Standing Together - Tanana Chiefs Conference

Dena’ Nena’ Henash • Our Land Speaks
Vol. 39, No. 5
A REPORT TO THE MEMBER TRIBES OF TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE
MAY 2015
Standing
Together
Calling for the Conservation and Restoration of King Salmon
Attendees of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Meeting in Tanana
Commissioners spoke out at the North
Pacific Fisheries Management Council
(the Council) meeting held in Anchorage
in April. Tribal leaders representing
thousands of subsistence fishermen
throughout the Yukon and its tributaries
are calling for the conservation of Yukon
King salmon through a reduction in
bycatch of Yukon King by the Pollock
industry in the Bering Sea.
Any bycatch is offensive to people
on the river who are not able to harvest
to feed their families. Tribal Leaders
urge, “Every fish counts.” Tribal Leaders
are also calling for a Tribal seat on the
Council, to ensure that those who rely on
the resources to meet their basic needs
have their voice heard at the decisionmaking table.
The April Council followed a historic
meeting in Tanana, where indigenous
leaders representing over 20 Tribal
Governments from Emmonak to Canada,
came together with a unified voice for the
restoration and conservation of Yukon
River King Salmon. This is the 2nd
annual meeting of the Yukon River InterTribal Fish Commission, a body asserting
the Tribal responsibility and authority in
the management of the critical fishery, for
the health and wellbeing of their people,
future generations, and all Alaskans and
Canadians who rely upon the health of the
fisheries.
Last spring, the 1st annual meeting of the
Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
resulted in a self-imposed Yukon King
fishing moratorium amongst Tribes along
the Yukon. This demonstrated the power
of Tribal unity and the sacrifice Alaska
Native people who rely upon the resource
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100 Year Celebration Set For July 6th, 2015
This summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference will be hosting a celebration commemorating the 100th year
since the historic meeting of Tanana Chiefs with Judge Wickersham. This 1915 meeting, represented
the first recorded historical meeting between these tribes and the federal government. The
meeting signified the beginning dialog for the relationship Alaska Native people have with the
United States government in terms of Native land claims and the federal trust responsibility
for Alaska Native people.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, July 6th, 2015
Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall
Fairbanks, AK
In This
Issue:
Village Job Summer Work Youth Interview Energy Drinks: What
Elders
you need to know
Openings Experience
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Page 6
Page 7
MISSION STATEMENT
Tanana Chiefs Conference provides a
unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal
governments through the promotion of
physical and mental wellness, education,
socioeconomic development, and culture
of the Interior Alaska Native people.
VISION
Healthy, Strong, Unified Tribes
TCC EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBERS
Donald Honea Sr./Ruby
1st Traditional Chief
Trimble Gilbert/Arctic Village
2nd Traditional Chief
Victor Joseph/ Tanana
TCC President
Julie Roberts-Hyslop/Tanana
Vice President
Pollock ‘PJ’ Simon, Jr. /Allakaket
Secretary/Treasurer
Donald Adams/Tetlin
Upper Tanana
Nick Alexia Sr./Nikolai
Upper Kuskokwim
Nancy James/Fort Yukon
Yukon Flats
Eugene Paul/Holy Cross
Lower Yukon
Tribes and Tribal Members,
It is already May and time seems to fly by. Since
our annual convention ended, a lot has happened.
Excitement is in the air as the geese arrive and with
the possibility of fresh soup to enjoy. Congratulations to
the winners of this year’s Nenana Ice Classic (I was not
one of them).
As many already know, following the elections at our annual
convention, the Full Board of Directors elected Pollock (PJ) Simon Jr of
Allakaket, as Secretary/Treasurer, the Lower Yukon Subregion re-elected
Eugene Paul and the Upper Kuskokwim re-elected Nick Alexia, Sr. The Yukon
Tanana Subregion selected Frank Thompson of Evansville to fill the vacated
seat formally held by PJ.
I personally want to thank Pat McCarty on behalf of our region for his
contributions, dedication and years of service. Pat always advocated on
improving the lives of the people we serve by expecting better access, quality
programs and open communication, with special emphasis for our tribal
communities, recognizing the needs were great. He supported projects that
assisted in improving the financial state of the organization from a deficit to a
positive operation budget.
