Welcome Roland Park Country School Parents

Parent-Connect 2007-2008

Topic: Alcohol and High Risk Drinking

Parent-Connect Live Session: October 1st, 8:00-9:00PM EST

High risk drinking and underage alcohol consumption have concerned parents across the nation for years. Our panel of experts provides the truth about the dangers linked to alcohol consumption for teens. The prevalence and incidence of underage drinking are discussed as well as the ways in which parents can influence their child’s decisions regarding consumption.

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Facilitation Guide for Further Discussion of Alcohol and High Risk Drinking

Slides for Review of Alcohol and High Risk Drinking

Family Drug Policy for discussing drug and alcohol use with your teens

Parental Enabling for discussion of ways parents enable drug and alcohol use

Strong Indicators and Risk Factors of Chemical Dependency

Weak Indicators and Risk Factors of Chemical Dependency

Helpful Information for Parents

Roland Park Country School Policies and Resources

RPCS Alcohol Policy

• The RPCS alcohol policy can be found on pages 9-1011 and 9-1012 of the Red Book school handbook.


• RPCS takes action for all infractions against our alcohol policy whether on or off campus.


• RPCS has a limited immunity or "Good Samaritan" policy related to alcohol use. Please see the handbook for more information.

BAC

• The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for anyone under the age of 21 is .02 percent. 

Maryland Laws

• Maryland is a ‘Zero Tolerance’ state and anyone driving with any amount of alcohol in his or her system will lose driving privileges for at least 6 months.


• It is unlawful for anyone under 21 to possess or consume alcoholic beverages.


• It is unlawful for anyone under 21 to knowingly and willfully make any misrepresentations or false statement as to his or her age in order to obtain alcoholic beverages.


• It is unlawful for any person to obtain alcoholic beverages for consumption by an individual who is known to be under 21.

RPCS Alcohol Resources

• RCPS is an FCD partner. For more information, please contact Michael Gimbel at 410.938.3100.

Local Alcohol Resources

• Baltimore Alcoholics Anonymous, 410.663.1922


• Rita Preller LCSW-C, 410.323.1984

National Resources

For Support

• Alcohol & Drug Referral Hotline, 800.252.6465 (24 hours).


• Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention, 800.234.0246, www.collegerecovery.org. Portal for college students in recovery from across the country to connect with each other, get support from each other, and to learn more effective ways to stay sober while staying in college.


• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, www.aabt.org. Has a nationwide listing of therapists.


• Moderation Management, www.moderation.org. Behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes.


• Al-Anon, Alateen Family Group Hotline, 800.344.2666. Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope.


• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), www.aa.org. Learn more about AA as well as find times and places of local AA meetings or events. The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.


• Association of Recovery Schools, www.recoveryschools.org. Advocates for the promotion, strengthening, and expansion of secondary and post-secondary programs designed for students and families committed to achieving success in both education and recovery. Exists to support such schools which, as components of the recovery continuum of care, enroll students committed to being abstinent from alcohol and other drugs and working a program of recovery.

For More Information

• Alcohol Problems & Solutions, www.alcoholinformation.org. Discusses state and local laws as well as controversies surrounding alcohol, zero tolerance laws, drunk driving, and health issues. Fun facts and a “Bar Exam” to test your knowledge of alcohol issues.


• College Drinking: Changing the Culture, www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov. Created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), One-stop resource for comprehensive researchbased information on issues related to alcohol abuse and high risk drinking among college students.


• Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, www.higher edcenter.org. Helps schools and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use. Has many fact sheets.


• Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, www.madd.org. From its humble beginnings 25 years ago, MADD has evolved into one of the most widely supported and well-liked non-profit organizations in America. Learn about how MADD first started, the history of their fight against drunk driving and for victims' rights, and some of their victories along the way.


• Sober Coaching Your Teen, www.sobercoachingyourteen.com. Real help for parents of teens in recovery. Shelly Marshall’s website offers free downloads and guidance for parents reaching out to their at risk teens.


• Young, Sober, & Free, www.youngsoberfree.com. Shelly Marshall’s website offers links to recovery tools and inspirational songs. For the young in recovery (even the young at heart), this is your recovery connection online.

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