger management skills, how to control anger. how to express anger without driving a wedge between family members. SESSION 5: Strengthening Family Bonds , How to increase children's contribution to the family in five areas. Recognizing each family member's special qualities. Join thousands of parents who are choosing to become part of the solution to drug abuse. For more information and workshop locations in your area, call: 1-800-822-6772. FISHWILDLIFE 1992 DRAWING WINNERS BEAR: August 29, 1992-November 30, 1992 WINNERS: Robert Schmid Ivanetta Cook Christopher Bailey Devin Lawrence . BOW ELK: August 29, 1992-September 27, 1992 WINNERS: Jessie Robertson Michael Larsen Martin Leno Jacob McKnight Jackie Whisler Toby McClary Trevor Aaron Harold G. Mercier Tom Leno MaxineLeno GENERAL ELK-FIRST SEASON November 14, 1992-November 17, 1992 Lavern Bennett Jim Peters Bud Haskins Henry D. Peters Angela Bedortha Rocky Bennett Evelyn Gibbons BHly Deloe II Jackie Grant Doug Colton Bryan Langley Candy Robertson Margaret Peters Mychal Childers Vclma Mercier Don Day KathyCawley Melissa Scott Jeffery Brooks David Leno Debra Childers Bennie Petite Barbara Bibbons Clarence Langley Margo Mercier GENERAL ELK-SECOND SEASON November 21, 1992-November 27, 1992 WINNERS: Jeremy Haller Robert Schmid, Sr. Tom Misfeldt Heidi Schmid Richard A. Grout Terry Houck Brenda Felix Ivan Langley Robert Schmid, Sr. Mike Cook Ken Robertson Pat Cook Daniel Mooney Karen Harrison John A. Langley Orville Leno Ron Leno Tersa Aaron Val Grout Mike Colton Harold Blair Robin Welty Timothy Martin Elaine Smith Ramona Leno Duke Kimscy . Darlcne Aaron Oscar Sanchez I la Dowd William Baker Lisa Schmid Ruby Rife Robert Schmid, Jr. Cordelia Kneeland ALTERNATES: . Michael Schmid Sylvia Fuller EldonLeaton Blanche Lillard Bessie Stroebel Bonnie Martin Ruby Golden Randy Leno Zclda Lane Joann Mercier William Rife Shelly Kent CONTROLDAMAGE ELK-WINNERS BANKS: Travis Stewart UPPER TUALATIN: Lynn Cook, Ivanetta Cook, Mark Cook NESTUCCA 1: Tim Martin, Mike Giffin, Cecile Kneeland, Lonnie Leno NESTUCCA 2: Christopher Bailey, Robert Schmid, Sr., Janell Haller, Lennis Mercier NESTUCCA 3: Matt Thomas, Keith Campbell, Ken Schmid, KathyAicher PIKE 1: Judy Ray, Steve McKnight, Ray McKnight PIKE 2: Richard McKnight, Steven Rife TRASK MT: Jerry Brandon, Karen Lord, Russ Leno, Barbara Steere, Marv Kimsey BEAVER CREEK: Kevin Hofenbredl, Phil Warren, Shonn Leno MT. RICHMOND: Julie Little, Joe Simi, Wilmadene Butler, Steve Norby PANTHER CREEK: Travis Sanchez, Reynold Leno, Phyllis Brown, Zelda Schmid TILLAMOOK CO: Gilbert Fuller, Mike Lash Note: Panther Creek and Tillamook County tags were drawn from all non-winning controldamage applicants. WINNERS: Merle Leno Mabel Gaston Harold Mercier Jr. Richard Schmid