Since March, I have traveled to D.C. twice, once to testify at the house
appropriation committee and meet with the Alaska delegation and other
legislators to request support for many of the issues facing us. The second
visit I attended a SAMHSA meeting as a newly appointed National Advisor
Council Member and later met with key legislative staffers to request support for
subsistence language to be added to the Magnuson Stevens Act as a priority,
along with commercial and recreational fisheries. Other legislation we remain
active in is the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization,
urging the house to include language that authorizes tribal and tribal entity
ability to obtain funding to ensure Native student success and Native language
immersion programs. We will continue to advocate for tribal court funding and
passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) regulations. This will provide
the resources to and/or for our tribes to better meet the needs of our people and
strengthen tribal governance. These are just a couple of the many legislative
issues we are working on. In our next publication of The Council Newsletter,
we will provide a complete legislative update.
Additionally, TCC Management and the Executive Board recently reviewed
and updated the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan and assigned the 2015 Resolutions
to appropriate staff, all of which are available to review on our website (www.
tananachiefs.org/resolutions). The strategic plan, along with the resolutions
we received during our annual convention, will guide the organization through
the coming years. Additionally, each year the Executive Board along with
TCC management determine the Vital Few priorities, meaning the “must do
initiatives” for the year. The guidance that we receive from our tribes ensures
that we remain in alignment with their priorities.
This summer, we will be celebrating the centennial of the 1915 meeting of the
Tanana Chiefs with Judge James Wickersham. The celebration will take place
on July 6th in Fairbanks at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall. Everyone is
welcome to join us as we commemorate this historic meeting. (More information
is available on the front of this newsletter). I look forward to seeing you there.
A special note to all of our tribal members who will graduate this year;
CONGRATULATIONS. Our future depends on you.
Frank Thompson/ Evansville
Yukon Tanana
Leo Lolnitz/Koyukuk
Yukon Koyukuk
Peter Demoski/Nulato
Elder Advisor
Gerald Patsy/Nulato
Youth Advisor
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Ana Bassee’,
Victor Joseph
President of Tanana Chiefs Conference
Seeking 2015 graduates
We want to feature our 2015 graduates here in The Council Newsletter! Send your photo and
information to [email protected]
We need your:
• Name
• Tribal Affiliation
•
•
School you are graduating from
Your plans after graduation
You can also include:
• Names of Parents
• Names of Grandparents
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Summer Work Experience
NOTICE TO YOUTH AGE 14-21
If you are interested in summer work experience apply through your Tribal office.
For Fairbanks youth, come see Employment & Training Youth Service on the 5th floor
of the Chief Peter John Tribal Building for an application. You will need to apply online at www.tananachiefs.org for Fairbanks positions.
Summer youth work experience is based off household income. Youth
applications are being taken NOW to determine eligibility. Youth to be considered
for work experience must turn in a completed application as soon as possible.
https://www.tananachiefs.org/youth/
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thank You to the TCC Employment &
Training Department
My name is Trisha Madros, from the Village of Nulato.
I am writing in regards to the funding opportunity that
Tanana Chief Conference Employment and Training
had provided me. I want to Thank the department,
for furthering my education and supporting me at
the Zender Environmental Rural Alaska Community
Environmental Job Training Program (RACEJT) in
Anchorage. This was a four week training, with a twoweek Spring Break in Anchorage. Upon completion
for this training, I received 10 college credits and an
educational endorsement in Rural Waste Management
& Oil spill response technician from the University of
Alaska Fairbanks.
I also received additional certifications in: 40 Hr
HAZWOPER, Confined Space, Spill Response, Home
Fuel Tank Inspection, OSHA 10 Hr Construction Safety,
Rural Alaska Landfill Operation, Freon Removal, Forklift
Operation, CPR/First Aid, Soil and Water Quality Sampling, Job Readiness Skills,
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management.
This opportunity has prepared me for my next goal life. I can’t “Thank You” enough
for your support and believing in me. Upon completion of this training, I was offered
a position at the City of Nulato.Once again, Thank you.
