Hidden in Plain Sight
Wednesday, March 7, 6:30pm
Hidden in Plain Sight is a drug and addiction awareness class for parents of 5th through 12th grade students.Did you know that...
- About 50% of high school seniors do not think it's harmful to try crack or cocaine once or twice and 40% believe it's not harmful to use heroin once or twice.
- 23% of teens have consumed alcohol by 8th grade
- Teens who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use drugs than those who don't.
- Individuals can easily conceal drugs in unexpected ways that are not obvious or detected by others?
Interact in a Q&A that includes:
- Law Enforcement: Jesse James, Altoona Chief of Police
- Mental and Emotional Health: Tracy Strubel, Licensed Trauma Counselor, Jef Whitfield, AODA Counselor; Angie Frenette, Behavioral Health RN
- Personal Stories: Brandon Herman (self) Kim Bergh (family)
- Drugs and Trafficking: Jenny Almquist, Fierce Freedom
- Juvenile System Professional: Casey Velie
