FEBRUARY 1, 2001
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The Real Ecstacy The Real Danger
At the Helpline and the Youthline, we're beginning to receive more calls about the
drug Ecstacy. People experimenting with it are asking how harmful it is. Many users
deny adverse reactions, but Ecstacy is dangerous.
'Ecstacy ' X 'XTC,' 'Adam' and 'Eve' are street names for the increasingly popu
lar drug known chemically as N-methyl-3, 4-methylenedioxyamphetains (or MDMA).
Researchers have found that physical and mental effects might include muscle
tension, nausea, blurred vision, clenched teeth, chills, sweating, confusion, depres
sion, drug craving, paranoia and severe anxiety. Similar to amphetamines, MDMA
increases respiration, heart rate and blood pressure. These effects can cause se
vere long-term damage to the heart and other organs.
Use of Ecstacy among teenagers is on the rise. According to Time magazine, 8
percent of American high school seniors say they have tried it at least once, which is
up from 5.8 percent in 1997. According to www.clubdrugs.org, the largest increase
is among younger teenagers. In 1991 fewer than 1 percent of 8th graders reported
using MDMA, compared to 1.65 percent in 1999.
Production of the drug has also increased. In 1998, customs officers seized 750,000
pills nationwide. As of August 2000, officials confiscated a staggering 5.4 million pills.
It's a fact: The real Ecstacy brings real danger.
TEEN PARENT GAP
JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE ON THE SAME WAVE LENGTH...
Kids who say their top concern is they don't have
enough time with their parents
Parents who say their top concern is they don't have
enough time with their kids
21
8
Kids who say their parents frequently speak
with them about drugs and alcohol
Parents who say they frequently speak
with their children about drugs and alcohol
35
51
Source: YMCA of the USA, "talking with Teens: the YMCA Parent and Teen Survey."
Ecstacy story by C.J. Sage, a Senior at Grant High School. Submitted by the Tribal Prevention.
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All Interested girls must be able to meet the following guidelines in order to be
eligible for the Veterans' Royalty Court:
Girls must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Participants should have never been married and have no children.
All girls must be enrolled in and currently attending a public or private school.
All girls participating must be drug and alcohol free.
They must have one year of pow-wow experience.
They must have their own regalia, or be able to make their own regalia before the
application deadline. Participants must be willing and able to attend all Veterans'
events, and be prepared to represent the Veterans and the Tribe.
Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend activities with
the girls andor provide transportation.
Royalty Court participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all required
events (pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meetings and others). Ab
sences can be prearranged with the Royalty Committee Advisor. Three unexcused
absences will result in disqualification from Royalty Court. Please note that all par
ticipants receive 1 point for every event. Royalty Court participants are expected
to stay for the duration of the events. This Includes helping setup for events such as
meetings and parades, as well as dancing during Grand Entry and staying until the
flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Advisor. Participants are
expected to speak In front of large groups of people. Royalty Court participants
must be willing and able to dance. Remember: You ore all port of a team and are
expected to treat yourselves, running mates, and others with respect at all times.
U As of July 9, 2000 girls must be 9 to 13 years of age for Junior Veterans Royalty
Queen; and 14 to 18 years of age for Senior Veterans Royalty Queen.
Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 6, 2001 .
A mandatory meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 at the Veter
ans' office, located in the modular offices by Education.
Please call Sharon or Marce Norwest at 503-879-5878 or 879-2387 for more
information about Veterans' Royalty.
Name:
Roll :
Phone:
Address:
Age:
Date of Birth:
School:
Parents:
Sponsor:
Mail to: Sharon & Marce Norwest
28000 Andy Riggs Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone: 503-879-5878 or 503-879-2387