Edibles, Vapes, & Spiked Seltzers
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Edibles, Vapes, & Spiked Seltzers

Tips for talking with your teens about alcohol & drugs in today's world.

By Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)

Date and time

Tuesday, May 14 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Pollard Middle School

200 Harris Avenue Needham, MA 02492

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

The program will include:

  • A presentation by Dr. Medina about youth substance use trends he is seeing in his pediatric practice and provide parents with the language they can use to start conversations with their children.
  • Panel discussion and Q&A with Dr. Medina, Tamatha Bibbo, Principal at Pollard Middle School, Sara Shine, Director of Needham Youth and Family Services, and a Needham High School SALSA* student.

*Students Advocating Life without Substance Abuse, a student-led school health and wellness club

Dr. Safdar Medina, MD, is the Pediatric Director at Tri-River Health Center in Uxbridge, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School, and School Physician for the Northborough/Southborough School District. Dr. Medina treats young people navigating mental health and addiction.

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Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)

The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) is a collaborative, community coalition whose mission is to reduce alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use among Needham youth. Through community education, partnership and strategic action SPAN works to decrease the risk factor and increase the protective factors associated with substance use to enhance the health and safety of our youth.