COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
Did you know that most opioid addictions begin with a legal prescription? For many, opioids might not be worth the risk. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and dangers of opioids – ask these five questions:
1 – Am I at risk for addiction?
2- Will something else work as good, or better?
3- How long will I be taking them?
4- Are you prescribing the lowest possible dose?
5- What’s the plan to taper me off?
For more information, go to useonlyasdirected.com or find us on Facebook – Bonneville Communities That Care Coalition.
Bonneville Communities That Care
March 2019
Underage drinking – isn’t it a rite of passage? Most kids will drink alcohol, won’t they? It can’t cause long-lasting harm as long as I monitor it, can it?
No, no and YES.
As more research is done on the effects of underage drinking, we learn more. And what we are learning and what we know show clearly that if a person does not drink any alcohol before the age of 21, their chances of developing addictions are significantly reduced. And – since the brain is still forming connections, alcohol can impact and alter those connections.
The only safe amount of alcohol for young people is zero.
What can you do – how can you talk about this to your child?
You can visit the, Talk, They Listen site and download the mobile app – then at any time you can browse different topics and be prepared for when you make an opportunity to talk to your child about why they should not drink alcohol while they are underage. Or go online from your computer/pad to browse and learn.
We’re here to help – if you would like more information or are interested in joining our efforts (it takes as little as two hours a month to make a difference!) please contact us at BonnevilleCTC@weberhs.org. Thanks!!
https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/mobile-application
Take Back Day is October 27th!!
Utah is 7th highest in the United States for overdose deaths – we must work together to fight the opioid epidemic right here in our community. How can you work with us? Simple – bring your unused medications to us on October 27th at Macey’s parking lot between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We will dispose of them safely for you. The disposal service is free and anonymous. Please note: needles, sharps, asthma inhalers, mercury thermometers, iodine-containing medications, and illicit drugs are not accepted at the drop box.
According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.Take Back Day provides an opportunity for you to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
We are looking for more volunteers to come learn about substance abuse misuse -- please join us. In as little as two hours a month you can make a significant difference in our community. Find us on Facebook – Bonneville Communities That Care Coalition or email us at BonnevilleCTC@weberhs.org.
Take Back Day – Bring Your Unused Medications to US!
Macey’s Parking Lot - 325 36th St, South Ogden, UT
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (it closes at 2:00 sharp so our officers can drop offHigh in Plain Sight: Current Drug Concealment Trends and Identifiers
A fast-paced, information packed presentation you don’t want to miss
For more than 15 years, Officer Jermaine Galloway has focused on drug/alcohol abuse prevention and enforcement. He has taught and given presentations to a diverse group of people, including fellow police officers, parents and teachers, treatment counselors, probation officers, law enforcement officers and religious leaders across the nation. On May 10th, Bonneville Communities That Care has arranged to have him do a special presentation focusing on opioids and marijuana to our community members. This special Town Hall will cover alcohol and drug clothing, drug concealment methods, and a wide array of other important information.
Two of his most recent awards include: In 2017, Officer Galloway won the national Enrique Camarena Drug Awareness award from the national Elks Drug Awareness Program. In 2015, Officer Galloway’s program, You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know was highlighted in the book, “Clearing the Haze” – Helping Families Face Teen Addiction.
Officer Galloway has presented to standing room only crowds for the Weber School District, don’t miss this opportunity to hear and learn from him yourself. This is a fast-paced, information-packed presentation. Seats are limited and on first-come first seated basis! Be sure to put this on your calendar and plan to attend now!
May 10th
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Weber School District Office
For more information find us on Facebook – Bonneville Communities That Care
According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
Take Back Day provides an opportunity for you to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by simply bringing in your unused medications to our site – we’ll dispose of them safely for you so they are not accessible to others. Mark your calendar now, get out a bag and start collecting all of your unused medicine to bring to us.
Take Back Day
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Smiths Grocery Store 4275 Harrison Boulevard
Please note: We cannot take medications before 10 or after 2 so please be prompt!
Check our Facebook page for updates and more information: Bonneville Communities That Care Coalition
Have you been hearing about opioids? Probably so – they are receiving a lot of attention in the media. An opioid is a drug commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are used in hospitals and are sometimes prescribed by doctors to help treat more severe pain and discomfort. However, research suggests over-the-counter pain medications may actually work better for treating acute pain.
What you need to know: Addiction to prescription pain medications, (also known as opioids), is an epidemic in Utah and across the nation. For many, addiction began with a legal prescription. While there is much being done about this, much remains to be done. What can you do?
Become an educated patient – Speak Out! This chart is a great start on how you can talk with your doctor to be sure you understand your options to treat pain. The Use Only As Directed campaign has information available just a click away: http://useonlyasdirected.org/
To learn more about BCTC and what we do, visit us on our Facebook page: Bonneville Communities That Care coalition. Or send us an email: BonnevilleCTC@weberhs.org to receive more information – in as little as 1-2 hours a month you can make a difference – and have fun getting to know your community while you volunteer with us!
Underage drinking – it’s a problem but there are some easy things you can do to prevent it.
