Mayors Task Force on Youth Alcohol and Drug Use member, Dr. Kris Matson, wrote a guest column for the Northfield News titled “Are Our teens children or adults?“. Dr. Matson was interviewed about this topic by KYMN Radio’s Jeff Johnson.
'Guest Columns' Archive
Dr. Matson asks “Are our teens children or adults?”
Published January 25, 2010.
Not my kid: Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use
Published November 17, 2009.
Not my kid: Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use By: JOAN JANUSZ, Guest Columnist Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:51 pm from the Northfield News: All of us have built in denial systems; we even deny that we are in denial! Sometimes this serves us well, protects us and is helpful. However it can also [...]
“Stories: Addiction and Recovery in Northfield” A Town Hall Meeting at the Moravian Church, Nov. 8th.
Published October 26, 2009.
The Moravian Church will host its third Town Hall Meeting Sunday, November 8th at 3 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The topic is “Stories: Addiction and Recovery in Northfield”. Pastor Amy explained the event and issued an invitation in a Northfield News guest column. KYMN radio’s Jeff Johnson [...]
Transition Year
Published June 15, 2009.
Transition Can Be Difficult By Sharon Henry As our seniors graduate from high school, the most common questions they get asked are “where are you going to college” or “what are your plans “? So much hinges on those questions; there’s a lot of pressure and stress put on these young people at a critical [...]
One Year Later … What Has Been Done?
Published January 1, 2009.
Reemergence of substance abuse issues, specifically heroin, may come as a surprise, like old news, something that happened last summer. As the Northfield News reports, this is not old news for some, but an ongoing struggle with substance use. Some people continue to face challenges related to theirs or someone else’s drug/alcohol daily. What’s being [...]
What Does Addiction Mean to our Community?
Published December 15, 2008.
The faces of drug users are less distinguishable than many realize. She’s your daughter; he’s my son. They’re the middle-aged couple next door. She’s your babysitter; he’s your newspaper carrier or pizza delivery person. They include people who use tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs. When people start to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or use marijuana, [...]
Every Day of Every Week
Published December 1, 2008.
If you wanted to keep from getting sunburned, would you apply sunscreen for only one day? Or would it be enough to eat balanced meals for just one week each year if you wanted to be really healthy? Those would be ineffective ways to deal with serious issues. Maintaining your health or preventing skin damage [...]
It’s Easy for Teens to get Alcohol by Kathy Sandberg
Published November 15, 2008.
That’s what a recent nationwide poll of teens says about underage youth and alcohol use. The poll, conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA), shows two out of three teens reporting they get alcohol from their homes without their parents’ knowledge. Perhaps more disturbing, one-third said that it is also easy to obtain alcohol from [...]
Adults Providing Alcohol to Kids by Kathy Sandberg
Published November 1, 2008.
Last week when a local man went to court on charges connected to teens drinking on his property, a group of local community members went to court, too. They went to watch what would happen and to send a message to the court system that underage drinking is a serious risk to our youth. Court [...]
Alcohol and Drug Use New Support for Youth and Families by Joan Janusz
Published October 1, 2008.
How did this happen? What can we do? Are others dealing with the same issues? These are common questions when a loved one struggles with alcohol or other drug use. Not only is the individual using chemicals affected, but also friends, family and the whole community. Dealing with alcohol/drug use is a challenging journey; support [...]
