Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASA* Chairman and Founder, in San Francisco to Discuss His Parenting Book, 'How to Raise A Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents'

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Founder and Chairman of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, will discuss his new book How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at The Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA.  This is a free community event.  Complimentary books for the first 400 people to register at www.emanuelsf.org/register.

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Califano will share almost 20 years worth of insight and research on what really prevents children from using drugs and alcohol and will help parents understand that they have the greatest influence on their children's decision to use drugs and alcohol.  

Califano will offer advice on how to discuss many of the most daunting parenting topics like:

• When and how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol.
• How to respond when your kid asks, "Did you ever try drugs?"
• How to know when your child is most at risk.
• How to prepare your teen for the freedoms and perils of college.

Califano will be introduced by Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce, D.D., Ph.D.  Following the presentation will be a Q&A session and book signing.

Media is invited to attend.  Note that Califano is available for interviews on the book pre and post event.  To request an interview or confirm attendance contact Lauren Duran (212-841-5260 / [email protected]) or Sulaiman Beg (212-841-5213 / [email protected])

WHAT: Advice driven presentation based on parenting book How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents

WHO: Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASA Founder and Chairman

WHERE: The Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA.

WHEN:        Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

*The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (also known as "CASA") or any of its member organizations, or any other organizations with the name of "CASA".

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SOURCE The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University