A presentation for the community that will focus on understanding today’s cannabis, some ripple effects as evidenced by other states, and understanding the implications on the adolescent brain and well-being.
The transformation of what marijuana once was - to what marijuana has become - has been mischaracterized and has changed the dynamic of youth use across America.
Special Agent Jay Flaherty will be moderating this discussion / Q&A on the teenage drug epidemic in Northern NJ. Parents will have the opportunity to send in their questions ahead of time for the panel to answer.
Jeff is a professional teen and parent communicator and understands teens and their behaviors. Jeff’s popular messages include topics like violence, bullying, mental health, suicide, drugs and alcohol, respect, and choices.
The Red Ribbon Campaign helps present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. In Mahwah, it enables local D.A.R.E. officers to extend an anti-drug message down into the elementary schools.
Chris Herren is former NBA basketball player, motivational speaker, author and sobriety advocate who struggled with substance abuse for much of his basketball career.
