Lemont Police Department Hosts Drug Awareness Class

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont Police Department has a drug, alcohol and tobacco awareness program that is open to teens and young adults to educate about the dangers of chemicals and the effects they have. According to the village newsletter, the DAT program is for young adults, ages 12-21.

Classes will run for an hour and half for two nights, on Monday and Wednesday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The summer classes will be held at the Lemont Police Station, 14600 127th St., on June 26 and 28, July 24 and 26, and Aug. 28 and 30. The cost of the class is $50.

According to the newsletter, the class will provide knowledge of the dangers of heroin, heroin substitutes, street drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

DAT evening classes are held year-round, typically the last Monday and Wednesday of each month.

For more information on DAT classes, call Denise Bode at 815-545-8042 or email dbode@lemont.il.us.