Seed Starting in Circle
Miranda Carroll started seeds at a seed starting workshop in Circle on April
14th. Miranda helped organize the workshop and even cooked lunch for everyone.
About 20 people attended the seed starting workshop taught by Heidi Rader, Tribes
Extension Educator with UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Tanana Chiefs
Conference, including students from the school. They learned which seeds should
be planted indoors, which can be outdoors, appropriate soil for seed starting, and a
variety of other gardening and seed starting tips.
Village Job
Openings
Behavioral Health Aide
Anaktuvuk Pass
Billing Technician II
Galena
Carpenter
Fort Yukon
Community Health Aide/
Practitioner
Tanacross • Rampart
Nenana • Kaltag
Alatna • Circle
Chalkyitsik
Fisheries Technician
Galena
Home Care Provider
Huslia • Allakaket
Laborer
Fort Yukon
Medical Coder I
Koyukuk
Tok Sub-Regional Primary Care
Physician
Tribal Family Youth Specialist
Nikolai
Tribal Workforce Development
Specialist
Tetlin • Ruby
Rampart • Evansville
Chalkyitsik • Alatna
Takotna • Holy Cross
Village Public Safety Officer
Nenana • Minto
Apply online at
www.tananachiefs.org
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Standing Together
Calling for the Conservation and Restoration of King Salmon
Article by Carrie Stevens • Photos by Greg Bringhurst
...Continued from Page 1
are willing to make for the future of the
salmon. For the first time in years the US
met their escapement goal to Canada,
with an estimated 66,000 Kings making it
across the border.
“Escapement is not enough, however,”
advised Eugene Paul, Holy Cross Chief
and Interim Commission Chairman.
“We are not getting a solid return on
our investment, we are finding the fish
making it to the spawning grounds are
not producing high yields. We must
seek progressive management; we must
implement active restoration projects
along the river. Our Tribes and First
Nations are in the perfect position to do
so, we are the first stewards.”
The Commission members noted the
mismanagement of the Yukon River King
by the US, Canadian, and State of Alaska
managers, with no deference to Tribal
Governments resulting in a collapse of
the fishery. The Commission members
asserted the necessity of unified
management of the fishery, with Tribal
Governments and all stakeholders having
a seat at the table. Unified management
must be based upon indigenous knowledge
systems and scientific principles.
“Ten thousand years of experience
trumps five years of surveys,” said Lester
Erhart, Traditional Chief and fishermen
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of Tanana. “I have
fished for over 65
years. We know the
fish, we know their
patterns, we know
when the big healthy
females are going
by, and when they
must be let to pass.
Our
experience
and
knowledge
must be included in
management. It’s as
simple as that.”
The Commission
unanimously passed
a Resolution calling
for unified management of Yukon River
King
Salmon in the 2015 season. The Federal
Subsistence Board is currently preparing
a determination on a Federal takeover of
the fishery in the 2015, without adequate
Tribal Consultation. State and Federal
managers had difficulty explaining what
such a takeover would look like on the
ground, and Tribal Leaders are asking
for clarity. The Commission called for
meaningful Tribal Consultation and a
unified management plan for the 2015
season, including Tribal, Federal and
State managers.
“There is no other way to move forward,
for the health of the salmon, we must be
unified in our management. Salmon do
not heed the checkerboard of jurisdiction
when they are making their journey from
the sea to their spawning grounds, neither
must we. As Tribes, we have shown we will
overcome our own differences and stand
united for the conservation, restoration,
and fair allocation of King. It is time the
Federal and State managers to stand
with us,” said Ben Stevens, traditional
fishermen from Stevens Village and
Tanana Chiefs Hunting and Fishing Task
force Director, reflecting on the progress
made in the historic two-day meeting.
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What Your Zone Won’t Tell You About Your Garden
By Heidi Rader, Tribes Extension Educator with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative
Extension Service and the Tanana Chiefs Conference Region
As the snow melts into the ground,
I’m thinking about the wonderfully warm
winter and what an awfully cold, rainy
summer we just had and am wondering
what this summer will bring.
