NH OUTLOOK, Thursday, 6/17/2004
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Now on New Hampshire Outlook:
Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse.
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Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day.
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll.
Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
Many schools around the state are out for the summer and the rest will be wrapping up the school year soon, which means a lot more free-time for many teenagers.
A new study shows that teens under 18 -- are more likely to try alcohol, marijuana or cigarettes for the first time in the summer months.
A U-S Department of Health and Human Services study found that first-time use of marijuana among teenagers rises to 11-percent in June and July --compared to 6-percent in the month of December.
During a recent visit to an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in Dover, the White House Drug Czar said the country needs more people who can speak frankly about the reality of drug use.
John Walters talked about creating more resources like the Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Drug Treatment Center.
He also said the government's new voucher program is working to make treatment more available to addicts.
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Sometimes all a teenager with substance abuse needs is to connect with the right person.
Councilors can often make a difference, helping clients deal with the challenges of becoming and staying sober. The problem is -- out-patient treatment can be difficult to find.
Producer Phil Vaughn met a Litchfield teenager now recovering from drug abuse -- after the courts sent him to the right place.
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Here to talk about Teens and Drug and Alcohol Abuse are:
Riley Regan, the Director of the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention & Recovery -- Kendree Parker, with the Oyster River Community for Healthy Youth, and, Amelia Wolfin, a UNH Facilitator, who meets with highschoolers to discuss the transition to college.
1 RILEY REGAN: How big a problem is teenage SUBSTANCE ABUSE in NH--
and what's the most PREVALENT drug used by teenagers.
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Finally, this was a big day at the statehouse.
As Richard Ager shows us, it was the last chance for some bills to become law. Those were the bills passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the Governor.
It was lawmaker Veto day.
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook -
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I'm Beth Carroll.
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Thanks for watching.
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Recently educators and administrators gathered in Durham to meet characters like Sammy Snail and Dr. Quenton Quark.
It was the first New Hampshire Showcase of Educational Performers.
It was designed as an opportunity for school and community arts coordinators to meet a variety of artists and watch samples of their performances.
Chip Neal has the story.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 1:28 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Many schools around the state are out for the summer and the rest will be wrapping up the school year soon, which means a lot more free-time for many teenagers. A new study shows that teens under 18 -- are more likely to try alcohol, marijuana or cigarettes for the first time in the summer months. A U-S Department of Health and Human Services study found that first-time use of marijuana among teenagers rises to 11-percent in June and July --compared to 6-percent in the month of December. During a recent visit to an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in Dover, the White House Drug Czar said the country needs more people who can speak frankly about the reality of drug use. John Walters talked about creating more resources like the Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Drug Treatment Center. He also said the government's new voucher program is working to make treatment more available to addicts.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Walters\White House Drug Czar
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 1:28 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Many schools around the state are out for the summer and the rest will be wrapping up the school year soon, which means a lot more free-time for many teenagers. A new study shows that teens under 18 -- are more likely to try alcohol, marijuana or cigarettes for the first time in the summer months. A U-S Department of Health and Human Services study found that first-time use of marijuana among teenagers rises to 11-percent in June and July --compared to 6-percent in the month of December. During a recent visit to an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in Dover, the White House Drug Czar said the country needs more people who can speak frankly about the reality of drug use. John Walters talked about creating more resources like the Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Drug Treatment Center. He also said the government's new voucher program is working to make treatment more available to addicts.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Walters\White House Drug Czar
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 1:28 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Many schools around the state are out for the summer and the rest will be wrapping up the school year soon, which means a lot more free-time for many teenagers. A new study shows that teens under 18 -- are more likely to try alcohol, marijuana or cigarettes for the first time in the summer months. A U-S Department of Health and Human Services study found that first-time use of marijuana among teenagers rises to 11-percent in June and July --compared to 6-percent in the month of December. During a recent visit to an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in Dover, the White House Drug Czar said the country needs more people who can speak frankly about the reality of drug use. John Walters talked about creating more resources like the Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Drug Treatment Center. He also said the government's new voucher program is working to make treatment more available to addicts.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Walters\White House Drug Czar
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Sometimes all a teenager with substance abuse needs is to connect with the right person. Councilors can often make a difference, helping clients deal with the challenges of becoming and staying sober. The problem is -- out-patient treatment can be difficult to find. Producer Phil Vaughn met a Litchfield teenager now recovering from drug abuse -- after the courts sent him to the right place.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mark Spear\Litchfield Teen Nicole Spear\Mark's Mother Barry Timmerman\Youth Council of Nashua Joe Diament\New Futures Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Sometimes all a teenager with substance abuse needs is to connect with the right person. Councilors can often make a difference, helping clients deal with the challenges of becoming and staying sober. The problem is -- out-patient treatment can be difficult to find. Producer Phil Vaughn met a Litchfield teenager now recovering from drug abuse -- after the courts sent him to the right place.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mark Spear\Litchfield Teen Nicole Spear\Mark's Mother Barry Timmerman\Youth Council of Nashua Joe Diament\New Futures Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Finally, this was a big day at the statehouse. As Richard Ager shows us, it was the last chance for some bills to become law. Those were the bills passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the Governor. It was lawmaker Veto day.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Richard Ager\NH OutlookMike Trombley\Former Deputy Director Mike Trombley\NH Parimutuel Commission Sen. Iris Estabrook\ District 21 Sen. Robert Boyce\ District 4 Sen. Jane O'Hearn\ District 12 Laura Thibault\NARAL Prochoice NH Rep. Edwin Smith\ District 26
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/17/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Drug and alcohol use among teenagers. the numbers and what New Hampshire is doing to combat abuse. Plus, it looked a bit like a race track at the State House-- lawmakers taking action on legislation for greyhound dog records and much more -- on this, veto day. Finally, this was a big day at the statehouse. As Richard Ager shows us, it was the last chance for some bills to become law. Those were the bills passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the Governor. It was lawmaker Veto day.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Richard Ager\NH OutlookMike Trombley\Former Deputy Director Mike Trombley\NH Parimutuel Commission Sen. Iris Estabrook\ District 21 Sen. Robert Boyce\ District 4 Sen. Jane O'Hearn\ District 12 Laura Thibault\NARAL Prochoice NH Rep. Edwin Smith\ District 26
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Thursday, June 17, 2004:
Began taping the show shortly after 5pm, had to stop after the discussion to wait for a day-of pkg from the State House to be finished in edit. It was done within 10 minutes and we completed taping by 6pm.
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