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Community Corner

Marijuana: What's the big deal?

Fact: When communities come together, the drug problem recedes


Learn from a leading expert on prevention and
addiction:


  • Facts to debunk common marijuana myths
  • What's new - marijuana then and now
  • Prevention and parenting strategies




A
recipient of the Betty Ford Award for contributions to the field of addiction

medicine and named by her peers as one of the "Best Doctors in
America" in addiction medicine, Dr. Barthwell returns to Barrington to
discuss the real and dangerous consequences of adolescent marijuana use and
will provide tools and strategies for helping parents to help their kids
maintain a healthy lifestyle.

This is a joint event of the Barrington LEADS coalition and the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse
made possible through the support of Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Lake County Health Department,
Illinois Department of Human Services and the Barrington Park District.

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