Unfortunately, I can’t predict the
weather, but by learning more about past
weather we might have a more educated
guess at the future. By understanding
your garden’s microclimate, you’ll be able
to choose plants that will thrive in your
particular neck of the woods.
Many gardeners rely on the USDA
Plant Hardiness Zone map (http://tinyurl.
com/6rryldj) for a quick and dirty synopsis
of the climactic conditions in their garden
— otherwise known as “zones.” Zones are
also a favorite qualifier of some nurseries
and seed companies. There are two main
reasons I encourage you to look beyond
your zone. Zone maps are based on only
one thing — the “average annual extreme
minimum temperature.” They are also
outdated because they are based on data
from 1976 to 2005.
I’m not going to tell you to set up weather
This is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Alaska (2012),
provided by the Agricultural Research Service.
station in your back yard, although that
would be the most accurate thing to do
and there are some fairly inexpensive
digital temperature monitors out there. I’m
going to show you a couple of tools that
will allow you to zoom in on the particular
climactic conditions in your garden, all
from the comfort of your armchair.
First, go to National Oceanic and
Atmospheric
Administration
Climate
Data Online website at http://tinyurl.com/
l4gjey3. Type in your town in the location
box, or navigate using the hand on the
map and zoom in on your location. Select
“annual summaries.” Now you should be
able to see on the map all of weather
stations near you. Find the station closest
to your garden, then click on “full details.”
Note the elevation of the station. Is it
very different from the elevation of your
garden? Is there another nearby station
with a more comparable elevation? Now
scroll down and select the year of the data
you’re interested in on the drop-down
menu. Now click “view data.”
Maybe I’m just excited because there
is a new weather station in
Goldstream Valley near where I
live. I can see from the 2014 annual
summary there were three days in
June and two days in July where
the temperature dropped below 32
degrees. I compared this with the
University Experiment Weather
Station where the temperature did
not drop below 32 degrees at all in
June or July. That made me a little
depressed even though I already
knew that I had several midseason frosts last year. Because
the Goldstream Creek Station is
so new, there is not enough data
to establish normals, however,
This map indicates the NOAA weather stations in and around Fairbanks.
If you go online at http://tinyurl.com/l4gjey3, you can click on the
station closest to your garden or at a similar elevation for more information.
depending on the station, the normal
could be a useful benchmark.
The annual summaries are just a start
and you may want to explore the NOAA
data further, keep your own records, or
note the following characteristics of your
garden:
• The first and last frosts of the
season (and, ugh, mid-season
frosts), which in turn determines the
length of your growing season
• The slope aspect of your garden or
farm
• Hours of direct sun each day — not
to be confused with the day length
• Day length
• Frequency of wind events.
While you’re at it, decide on the best
time to plant your garden in the spring by
looking at the probability of the last frost in
the spring and first frost in the fall in your
area: http://tinyurl.com/mlm4dy3 (click on
Alaska in the drop-down menu).
And learn more about your soil, at http://
tinyurl.com/p3x9cq9.
But don’t forget how important things
like weeding, watering, and fertilizing are
to your garden’s success.
This project was supported by the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA Grant
# 2013-41580-20782. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Andrew Jimmie Wins the Healthy Alaska Natives
Foundation’s President’s Legacy & Leadership Award
Andrew Jimmie of Minto is the 2015 recipient of the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation’s President’s Legacy
& Leadership Award. This award recognizes a leader who has impacted the culture and performance
of the Alaska Tribal Health System and made outstanding contributions towards ANTHC’s vision of
Alaska Natives being the healthiest people in the world.
“Andy’s dedication to the Alaska Tribal Healthcare System is demonstrated through his 24 years of
service, the number of boards and committees he has served on, the countless hours he has spent
in meetings and on airplanes and the many nights spent away from family,” said TCC President
Victor Joseph.
Congratulations, Andy!
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12 Interior Youth Attend TCC’s Convention in Fairbanks
TCC Youth Services was able to
bring in 12 youth delegates to attend
this year’s TCC Annual Convention.
