Meeting Schedule and Information » Sachem PTA- November 09 AWARE Meeting
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Sachem PTA- November 09 AWARE Meeting
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WHAT: Sachem is AWARE - A Parent Academy (on adolescent addiction)
WHEN: Tues 11/17 at 7pm
WHERE: Sachem East Auditorium
PRESENTED BY:
The Sachem AWARE Committee. Formed in 2008 in response to a noted increase of heroin usage among students, AWARE (Addressing Adolescent Addiction through Rehabilitation and Education) set forth a mission to bring together elected and government officials, school personnel, law enforcement, treatment providers and parents to deal with the issues that emanate from the increased incidence of opiate usage among adolescents
WHAT:
Sachem Is AWARE will look at all aspects of addiction – recognition, prevention, and treatment and provide information and insight for parents and community members. The keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen Dewey, is a Research Investigator in the Center for Neurosciences at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Dewey’s presentation illustrates the effects of drug use on the brain and dispels many misconceptions about recreational and continued drug usage. At a presentation for students in spring 2009, Dr. Dewey’s visuals and straightforward approach captured the audience’s attention and gave educators an opening to discuss drug issues with the student body.. Other presentations will be given from Brentwood Outreach and a parent of a recovering adolescent. After the main presentations, parents and community members will be offered one of five mini-sessions to best fit their concerns. These presentations will cover topics such as treatment options for parents of teens in the local area, support for parents and families dealing with addiction issues and information and response from Suffolk County Police Department.
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Sachem PTA Council
Every Child,One Voice
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