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Arcadia Weekly Jun 07, 2012
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“DON’T LET DRUG USE PUT AN END TO YOUR DREAMS”
The City of Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum is hosting a Drug Awareness and Prevention workshop to address “Drugs Use and Broken Dreams” on Thursday, June 7, 6 – 9 p.m. at Rosemead High School, 9063 Mission Drive.
Drugs are in our communities, in our schools, and are more available to our youth than ever. Your child does not have to use drugs or alcohol to be impacted by substance abuse. Their classmates are using and their friends might be using – they can be robbed, manipulated, lied to, and hurt without ever using drugs themselves. Everyone is affected, and prevention starts with education.
This workshop is free and open to the public. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and 6th – 12th grade students are encouraged to attend and learn about:
” Peer pressure
” Drug Identification and Recognition
” Warning signs of drug use
” Physical and Psychological effects of drug use
” Legal Consequences
” Available Community Resources
” The real-life experiences of former drug users
Prior to the meeting, Rosemead High School staff and students will be serving free hot dogs beginning at 6:00 p.m. In addition, there will be information booths.
Program for the evening
6:00 p.m. – Free hot dogs (while supplies last) and Information Booths
7:00 – General Session in GYM
7:15 – Breakout Sessions
Adults – Library
9 -12 grades – Cafeteria
6 – 8 grades – Gym
8:00 – C.A.R.E.S. Session (panel discussion)
9:00 – Information Booths
The Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum is a group of community organizations and individuals, including the City of Rosemead, the Sheriff’s Department, and school districts who are committed to educating parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of their responsibilities in helping young people avoid the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month. The program is part of the Public Safety’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of life in Rosemead.
For more information, please contact Mandy Wong, Public Safety Coordinator, at (626) 569-2292 or mwong@cityofrosemead.org.
