New Lenox Holds DEA Drug Education Presentation

NEW LENOX, IL — The village of New Lenox and its Safe Communities America Coalition, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, will bring DEA Special Agent Greg Czaczkowski to speak about drug and substance use issues currently affecting the community.

The village said the presentation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the Community Room at the New Lenox village hall. You can register for the free event online. Those that register and attend will have an opportunity to win a DEA “swag bag.”

The village said Czaczkowski has presented to thousands of youth, including students attending Lincoln-Way High Schools. He will discuss drug trends (including vaping), address concerns on the recent legalization of marijuana in Illinois, and identify the problems with prescription medicines in today’s world.

This program presents fact-based information with powerful images and videos, the village said. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free literature, and have time to talk one-on-one with Czaczkowski.

The DEA will have a K-9 on hand that will demonstrate the dog’s drug-sniffing capabilities. The Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization) will also have a vast display of items from its “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer. The village said Parents will be able to see first-hand the types of paraphernalia currently being utilized, including various items that teens are using to conceal drugs.

This presentation is ideal for parents, school counselors, athletic coaches, youth pastors or anyone that has a connection to youth.