2009 Newsletters

November, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/Nov_2009.htm
* Helping Your Preteen Cope with Feeling Left Out
* Alcohol the Real Date-Rape Drug, Study Says
* TEXT SPEAK - Affecting Teen Communication Skills
* Celebrating Fall Colors with You!

October, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/Oct_2009.htm
* 2009 National School Survey Finds Small but Significant Increases in
* Adolescent Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use
* Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Creates new line of Nonalcoholic Virgin Drinks
* Should Drugs Be Legalized? Many Critical of Drug War...
* New Help for Parents to Raise Drug-Free Kids
* Teenage Parties - Parent Guide

September, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/Sept_2009.htm
* Most People Overestimate Their Self-Control.
* One in Five Teens Share Their Prescription Drugs with Friends.
* American Psychological Association (APA) says WE ARE STRESSED.
* Mental Health and Help for Children.
* JOIN Susie on FACEBOOK.
* Teens say: It's not about Drinking... It's about Getting DRUNK
* LEGACY OF HOPE® - School Assembly Program

August, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/August_2009.htm
Harry Power Drunk! See what parents are saying . . .
* New Resource Shows Parents Where To Look For Drugs In Their Homes
* De-Stress for Success® System is HERE!
* Alcoholism Among Pre-Teens Often Unnoticed, Untreated

June, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/June_2009.htm
* KEEP YOUTH SAFE DURING PROM AND GRAD SEASON
* TEEN TALK - Great new website on Teen Pregnancy for Teens and Parents
* PROMOTE PREVENTION - How you can Help
* JOIN Susie on FACEBOOK - for fun and for free!

May, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/May_2009.htm
* GET TESTED FOR STD'S
* THC IN MARIJUANA Tops 10 Percent
* HELP NOW! SAVE "Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities" Funding *
* JOIN Susie on FACEBOOK!

April, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/April_2009.htm
* Test to see if Your Drinking is Risky!
* GIRLS LIFE Magazine - Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse by Teens
* Deal with Teen STRESS!
* Mental health and Substance Abuse During Tough Times

March, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/Mar_2009.htm
* Pot Linked to Testicular Cancer
* Liquor Ads Return to Prime Time
* Teens and Adults Choose Same Brand of Cigarettes
* New Drug Czar - Gil Kerlikowske

February, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/feb_2009.htm
* EMPLOYERS: About young adult employee alcohol and substance abuse
* PARENTS: Ritalin Causes Brain Changes Similar to Cocaine
* PHYSICIANS: 1.7 Million Emergency Room Visits are Drug Related
* SCHOOLS: Heads Up on a Great Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource
* COLLEGE STUDENTS: Speak Up on the drinking age 18 or 21
* COLLEGE STUDENTS: What Research Says about lowering the drinking age to 18

January, 2009 - http://www.legacyofhope.com/Jan_2009.htm
* Trend 2009: Video Game and Internet Addiction
* Trend 2009: Heard of i-doser.com??
* Trend 2009: Address the Stress: Workbook and Workshop from LEGACY
* Trend 2009: WEIGHT UP in College: Beware the FRESHMAN 15!

2008 Newsletters

November, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/Nov_2008.htm
• Alcohol Use Among Hispanic Youth
• The Choking Game - New Deadly High
• Steroid Use and How to Test Your Kids
• Parents' Alcoholism - One Teen's Story (from Al-Anon/Alateen)

October, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/Oct_2008.htm
• Alcohol Pouches Appeal to Teens
• Energy Drinks linked to Teenage Risky Behavior
• Negative Childhood Experiences Precipitate Earlier Drinking
• Prescription Drug Use on the Rise – A National Concern
• Mouthwash to Get High

September, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/Sept_2008.htm
• How Clothing Fits in Adolescence
• Teens and Stress: What 93% of Parents Do NOT Know
• ANNOUNCING NEW STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK from LEGACY!

August, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/Aug_2008.htm
• Hip Hop Culture: More than Meets the Eye
• Hipster Subculture: Cooler than the Cool Kids?
• Nerd Revolution
• Jock Image - Rethinking
• Mom’s are Cliquing, too?

June/July, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/July_2008.htm
• Childhood Obesity: How America's Children Packed on the Pounds
• Help My Overweight Child
• Body Image: Men and Boys Lack Treatment Options
• Young Girls and Body Image: When Mothers Stop Being Role Models
• A Toolkit for Healthy Girls and Strong Women

May, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/May_2008.htm
• Observations from the Road - Susie Vanderlip
• Current Drug Trends in America's Youth
• Parenting/Grandparenting Tools
• Girls Most Frequent Abuser of Prescription Drugs
• Prevent Prescription Medicine Abuse
• Help School Nurses Address Rx Abuse
• Group Therapy Works for Youngest Addicts/Teens

April, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/April_2008.htm
• 21 Minimum Drinking Age Effectiveness
• Alcohol Ed and Drivers Ed Together
• Parents Driving Drunk with Children in Car
• Training for Alcohol Servers

March, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/Mar_2008.htm
• Technology and Its Impact on How Teens are Communicating
• Internet Addiction Among Teens
• Put Their Phones Down?
• About Myspace! for Parents
• Internet Safety Tips for You and Your Kids

February, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/feb_2008.htm
• What is Anxiety?
• Anxiety Disorders
• Worry Sucks the Life out of Teens: Commentary by Susie Vanderlip
• Teens Worry About...
• Relieving Your Teen's Worries

January, 2008 http://www.legacyofhope.com/January_2008.htm
• Definition of Gossip
• Relational Aggression
• Queen Bees: Girls as Gossip Ringleaders
• Men vs. Women- Gossip Findings
• Defending Ourselves Against Gossip
• Gossip in the Workplace