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by Joseph Califano, Jr.
Joseph Califano, Jr. describes his new book, High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It, as a "call to arms". Califano, Chairman and President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, presents in devastating detail the many ways in which substance abuse infects all aspects of American society. Many of the statistics he weaves into his argument are familiar. In their entirety, however, they paint the portrait of a nation drenched in alcohol and substance abuse.
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Index of Articles Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Alcohol is not difficult for kids to get. Over 50% of eighth graders said it was fairly easy or very easy to obtain alcohol.When kids start drinking at an early age it is even more likely they will drink... It's no secret that alcohol use is alive and well on college campuses across America. New research studies investigate a largely unexplored area -- the relationship between heavy drinking and social anxiety.... Those who suppose drug screens and drug tests are one and the same thing suppose wrong. These are both ways to detect drug abuse and have got similar procedures. Still, they are different in the peculiarities... Many people do not understand the facts about alcoholism. Knowing the facts may lead to a person being ready to stop drinking.What is alcoholism? When is it time to consider the choice to stop drinking?... Even though alcohol consumption is legal for individuals in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas who are 21 or over, it should be remembered that alcohol is still a harmful, dangerous drug. Sure, it seems... What Is Binge Drinking?Simply put, binge drinking is drinking to get drunk - a self-destructive and unrestrained drinking bout.During the drinking binge the heavily intoxicated drinker ignores responsibilities,... Besides smoking, drinking is the only legal drug. It isn't uncommon for friends and family to drink and dine together on a regular basis. Consuming too much alcohol however, can be seriously dangerous... |
Drug Prevention to the Masses
Clarity Drug Test Consultants was founded by Joel Myers, a practicing ER physician assistant in Central Oregon, in the Spring of 2006.
Initially their main directive was geared toward families and teen drug and alcohol use prevention. "We focused on the prevention aspect of alcohol and drug abuse, providing a comprehensive book that helps parents evaluate their teen's risk factors for substance abuse and developing a strategy to deter them away from such use". The book also covers important information such as communicating with your teen, drug testing in the home, drugs of abuse, signs of abuse, and both national and local resources. In the summer of 2006, opportunities materialized to address drug issues in the workplace. Surprisingly only a small number of businesses both large and small actually implement a drug-free work policy, so the need to get message out about being a drug-free workplace is a crucial step in keeping communities drug-free. Statistics demonstrate that 75 percent of active drug users are employed. For businesses to enforce a drug policy by implementing pre-employment and random drug testing sends a message to potential employees that substance abuse is not tolerated. If enough businesses employ an active drug-free policy then those communities will no longer be "desirable" for drug users. It is important for business owners to understand that it's not about "busting" your current employees but recognizing a potential problem and helping them find the resources to get cured.
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Joel Myers, the owner of Clarity Drug Test Consultants, saw a need for a drug prevention type of business while working in one of the Emergency Departments in Central Oregon. "I was shocked at the high rate of methamphetamine related health complaints and other drugs of abuse that I felt there was something more I could do to help my community."
Clarity Drug Test Consultants is just in its infancy. The hope is for parents to become aware that other resources exist and that prevention is paramount for a young impressionable teenager. "If we keep just one teenager from developing a drug or alcohol problem then our company is successful".
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Future plans for Clarity Drug Test Consultants is to form a partnership within the Physician Assistant community to implement drug testing as a part of the routine well-child comprehensive physical exam or for sports physicals. The tests are very inexpensive and easy to use plus this reminds practitioners to create a dialogue to their younger patients about the perils of abuse. You can see these exciting developments at www.claritydrugtestconsultants.com and even sign up for the recently created parent yahoo group teendrugprevention@yahoogroups.com.
Joel Myers is a practicing Physician Assistant in Central Oregon and the Owner of Clarity Drug Test Consultants.
This Program was developed by the Just Wait Foundation a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco problems among teenagers. The Foundation provides one-year scholarships (two semesters) at a Community College or $1000 award to teens that completes the 4 year Just Wait Teen™ Positive Youth Development Program, obtains a GED, or graduates from high school - alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. The Just Wait Foundation has arranged to use of 80 acres to raise fruit and vegetables to finance the scholarships
We offer free training for any person or group that wants to start this program in their community.
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