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2011 Press Releases
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CASA Columbia report finds that compared to teens who have frequent family dinners, those who have infrequent family dinners are more likely to be able to get alcohol, prescription drugs or marijuana in an hour or less.
New York, NY September 22, 2011
2010 Press Releases
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CASA Columbia Report finds that teens who have infrequent family dinners (fewer than three per week) are more than twice as likely to say that they expect to try drugs in the future, compared to teens who have frequent family dinners (five to seven times per week).
New York, NY September 22, 2010
2009 Press Releases
- CASA Columbia Report finds teens who have infrequent family dinners likelier to drink, smoke, use marijuana. Sept 28th marks 9th annual Family Day New York, NY, September 23, 2009
2008 Press Releases
- Children who have Frequent Family Dinners Less Likely to use Marijuana, Tobacco, and Drink Alcohol. September 22nd Marks 8th Annual Family Day, CASA Columbia Launches New Tools to Help Celebrate New York, NY, September 15, 2008
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CASA Columbia launches Parenting Forum to discuss challenges in raising Substance-Free Children
New York, NY, February 28, 2008
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First Lady of Wyoming Nancy Freudenthal joins CASA Columbia Family Day as State Honorary Chair
Cheyenne, WY, January 9, 2008
Become a Family Day STAR!
I commit to:
S- Spend time with my kids by having dinner together
T- Talk to them about their friends, interests and the dangers of drugs and alcohol
A- Answer their questions and listen to what they say
R- Recognize that I have the power to help keep my kids substance free!
