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JAN 09, 2014 Denver, CO – WebMD reports on Colorado’s implementation of a recreational use law for marijuana and mentions the Speak Now campaign’s efforts to reduce teen alcohol and drug use by encouraging parents to discuss these topics with kids.
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NOV 11, 2013 Grand Junction, CO – The Denver Post reports on increasing concern about legalized marijuana making its way to Colorado schools. Christine Harms of the Colorado School Safety Resource Center also mentions Speak Now as a tool for parents to prevent teen drug and alcohol use.
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AUG 28, 2013 Salida, CO – The Mountain Mail reports on the latest efforts from the Speak Now campaign as students head back to school.
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AUG 22, 2013 Denver, CO – Spanish publication El Comercio covers the latest news from the Speak Now campaign, alerting readers to the significant impacts alcohol can have on teens emotions and ability to learn.
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AUG 22, 2013 Hugo, CO – The Eastern Colorado Plainsman shares the Speak Now campaign with parents in the community, and includes information on the impact teen drinking can have on brain development.
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AUG 22, 2013 Limon, CO – Coverage of the Speak Now campaign’s latest efforts in the Limon Leader.
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AUG 19, 2013 Colorado Springs, CO – The Gazette shares the latest information on the importance of parents speaking with their kids about the dangers of teen drinking.
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AUG 15, 2013 Fort Morgan, CO – An article from the Fort Morgan Times on Speak Now’s new information regarding the impact of alcohol on teen brain development.
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AUG 14, 2013 Grand Junction, CO – News Channel 5 reports on the impact frequent teen drinking can have on adolescent brains.
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AUG 14, 2013 Denver, CO – News Release: New School Year Brings New Warning About Teen Drinking
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JUN 16, 2013 Greeley, CO – The Tribune reports on failed compliance checks in Weld County and local efforts to reduce teen drinking.
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JUN 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, CO – The KRDO Morning News talks with Stan Paprocki, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. Alarming new statistics show the ease with which Colorado teens can get alcohol.
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JUN 7, 2013 Denver, CO – Spanish-language newspaper La Prensa reports on the ‘Hable Ahora’ campaign and new findings on underage alcohol sales.
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JUN 6, 2013 Denver, CO – KCEC Univision Spanish-language report on the ‘Hable Ahora’ campaign and illegal alcohol sales to minors.
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JUN 6, 2013 Grand Junction, CO – KKCO News 11 report on new statistics from the Speak Now campaign about failed compliance checks statewide and in Mesa County.
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JUN 5, 2013 Denver, CO - Hundreds of Colorado Businesses Selling Alcohol to Teens
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MAY 30, 2013 Walden, CO – Jackson County Star report on the Speak Now campaign teaming up with CHSAA to promote awareness on issue of teen drinking to high school parents statewide.
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APR 22, 2013 Steamboat Springs, CO – Steamboat Today brief on the use of the Speak Now campaign and “How to Fail Prom” video by Grand Futures Prevention Coalition
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APR 18, 2013 Denver, CO – Spanish-language paper La Prensa reports on the Hable Ahora prom message
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APR 16, 2013 Denver, CO – KOA’s Robbyn Hart speaks with Stan Paprocki, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. As prom approaches for high school students, it’s an important time for parents to start talking with teens about the dangers of underage drinking.
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APR 8, 2013 Denver, CO - Prom Prompts Parents to Talk Teen Drinking
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NOV 26, 2012 Denver, CO – EdNewsColorado.org reports on statewide and community specific efforts to reduce teen drinking
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OCT 04, 2012 Denver, CO – 9News reports on “Youth Champions” working to stop binge drinking in Denver Public Schools
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AUG 14, 2012 Denver, CO - Teen Driving Permits Now Come With Message for Parents
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JUN 25, 2012 Grand Junction, CO – KJCT 8 reports on the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey and the dangerous consequences of underage drinking and driving
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JUN 06, 2012 Grand Junction, CO – KJCT 8 features the Speak Now campaign
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MAY 12, 2012 Pueblo, CO – Local teen magazine Accolades provides students with the latest data on teen drinking
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APR 15, 2012 Denver, CO – KOA’s Robbyn Hart talks about the Speak Now campaign with Stan Paprocki, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health
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APR 14, 2012 Denver, CO – Stan Paprocki, Director of Community Prevention for the Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health, visits KMGH Saturday Morning to discuss teen drinking prevention.
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APR 13, 2012 Denver, CO – Stan Paprocki, Director of Community Prevention for the Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health, discusses the Speak Now campaign on KMGH.
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APR 12, 2012 Burlington, CO – Campaign aims to curb statewide problem of teen drinking
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APR 05, 2012 Pagosa Springs, CO – Campaign aims to curb statewide problem of teen drinking
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APR 05, 2012 Denver, CO – Adolescentes y el alcohol en KDEN Telemundo
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APR 04, 2012 Sterling, CO – Healthy Kids Colorado Survey shows alcohol is youths’ drug of choice
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APR 04, 2012 Denver, CO – Piden “hablar ahora” para reducir el consumo de alcohol entre adolescentes
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APR 03, 2012 Denver, CO - New “Healthy Kids Colorado Survey” Indicates Parents Should “Speak Now”
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