Radio Show To Discuss 'Pharm Parties', The New Frontier In Teenage Substance Abuse
Kristen Petrilla, Director of Prevention, Education, and Corporate Compliance for Quest Recovery and Prevention Services, will be the feature guest on North Ohio's WHBC 1480 Talk Radio show, Wriggling in the Middle, On Monday, September 27th at 9am (Eastern Time).
- Akron, OH (1888PressRelease) September 25, 2010 - Having joined us previously on June 16, 2010 http://www.whbc.com/Wriggling-In-The-Middle/6636686. Kristen comes back to talk about a new wave among kids and teens, Pharmaceutical Swap Meets, known as "Pharm Parties". Which refers to a party where kids pilfer through Mom and Dad's medicine cabinet for any prescription medicines and then take them to a party to share with friends. "Pharm" is short for pharmaceuticals, not farm like the place where we used to sneak off with a keg of beer. While these parties were dangerous enough, today's teens have done us one better.
The risks associated with teen prescription drug abuse are incredible, but communities and parents are having difficulty taking action against it; Why? The truth is that kids today have greater access to prescription medications than ever before simply because of the fact that these drugs are more widely available to the general public for whatever ails. The show will discuss how parents and community can address and prevent the new frontier in teenage crime.
As a chemical dependency counselor, Kristen knows first hand many families do not know what to do if they suspect their child is using alcohol or drugs. The show will confront the issue head-on, despite people's reluctance to discuss it openly. She will share with Wriggling in the Middle listeners her experiences dealing with drinking and drug abuse among kids and teens -- its causes, its consequences, and the profound impact it can have on their health and future.
Kristen Petrilla has a Masters Degree of Arts in Justice Studies and is a licensed chemical dependency counselor and Certified prevention specialist. She is involved with many local community organizations including the Stark County Anti-Drug Coalition; Parents Who Host Lose the Most, Local Weed and Seed Initiatives, and CARE Team.
Co-Hosts:
Dr. Merle D. Griff is an expert on caring for both children and aging parents. She has been a delegate to the last two White House Conferences on Aging and was invited to present at international conferences such as the World Congress of Family and Child and the Annual Conference of the National Council on Aging. She has written extensively on intergenerational dynamics, including Linkages, a book on intergenerational programs, as well as numerous articles including "Intergenerational Play Therapy: The Influence of Grandparents in Family Systems." She is the founder and CEO of Sarah Adult Day Services (http://sarahcare.com), which provides health related care for the elderly in centers so they can remain with their families and socially connected.
Delores Pressley, motivational speaker and personal power expert, is one of the most respected and sought-after experts on success, motivation, confidence and personal power. She is an international keynote speaker, author, coach and founder of the Born Successful Institute and Delores Pressley Worldwide. She helps individuals use personal power to live their ideal life, increase confidence and lead a life of significance. Her story has been touted in Glamour, Washington Post, Black Enterprise, Success, Essence, New York Daily News, Ebony and Marie Claire. She is a frequent media guest and has been interviewed on every major network: (ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX) including America's top rated shows; Oprah and Entertainment Tonight.
About the Show:
Hosted by Dr. Merle Griff and Delores Pressley, this informative and interactive radio show, Wriggling in the Middle, talks about the dilemmas and sometimes the delights of being part of the 'sandwich generation' and responsible for the care of multiple generations. Whether it's caring for both your children and elderly parents, or an aging spouse and your grandchildren, the show will discuss not only the challenges seen every day in keeping families together, but also the lighter side of trying to manage it all.
Wriggling in the Middle can be heard live on WHBC 1480 AM or online at http://www.whbc.com/ each Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Eastern Time). A recording of the show is also available at www.wringglinginthemiddle.com. For more information, contact: LeAnne Blake, info ( @ ) wrigglingonline dot com, or (330) 454-3200.
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