Congratulations to Ms. Miller’s class. Honorable Mention in door decorating contest
Congratulations to Mr. Riddeau’s Spanish Class for winning Red Ribbon week door decorating contes!
Door decoration contest for Red Ribbon week
Door decoration contest for Red Ribbon Week.
MARIJUANA STATISTICS
• Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used for the first time. Approximately 7,000 people try marijuana for the first time every day.
• Out of 2.6 million people who tried marijuana for the first time, over half were under the age of 18.
• The majority of youths aged 12 to 17 do not perceive a great risk from smoking marijuana.
• Marijuana had the highest rates of dependence out of all illicit substances in 2011.
TOBACCO AND NICOTINE STATISTICS
• Tobacco-related costs for the United States is over $190 billion (healthcare costs, loss of productivity, etc.)
• The rate of illicit drug use was 9.5 times higher in 2011 for teens who smoked cigarettes than those who didn’t.
• Tobacco causes more deaths each year than all other substance abuse related deaths combined.
• Tobacco users in general are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. Over 40% of cigarette smokers reported binge drinking in 2011.
• The rates of pack-a-day smokers among those aged 18 to 25 has decreased by over 13% since 2002.
ALCOHOL STATISTICS
• Binge drinking is more common in men; 9.1% of men 12 and older reported heavy drinking 5 or more days in a month, while 2.6% of women reported this.
• Over 11% of Americans have driven under the influence.
• Out of 16.6 million people with alcoholism, 2.6 million were also dependent on an illicit substance.
• It is estimated that over 95% of those who need treatment for alcoholism do not feel they need treatment.
• More people receive treatment for alcohol than any other substance.
• Over 30% of those who received treatment in 2011 reported using public or private health insurance to pay for treatment.
STATISTICS ON ADDICTION IN AMERICA
• Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction (excluding tobacco).
• 100 people die every day from drug overdoses. This rate has tripled in the past 20 years.
• Over 5 million emergency room visits in 2011 were drug related.
• 2.6 million people with addictions have a dependence on both alcohol and illicit drugs.
• 9.4 million people in 2011 reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs.
• 6.8 million people with an addiction have a mental illness.
• Rates of illicit drug use is highest among those aged 18 to 25.
• Over 90% of those with an addiction began drinking, smoking or using illicit drugs before the age of 18.
Jones Longhorns are Proud To Be Drug Free!!
DID YOU KNOW?...
1. More teens die from prescription drugs than heroin/cocaine combined.
2. In 2013, more high school seniors regularly used marijuana than cigarettes as 22.7% smoked pot in the last month, compared to 16.3% who smoked cigarettes.
3. 60% of seniors don't see regular marijana use as harmful, but THC (the active ingredient in the drug that causes addiction) is nearly 5 times stronger than it was 20 years ago.
4. 1/3 of teenagers who live in states with medical marijuana laws get their pot from other people's prescriptions.
5. The United States represents 5% of the world's population and 75% of prescription drugs taken. 60% of teens who abuse prescription drugs get them free from friends and relatives.
6. Adderall use (often prescribed to treat ADHD) has increased among high school seniors from 5.4% in 2009 to 7.5% this year.
7. 54% of high school seniors do not think regular steroid use is harmful, the lowest number since 1980, when the National Institute on Drug Abuse started asking about perception on steroids.
8. By the 8th grade, 28% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 15% have smoked cigarettes, and 16.5% have used marijuana.
9. Teens who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use drugs than those who don't.
10. 6.5% of high school seniors smoke pot daily, up from 5.1% five years ago. Meanwhile, less than 20% of 12th graders think occasional use is harmful, while less than 40% see regular use as harmful (lowest numbers since 1983).
11. About 50% of high school seniors do not think it's harmful to try crack or cocaine once or twice and 40% believe it's not harmful to use heroin once or twice.
JONES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: TODAY IS REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER 8 ACT. REGISTER AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG
Jones High School Students wanting/needing ACT score Friday November 2 is registration deadline for December 8 ACT. Register at http://ACTSTUDENT.org
Did you know...? (Alcohol and Prescription Drug Facts)
• In the U.S., about 5,000 people under age 21 die each year from injuries caused by underage drinking, more than 40% in car crashes. • More than 4 in 10 people who begin drinking before age 15 eventually become alcoholics • Since 2003, prescription pain medications like Vicodin and OxyContin have been involved in more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined.
• It is only safe to use prescription drugs when they are prescribed to YOU, by a doctor, for a CURRENT problem.
• Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.” It’s important to bring some of these facts home and talk with your parents or another trusted adult about drug and alcohol use. There is no shame in reaching out for help if you or someone you know needs it.
• If you or someone you know is struggling with drug use or addiction, give them the number to the confidential hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). There is treatment for drug addiction, and it works. It’s never too late to reach out for help.
Drugs and Alcohol do not solve your problems! They only mask and eventually generate more problems.
JHS Seniors interested in OSU: Our OSU Admissions rep will be at Jones High School on November 8. If you would like to visit with him sign up with Mr. Moses
Did you know...? (Tobacco & Marijuana Facts)
• Research says that teens who see characters in movies and on television smoking cigarettes are more likely to smoke themselves. Most people who start smoking cigarettes in their teenage years become regular smokers by the time they are 18.
• About 440,000 Americans die EVERY YEAR from diseases associated with tobacco use.
• Smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff) increase your risk of getting cancer (especially oral cancers).
• A lot of people believe the myth that marijuana is not addictive, but it’s not true. In fact, about 1 in 11 people become addicted to marijuana.
• Marijuana can hurt your lungs, affect your thinking skills, and alter your motor skills.
• “Spice” (also known as K2) is considered to be a “fake” version of marijuana. Spice has put lots of people into emergency rooms with symptoms like vomiting, confusion, and hallucinations.
“Every 15 minutes someone in the United States dies as a result of drugs and/or alcohol. This is someone’s mom, dad, brother, sister. “ Jones High School Jones Against Drugs does not want you to be one of these deaths. JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL!
Rose State recruiter will be at Jones High School on Wednesday, November 14. IF you are interested in Rose State sign up with Mr. Moses to meet with recruiter.
Jones High School students: Jones can nominate one student to serve on the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15. This council will meet twice during spring semester. Meetings will be in OKC and student will have to provide own transportation. See Mr. Moses asap if you are interested
Students needing ACT Prep Class. Mr. Weaver at OCS is hosting a four night workshop end of NOvember through first week of December. See Flyer for more information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/251634/ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx