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“The Citizens Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Coalition aims to reduce substance abuse and promote wellness in Wolcott through collaboration, education, awareness and community action." |
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Share the truth about vaping.
FACTBetween 2011 and 2018, past-30-day e-cigarette use grew dramatically among middle and high school students. E-cigarettes have been the most commonly used tobacco product by youth in the United States since 2014.
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FACTThe main component of e-cigarettes is the e-liquid contained in cartridges. This consists of nicotine, flavorings, and many other chemicals that are also found in traditional cigarettes. (such as formaldehyde and acrolein, which can cause irreversible lung damage).
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FACTThe part of the brain that's responsible for decision making and impulse control is not yet fully developed during adolescence. Young adults are uniquely at risk for long-term, long-lasting effects of exposing their developing brains to nicotine.
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December Highlight
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Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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10 Tips to Build Resilience in Youth
1. Make connections
Teach your child how to make friends, including the skill of empathy, or feeling another's pain.
2. Help your child by having him or her help others
Children who may feel helpless can be empowered by helping others.
3. Maintain a daily routine
Sticking to a routine can be comforting to children, especially younger children who crave structure in their lives.
4. Take a break
While it is important to stick to routines, endlessly worrying can be counter-productive. Teach your child how to focus on something besides what's worrying.
5. Teach your child self-care
Make yourself a good example, and teach your child the importance of making time to eat properly, exercise and rest.
6. Move toward your goals
Teach your child to set reasonable goals and then to move toward them one step at a time.
7. Nurture a positive self-view
Help your child remember ways that he or she has successfully handled hardships in the past and then help them understand that these past challenges help them build the strength to handle future challenges.
8. Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook
Even when your child is facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective.
9. Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Tough times are often the times when children learn the most about themselves.
10. Accept that change is part of living
Change often can be scary for children and teens. Help your child see that change is part of life and new goals can replace goals that have become unattainable.
1. Make connections
Teach your child how to make friends, including the skill of empathy, or feeling another's pain.
2. Help your child by having him or her help others
Children who may feel helpless can be empowered by helping others.
3. Maintain a daily routine
Sticking to a routine can be comforting to children, especially younger children who crave structure in their lives.
4. Take a break
While it is important to stick to routines, endlessly worrying can be counter-productive. Teach your child how to focus on something besides what's worrying.
5. Teach your child self-care
Make yourself a good example, and teach your child the importance of making time to eat properly, exercise and rest.
6. Move toward your goals
Teach your child to set reasonable goals and then to move toward them one step at a time.
7. Nurture a positive self-view
Help your child remember ways that he or she has successfully handled hardships in the past and then help them understand that these past challenges help them build the strength to handle future challenges.
8. Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook
Even when your child is facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective.
9. Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Tough times are often the times when children learn the most about themselves.
10. Accept that change is part of living
Change often can be scary for children and teens. Help your child see that change is part of life and new goals can replace goals that have become unattainable.
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