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17
April 2002
Club
Drugs Present At Proms And Grad Celebrations
Student Journalists Learn about Raves, Ecstasy and other Club Drugs;
Pass Message to Peers through School Newspapers
What:
High
school journalists from throughout East County cover forum on the rave
and club drug culture. Future reporters also learn about club
drug paraphernalia, different types of club drugs, and their dangerous
side effects. Journalists also educate their peers through articles published
in their school newspapers just in time for prom and graduation.
Why:
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Youth consumption of alcohol and club drugs increases during proms
and graduation celebrations. |
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Ecstasy
use is skyrocketing because the perception of risk is very low. |
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12%
of American teens –or 3 million--have now tried Ecstasy. (Partnership
for a Drug-Free America). |
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Club
Drugs can produce a range of harmful effects, including death. When
used with alcohol, these substances can be even more harmful. |
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Last
year, 11 people in San Diego County had Club Drugs in their systems
at the time of death; three of those had Ecstasy. |
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California
has a zero tolerance law. |
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In
the last two years, 29 people under 21 in San Diego County had alcohol
in their system at the time of death. |
When:
Friday, April 19, 2002, 11:00 AM
Where:
El Cajon Community Center
195 East Douglas
Who:
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East County youth and high school journalists |
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Melina
Mena and Zahrella Ibarra, CASA Student Leadership Faction |
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Euna
Ra, Communities Against Substance Abuse |
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James
Mock, Expert on Rave Culture |
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Larry
McNamer, parent who lost a child to underage drinking |
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Teri
Christensen, Partnership for a Drug-Free America |
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Officer
Gene Harris, California Highway Patrol, El Cajon |
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Scott Murphy,
Boys and Girls Club of East County |
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