NHS to feature interactive anti-drug program aimed at parents
NORWICH – A presentation designed to bring awareness to parents on the signs of drug use will take place at Norwich High School on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
‘Shawna has a Secret’ is an interactive program by Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation (LEAF) aimed at “any adult who loves a teen” to learn how to identify and understand signs of drug use – and what to do if suspicions of drug use are confirmed.
"The 'Shawna has a Secret' presentation is an interactive way for parents to learn to identify the covert and overt signs of drug use, and then to develop a skillset for what to do next," said NHS Social Worker Kelly Collins-Colosi, LCSW.
The program is open to all parents of students currently in NHS or Norwich Middle School.
“Shawna is a high school student. By all appearances, she seems to be a regular teenager with a variety of interests and friends. However, something is not quite right,” says the program’s description. “Things have been “off” with her for a couple of months and you’re beginning to be concerned. The decision is made to check her room for signs of trouble.”
That’s when the interactive portion comes in.
From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 27, a soup, salad, and pizza dinner will take place at NHS preceding the program, during which time parents will be invited to tour Shawna’s bedroom to look for any apparent signs of drug usage.
Following this portion, LEAF Director Julie Dostal, PhD, LMHC, CPP will present some of the specific signs of drug use and abuse, and what to do if trouble is identified.
"Drug use and abuse is a nationwide epidemic," said Collins-Colosi. "It affects individuals, families, schools, and communities. In a time when there are so many concerns about drug use in our community, this is a new and different presentation to bring awareness to parents."
More information on ‘Shawna has a Secret’ can be found on the LEAF website at www.leafinc.org/shawnahasasecret.
‘Shawna has a Secret’ is an interactive program by Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation (LEAF) aimed at “any adult who loves a teen” to learn how to identify and understand signs of drug use – and what to do if suspicions of drug use are confirmed.
"The 'Shawna has a Secret' presentation is an interactive way for parents to learn to identify the covert and overt signs of drug use, and then to develop a skillset for what to do next," said NHS Social Worker Kelly Collins-Colosi, LCSW.
The program is open to all parents of students currently in NHS or Norwich Middle School.
“Shawna is a high school student. By all appearances, she seems to be a regular teenager with a variety of interests and friends. However, something is not quite right,” says the program’s description. “Things have been “off” with her for a couple of months and you’re beginning to be concerned. The decision is made to check her room for signs of trouble.”
That’s when the interactive portion comes in.
From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 27, a soup, salad, and pizza dinner will take place at NHS preceding the program, during which time parents will be invited to tour Shawna’s bedroom to look for any apparent signs of drug usage.
Following this portion, LEAF Director Julie Dostal, PhD, LMHC, CPP will present some of the specific signs of drug use and abuse, and what to do if trouble is identified.
"Drug use and abuse is a nationwide epidemic," said Collins-Colosi. "It affects individuals, families, schools, and communities. In a time when there are so many concerns about drug use in our community, this is a new and different presentation to bring awareness to parents."
More information on ‘Shawna has a Secret’ can be found on the LEAF website at www.leafinc.org/shawnahasasecret.
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