50 Red Flags Of Drug Abuse: West Aurora Program Announced

AURORA, IL — A teenager's bedroom can hide signs of drug and alcohol use. To help spot them and teach adults about current drug trends, West Aurora School District 129 is hosting a program March 3 that will explore 50 red flags of drug abuse.

The event, taking place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Herget Middle School, 1550 Deerpath Road in Aurora, is free and open to adults ages 21 and older. The "Wake Up Call" presentation, in partnership with nonprofit organization Your Choice to Live, is geared toward parents, teachers, grandparents and community members who have an influence on a teenager.

"The rise in the use of vaping devices and other substances among youth is a growing concern," reads a poster about the event. "Are you familiar with carts? Dabs? Box mods? If you have young people in your life, you should be."

The presenters will share personal stories, experiences working with students and families and the things they wish they would've known, according to the event's description. Attendees will also learn proactive strategies to keep kids from using harmful substances.

People interested can register using this link.