Fort Yukon youth were also in
attendance and participated with
TCC’s youth delegates. Youth had the
opportunity to have dinner with TCC
President Victor Joseph, where they
had the opportunity to ask questions
and receive advice in areas of public
speaking skills, educational goals
and Elder stories. They also had the
opportunity to meet with President of
Doyon, Limited Aaron Schitt and Doris
Miller with Doyon Foundation.
Youth also worked with TCC staff to
submit three resolutions to go before
the TCC Full Board of Directors. Youth
were exposed to higher education
through Teisha Simmons and UAF
staff with a tour or Rural Student
Services, Student rec. center and the
library.
Youth conducted interviews with
Elders around the TCC Region to
learn more about preserving traditional
knowledge and Athabascan language.
They interviewed Elders who they
did not know which allowed a dialog
between Elder and youth to learn a
new fact amongst each other.
Youth delegates in attendance
were: Jolie Murray, Beaver; Devon
Deaton, Beaver; Colton Madros,
Kaltag; Jasmine Olson, Kaltag;
Lena Ambrose, Ruby; Kaylee Druck,
Venetie; Sadie Peter, Northway;
Trisha Jimmie, Northway; Cameron
Hildebrand, Koyukuk; Jocelyn Patsy,
Nulato; Jewels Gilbert, Arctic Village;
Christine Taylor, McGrath. Youth from
Fort Yukon: Mariah Peter, Madison
Cadzow, Ashlynn Strom, Jayleen
Thomas. Chaperones were: Rachel
Titus of Minto, Trisha Madros of
Nulato, Erin Winters of Fairbanks and
Arlene Peter of Ft. Yukon.
Colton Madros Interviews Angela Demientieff of Holy Cross
• Please share two examples how you practice your Native traditions and what I should do to practice our traditions.
Cut fish and do beading. To eat more traditional foods.
• Hunting and fishing is a big part of our subsistence lifestyle. What can I do to help preserve our subsistence lifestyle
and take an active approach? Do not use 6 in fish net. Longer time to fish in the lower Yukon.
• What advice can you give me so I can have a good life? Listen to stories from Elders.
• Can you tell me a word in your native language and what it means? Denag - moose
• What can I do as a young person to help my village? Get an education.
Jewels Gilbert Interviews Anna Frank of Minto
• Please share two examples how you practice your Native traditions and what I should do to practice our traditions.
Here in Fairbanks I share Native food with my family and friends. I go to potlatches and Native dance. Start doing
things with elders and get information for elders. Ask questions.
• Hunting and fishing is a big part of our subsistence lifestyle. What can I do to help preserve our subsistence lifestyle
and take an active approach? Go out hunting with my children and grandchildren. You can start living your own
Native way.
• What advice can you give me so I can have a good life? Stay healthy. No drugs or alcohol or tobacco. Live clean
and have a healthy life.
• Can you tell me a word in your native language and what it means? Ana basse – thank you so very much.
• What can I do as a young person to help my village? Get involved and help with activities in your community. By
doing this you’re learning your leadership skills.
We will be featuring more Youth interviews with Elders in the next edition of The Council Newsletter!
Alaska Youth Academy seeking Youth Between the ages of 15-18 to Attend in July
Earn a First Aide/CPR Certificate, learn defensive tactics, firearm safety, survival techniques, solve crimes using CSI skills, and much more.
This year’s academy is set to take place July 27th-31st, 2015 in Fairbanks.
Deadline to Apply is June 26th, 2015
Applications can be found online at www.tananachiefs.org
or by contacting:
Katina Charles • 907-452-8251 ext.3353 • [email protected]
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Tiffany - Cessation
Mothers day is May 10th. Mothers create a sense of
comfort, and shape the emotional future of all her children.
When Tiffany was 16, her mother—a cigarette smoker—died of lung cancer. Despite
her loss, Tiffany started smoking 3 years later. Tiffany smoked for years before realizing
what she might miss in her own daughter’s life. Tiffany didn’t think about all the ways
smoking hurt her daily life until she quit. Then life quickly started getting better. Food
tasted better. She had more energy and more confidence. She carefully planned to
quit by using nicotine patches, walking, and friends’ support. And there was one big
surprise. “The money I save from not smoking is absolutely great!“
Tiffany’s daughter’s, Jaelin, says she cannot imagine living without her mother. Jaelin
tells her mom how proud she is of her for quitting smoking for good.
