Parents Association

Save the Date!
Drug Abuse Prevention and Boundary Setting
Presenter: Mike Nerney
Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m.
At The Harvey School Study Hall

When describing substance abuse, many adolescents use terms like “clambake,” “green fairy,” “candy flip,” or “mini thins.” But what exactly do they mean? Find out as internationally known lecturer and substance abuse expert Mike Nerney talks about the scope of the problem nationally, statewide and in the local community. This funny, passionate and thought-provoking presenter will explore the underlying reasons for the increase in substance abuse among teens, discuss new drug trends and high risk behaviors, and talk about prevention strategies.

Nerney, the former director of the Training Institute of Narcotic and Drug Research, Inc. (NDRI), has designed and delivered several substance abuse training programs focused on youth. He is an internationally known lecturer, and has served as consultant to a number of federal and state agencies.

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