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Mayor Samson D. Steinman has announced that the Rahway Prevention Coalition will partner with the Health and Wellness Coalition of Union County to host a parent program on emerging trends in youth marijuana use on Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 1 City Hall Plaza.
The featured presenter will be Timothy Shoemaker, a veteran police officer, drug educator and founder of MPowered Parent, a resource that helps parents navigate the complicated teen drug scene.
With more than 20 years of teaching experience and the latest in audio-visual technology, Shoemaker brings the clandestine world of the recreational drug user right to parents in an unparalleled presentation. This is a one-of-a-kind class that goes well beyond slides and photos, bringing you up close and personal with the latest in teen marijuana trends. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Closely inspect real drug paraphernalia and drug placebos
• Witness live demonstrations of concealment products & techniques
• Learn reliable real-world methods for detecting marijuana
• Explore research-based parenting techniques proven to reduce substance use among teens.
Late last year, the City of Rahway was awarded the highly competitive 2014 Drug Free Communities Support Grant providing funding for the Rahway Prevention Coalition to organize in an effort prevent youth substance use. The long-range objectives of this five-year grant call for a measurable decrease in substance use by changing the youth culture to one that does not promote or accept alcohol and marijuana use. Defend Your Teen is presented in partnership with the Rahway Police Department, the Rahway Municipal Alliance and the Health and Wellness Coalition of Union County.
The program is funded in part by the Drug Free Communities Grant, administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and is free to attend. Seating is limited and advance registration is encouraged. To register, visit www.Facebook.com/RahwayPreventionCoalition.