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Close to Home: The Effects of Drugs on the Community

Close to Home:

The Effects of Drugs on the Community

 Every parent thinks it can’t happen to their family – but drug addiction in teens is present in our community. Listen to the moving testimonies from the father and sibling of a teen addict currently in treatment for Oxycontin abuse, and a brave high school student who is a recovering addict. In addition, Dr. Timothy Browne, a local Psychologist who specializes in addiction will discuss the drugs of choice for local teens, warning signs of addiction and other issues.

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 Witness first-hand the harrowing effects drug addiction has on a family and community and learn to recognize the signs and take necessary precautions to ensure your teen will stay drug-free!

 Parents are the best deterrent to preventing teenage drug use and abuse so please join us!                                

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        Campolindo High School Library

        300 Moraga Road

        Moraga, CA 94556

 Monday, February 28, 2011

 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 

Speakers to include:

  • Dr. Timothy Browne, local Psychologist specializing in addiction
  • Parent and sibling of student in treatment for drug addiction
  • East Bay High School Student and recovering addict

 

Hosted by Campolindo High School Parents Club and Healthy Choices Committee

Parking is available in the back parking lot, by the tennis courts

For More Information and to RSVP please contact Roxy Klein at roxygklein@comcast.net

 

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