New Futures Publications
Recommendations for SUCCESS
New Hampshire’s Strategy to Reduce Underage Alcohol Problems
This resource reflects input gathered during a meeting convened in 2004 to review the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine (IOM) landmark report, “Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility,” and to begin to develop recommendations for reducing underage alcohol problems in New Hampshire.
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We Need to Act!
Alcohol and Youth in New Hampshire
WHAT CAN WE DO? Is this a problem that can be solved? Yes. If parents and police, educators and community and state policy leaders, join together as part of the solution, there is a solution.
First,we need to better educate ourselves about underage drinking problems. Then we need to understand that to reduce underage drinking problems, communities must make a long-term commitment to use proven strategies that effect the onset, level, scope, and harm of underage drinking. Finally, we need to involve the whole community in the design and implementation of the best approaches to the problem.
We need to sensitize youth and families to advertising and other promotions that encourage our youth to use alcohol, tobacco,and other drugs, and we all need to understand the important role that genetics and culture play in alcohol use and dependency.
Not an easy task,and not a simple one. It’s probably impossible for a parent, police officer, judge, educator, or anyone acting alone. But if we are willing to step forward and act together to end denial and face this community problem as a community challenge and a community opportunity, we can succeed. Shall we do it? Do we have the political will to make the changes?
Look at the statistics. Think of what is at stake.
Let’s not let our kids drink! We must make a difference.
We Need to Act. NOW!
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We Need to Face the Challenge
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy in New Hampshire 2008
Over the past ten years, countless individuals, policymakers, advocates, state leaders and organizations have worked tirelessly to reduce underage alcohol problems and increase access to alcohol and other drug services in the Granite State. We are working together to create a healthier environment for ourselves, our children, our neighbors, friends and co-workers.
We are changing our state’s approach to alcohol and other drug problems—one program, one phone call, one vote, one public policy at a time.
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We Need to Talk
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems in New Hampshire – 2001
As with the first edition in 1998, the purpose of We Need to Talk – 2001, is to present information about the scope of alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) problems and resources in New Hampshire. Where possible, we have updated Indicators from TALK 1998.
Our hope is that We Need to Talk will continue to stimulate conversation among policy makers, parents, youth, and community leaders about the scope of ATOD problems in New Hampshire, and will foster the involvement of people to look at effective and sustained actions to these challenges.
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We Need Treatment!
Treatment and Recovery for New Hampshire People Who Have Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems
New Hampshire’s citizens have significant rates of alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems. In 1999, it was estimated that 43,000 New Hampshire citizens aged 12 and over were dependent on alcohol or illicit drugs. Twenty-two percent (22%) of adults 18 and older and 34% of high school students were current smokers. 82% of NH adults personally know a relative, close friend, or someone at work who has had a problem with alcohol and/or drugs.
Public policy has been inclined to punish people who have alcohol and other drug problems. However, recent research has revealed the complex biological, genetic, and persistent nature of addiction, and demonstrated the effectiveness of strategic treatment rather than criminal justice sanctions alone. The majority of New Hampshire adults (77%) share this view. Despite these public attitudes and current research, and unlike most other states—people in New Hampshire have limited access to effective treatment resources. THIS MUST CHANGE.
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Advocacy
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