"Prevention programs can assist with behavioral change, but parental
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Alcohol Abuse Still a Problem for Californians; Parents Reminded During Prom and Graduation Seasons to Speak with Their Children about Alcohol Use

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SACRAMENTO , Calif."
The California Highway Patrol reports that each year in the state,
alcohol-related collisions injure nearly 10,000 youth under age 21 and
claim the lives of nearly 300, which is enough to fill more than 340
classrooms. Alcohol ranks third, behind
methamphetamine and heroin, as the primary drug of abuse for
Californians seeking treatment.

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Youth under age 18 account for 4,000
of those admitted for alcohol abuse treatment.

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----It is
imperative that parents speak with their children about alcohol use
during the approaching graduation and prom seasons, California
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) Chief Deputy Director
Thomas Powers announced today.

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There is also substantial evidence that early alcohol use can lead
to treatment later in life.
"The longer we can delay the age of first use of alcohol or drugs,
the less likely a young person will become addicted," said Powers.

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5 million adults are binge drinkers. Ensure teens know that if they make a
mistake they can talk to you about it. DALLAS, North Dallas Bank recently hosted
a reception to honor Holly Amerson and Katy Fritts, two area students who are
the recipients of the 2005 James W. Holly's
special high school recognitions include Teenager of the Month, Most
Outstanding Junior, Academic Excellence and the Joshua Award. Her extracurricular
activities include Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), soccer club,
Spanish club, softball, math club, track and soccer coach.

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"The consequences of alcohol abuse are dangerous and persistent,
affecting the health and safety of all Californians ," said Powers.gov

Amerson is a senior at MacArthur High School in Irving and plans to attend
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Fritts is a senior at J.

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Tips for parents to utilize when talking to their teens about
difficult issues, such as alcohol, include:

Establish open communication.

Understand that your child is growing up, so make an effort to
respect their privacy while still remaining the parent.com

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Katy has been
recognized for her accomplishments in the Who's Who Among American High School
Students, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, President's Education Award
for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Academic Excellence in BCIS, Excellence
in Pre-AP Biology, Outstanding Pre-AP English Student, Outstanding Effort Pre -
AP Algebra 2, and Texas Board Celebration of Excellence.

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5 percent of
11th graders used alcohol. Make it easy for your teen to
speak honestly with you. Set clear, realistic expectations for your
child's behavior. Establish consequences and enforce them.ndbt.

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Over the past 12 years North Dallas Bank has awarded over $92,000 in
scholarships to local underprivileged students.

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The Tyra
Scholarship was named in 1994 after James "Jim" Tyra, who was an advocate of
programs that supported the youth in our community and acted as the bank's
first Community Reinvestment Act officer. Tyra
Memorial Scholarship Program, now in its twelfth year, awards two scholarships
to area seniors from public high schools to help offset college expenses.

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In California, more than 52,000 people are admitted to publicly
funded alcohol treatment each year.

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"During prom and graduation seasons, parents must be especially
vigilant in discussing with their children the potential physical,
emotional and fatal effects of alcohol abuse. In 2002, 88 percent of adults admitted for
alcohol abuse treatment started using alcohol before age 21.ca. Tyra Memorial Scholarship, a four-year
renewing scholarship for graduating seniors of local high schools.