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S-U-M-M-E-R Tips from Positive Directions

Positive Directions would like to remind parents that summer vacation means many teens are looking forward to more free time and less responsibility.  For precisely this reason, the summer months can present new challenges for parents.Here’s a list of simple things parents can say and do to help their kids stay alcohol and drug free. 1.  [...]

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The Power of Parents: Positive Directions Provides some Great Information

Did you know… Parents who had clear discussions with their children around the risks of underage drinking before the age of 10, had children who were less likely to initiate alcohol use early. Children who drink before the age of 15 are 4 times more likely to develop a lifelong dependency on alcohol. It is [...]

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Detective Carl Filsinger Answers Questions on Underage Drinking

Detective Carl Filsinger, Weston Police Department moderates Weston’s eWatch Yahoo Group: Q.  Can parents legally buy a drink for their own under 18 child in a restaurant? Offer a glass of wine at home? And what about a child who is 18, but not 21 yet? A restaurant cannot serve anyone under the age of [...]

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New York Times: Drinking, Driving and Paying

Excellent essay on Drinking & Driving: Drinking, Driving and Paying By DAVID UPDIKE Published: December 3, 2010 The consequences and calculations of being over the legal limit. Here’s what can happen: You attend a small dinner party at your brother’s house with your 80-year-old mother, your visiting 74-year-old second cousin from Holland and assorted other [...]

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In The News: Caffeine Alcohol Drinks Unsafe

We are sharing the latest news on caffeinated alcoholic beverages Click on this link for a recent article from CNN: CAFFEINE ALCOHOL DRINKS UNSAFE

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Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

A message from Weston Detective Carl Filsinger Prom Night Safety Tips For Parents Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child. Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions that have been approved by the school? Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss [...]

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