Believe it or not, teens still listen to their parents. In fact, kids usually listen to their parents more than anybody else, including their friends. In a recent survey on underage drinking, teens reported that parental disapproval is the number one reason they choose not to drink.
Go to ParentsEmpowered.org (http://parentsempowered.org/how/parenting/) for some quick, easy tips. While you are there, click around, there are several articles and ideas you will find interesting.
Want to know more about how you can prevent underage drinking and drug use? Join us – we’re a group of concerned citizens, parents, grandparents, and others (Council member Bell serves on one of the workgroups, too). We have a lot of things going on and need your help. You choose what you want to do, and how much time you have to donate, we provide you with free training. In as little as 1-2 hours a month you can make a difference – email us at BonnevilleCTC@weberhs.org, call us at 801-625-3687 or find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BonnevilleCTC/) to learn more, we hope to hear from you soon!
Did you know:
Underage drinking impairs brain development. The brains of teenage drinkers often aren’t as active as the brains of nondrinkers, even when sober.
Alcohol wires teen brains for addiction. Studies show that people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to become alcohol dependent at some time in their life, compared with those who have their first drink at age 20 or older.
Learn about it here: http://parentsempowered.org/why/
Bonneville Communities That Care coalition has been working to prevent underage drinking and other drug use for over five years working with the citizens of Riverdale, South Ogden, Uintah and Washington Terrace cities. Our main focus is on all of the children who attend schools that feed into Bonneville High School, however, the whole community benefits from our efforts. Our efforts are only effective if we have the support from the entire community – we need YOUR help.
Please join us! To learn more, find us on Facebook (Bonneville Communities That Care Coalition) or call us at 801-625-3687.
In 2010, CEO of Weber Human Services, Kevin Eastman, was researching for the best way to prevent underage drinking and other drug use. Driven by science, Kevin chose to focus on building community coalitions throughout the Weber and Morgan areas. The first community to accept this idea was Bonneville High area, and thus, the Bonneville CTC was born. Much has been done during the past four and one-half years, and the coalition was awarded the Coalition Award at a conference recently. Here are some of the highlights of the past four years:
While the nature of prevention work is that it will always need to be done, we are proud of the successes we’ve had and that we have contributed towards in our communities. We are committed to continuing these efforts and invite everybody to join our efforts by calling 801-625-3687. Training is provided free of charge – it’s a great opportunity, call us now!
Bonneville Communities That Care (CTC) is a coalition-based community prevention operating system that uses a public health approach to prevent youth problem behaviors including underage drinking, tobacco use, violence, delinquency, school dropout and substance abuse, and issues related to mental health such as depression and anxiety.
Program Targets
Ultimately, the beneficiaries of CTC are the entire community. As children become more healthy and make fewer poor choices, communities see less vandalism, gang activity, shoplifting, drug use, school drop out, and fewer unwanted teen pregnancies.. CTC helps decision-makers in the community select & implement effective prevention policies and programs to address the most pressing issues facing their youth. CTC guides the community coalition through an assessment and prioritization process that identifies the risk and protective factors most in need of attention, and links those priorities to prevention programs that are scientifically proven to work in addressing them.
Program Content
CTC activities are planned and carried out by the CTC Community Board, a prevention coalition of community stakeholders who work under the direction of city and community leaders to promote positive youth outcomes.
READY! AIM! FIRE!!!
Communities That Care is installed in a community through a five-phase process:
1) Get Started—assessing community readiness to undertake collaborative prevention efforts;
2) Get Organized—getting a commitment to the CTC process from community leaders and forming a
diverse and representative prevention coalition;
3) Develop a Profile—using epidemiologic data to assess prevention needs;
4) Create a Plan—choosing tested and effective prevention policies, practices, and programs based on assessment data; and,
5) Implement and Evaluate—implementing the new strategies with fidelity, in a manner congruent with the programs’ theory, content, and methods of delivery, and evaluating progress over time.
Core components include:
· Community coalition of key stakeholders concerned with the health and well-being of the community’s youth
· Community coordinator, devoted to CTC
· Youth Survey, administered at least every two years for students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12, to learn directly from the youth themselves about risk factors, protective factors, and youth behaviors
Program Outcomes
When done with fidelity to CTC process:
Results from a rigorous study across our nation show that within four years of adopting the CTC system, community coalitions can significantly reduce the incidence of delinquent behaviors including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Examples:
Initiation of substance use and delinquency: By the end of 8th grade,:
· 24% less likely to initiate delinquent behavior
· 32% less likely to initiate the use of alcohol
· 33% less likely to initiate cigarette use
· 33% less likely to initiate the use of smokeless tobacco
Substance use: By 8th grade,:
· 23% less likely to use alcohol in the past 30 days
· 49% less likely to use smokeless tobacco in the past 30 days
· 37% less likely to have engaged in binge drinking in the past two weeks
Delinquent behaviors:
· In 8th grade, students from CTC communities committed 31% fewer different delinquent behaviors than students in the control communities.
Bonneville CTC is in Phase Four - we will be writing and approving the Community Action Plan in the next two months.