Drug Trends and Parent Intervention, part 2

What

Drug Trends and Parent Intervention, part 2

When

12/8/2016, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Where

Ninth Grade Center auditorium

John Haenes will present a workshop to parents and teachers about the latest information on adolescent drug trends and dispel myths regarding these drugs of abuse. The workshop will included information on the behavioral effects of substance abuse with a focus on brain impact and the health risks associated with heavy use. The workshop covers topics that include:
* New drug trends impacting Texas
* the impact of drugs on brain functioning
* costs to society from drug abuse
* drug paraphernalia, methods of use, and new technology in the drug culture
* review of specific drugs, including addictive potential and a look at the social, emotional, physical, and legal issues surrounding its use.