Would you be able to recognize signs of drug or alcohol abuse and intervene before they become impossible to ignore? Don’t leave it to chance! The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee will host “Hidden in Plain Sight” on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the Verona Community Center in the Ballroom.
Presented by the Center for Prevention and Counseling, this educational exhibit to prevent youth drug use is suitable for parents, other adult community members and any adult who works or cares about young people. An actual simulation of a teenager’s bedroom will be on display for participants to observe, becoming familiar with where and how teens might hide drugs or paraphernalia. Seemingly innocent items, commonly used by youth, could actually indicate a substance abuse problem.
This awareness event will allow adults to be more proactive in helping a young person who might be using drugs. Hear from school counselors, prevention specialists, law enforcement and a lawyer about local drug trends and how to prevent youth substance abuse.
A proactive attendee at a recent presentation had this to say: “I am a Registered Nurse working in a pediatric office, my children are grown but I attended to see what is new in the neighborhood. It was as real eye opener and I took back a lot of information to the office with me.”
The event is free, but VMAC is asking for attendees to RSVP through the Verona Recreation Department’s Community Pass system. For more information, please contact Tina Thompson at The Center at (973)383-4787 or email [email protected].
