Please be aware that Milford Regional's Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health will be hosting a parent roundtable this Wednesday evening from 7pm-8:30pm at the hospital. The organizers encourage parents to attend this informative conversation. Please visit www.YourTeen.org to register.
Parent Roundtable Discussion: Teen Marijuana Use
April 25th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Milford Regional Medical Center
Dr. John Kulig M.D., Director of Adolescent Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, will lead the discussion entitled: Marijuana Use: Learn (almost) as much as your teen about it. Parents will learn:
• Why marijuana use is on the rise and what teens know about the drug
• The health risks of marijuana use
• How to counsel teens to refuse marijuana
To register, visit www.YourTeen.org. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Mac Med Spa in Milford. The cost to register is $10 per person or $15 for two people registered together. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Scholarships are available.
Email Shannon@hcommassociates.com for more information.
Additionally, please be aware that Nipmuc Regional will be welcoming the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to the school on May 2 in order to present the Face2Face program. Sheriff Evangelidis will meet with our students to discuss the dangers of drugs and alcohol as well as the importance of good decision-making. Sheriff Evangelidis has been visiting a number of local schools in order to work them in promoting student safety. We are looking forward to welcoming him to Nipmuc next week.
Parent Roundtable Discussion: Teen Marijuana Use
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