Things We Don’t “THINK” About
When Drinking Energy Drinks
Monster, Rock Star, AMP, Red Bull…
these are just a few of the different
brands of energy drinks on the market
today. Energy drinks typically contain
sugar, caffeine, B-vitamins, and a mix of
herbal supplements. Energy drinks are
marketed to teens and young adults and
their popularity has steadily increased.
What used to be just a few brands on the
market has now increased to over 200
different choices. The industry is worth
more than $5 Billion annually.
Energy drinks are marketed as an
easy way to give you energy, wake you
up, increase your athletic performance,
and even make you smarter. They
can be classified as food but most are
considered “dietary supplements.” Dietary
supplements are not regulated the same
way food is and can contain higher
amounts of caffeine than drinks regulated
as “food.”
Do energy drinks really provide the
boost they say they do? Yes and no.
Sugar may give the body a small energy
boost and caffeine is a known stimulant
which can increase alertness and
wakefulness. But those energy boosts do
not last very long and can leave you feeling
even more tired than before you drank an
energy drink. Herbal supplements are
added to help increase the energy boost
but they have not been proven to actually
increase energy or performance and
may in some cases, cause harm. Many
herbal supplements are added because
they contain caffeine which increases the
caffeine levels in these drinks.
Caffeine can stimulate the body by
increasing the release of stress hormones
such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine – both hormones increase
heart rate, blood pressure, and the “fight
or flight” response areas in the brain.
Constant stimulation of this system can
cause your body to be in a stressed state.
Another thing to consider is sleep.
Getting adequate sleep, between 8 – 10
hours a night, is important for a developing
teenage brain. Caffeine can interrupt
that sleep process causing teenagers to
consume more caffeine to stay awake
making the problem worse.
Energy drinks can be popular with
teens, young adults and even children
but some research shows they may affect
brain development. Until about the age
of 25, our brains are still growing and
developing by trimming away unused
pathways and reinforcing those that
are used regularly. The last area of our
brain to develop is the pre-frontal cortex
which allows us to rationally think through
decisions and use good judgment. This
entire process makes our brains faster
and more efficient.
Stimulants such as caffeine may cause
certain pathways in your brain to release
neurotransmitters (moves signals from
nerves to other nerves). Neurotransmitters
such as dopamine make you feel good.
Another neurotransmitter, serotonin can
affect your appetite, sleep, memory,
learning, temperature regulation, mood,
and behavior.
Consuming caffeine causes the release
of serotonin and dopamine in the brain.
If you consume caffeine frequently you
are constantly stimulating your brain
to release dopamine and serotonin.
Constant stimulation may cause your
brain to decrease the amount normally
produced. The same area of your brain
is also stimulated by alcohol and certain
drugs. Regulation of serotonin and
dopamine in the brain is believed to play
a role in the development of some mental
health disorders such as depression.
So is having an energy drink once in
a while a problem? Probably not. Most
people including teenagers can handle
smaller amounts of caffeine without any
problems. However, consuming large
amounts of caffeine can lead to a stressed
body and mind. Teenagers, whose brain
are still growing may develop pathways in
their brain that encourage stimulation of
the pleasure centers of the brain (same
area as alcohol and drugs) and less
development of the pre-frontal cortex that
helps with rational thinking and decision
making. Several studies have looked
at the consumption of energy drinks in
relationship to risky behaviors (alcohol
use, tobacco use, illicit drug use, etc) and
found individuals who used energy drinks
daily or almost daily were more likely to
engage in risky behaviors than those
individuals who did not regularly consume
energy drinks.
It’s important to be aware of the potential
dangers of drinking energy drinks. Energy
drinks may seem harmless because
they are sold in the grocery store next to
many other safe products. But they can
be dangerous, especially for children
and teenagers. To provide yourself and
children the best opportunity for good
health make sure to eat a healthy diet, be
actively daily and get adequate amounts
of sleep. Your brain and body count on it!
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