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Empower Teens to Make Good Choices video now online
Orland Park Substance Awareness Forum and District 230 hosted informative event with practical tips for parents
The Orland Park Substance Awareness Forum and High School District 230 hosted the Empower Teens to Make Good Choices: Practical Tips for Parents event.
"The reason we are here tonight is that we all agree that the physical and emotional safety and well0being of our children are primary goals of our community," said District 230 School Board President Rick Nogal. "And, it truly takes a community effort to educate and support students through their sometimes challenging teen years."
An expert panel shared practical tips for parents and then answered questions from the audience.
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Dr. Leonard Spishakoff from Palos Community Hospital discussed alcohol use and dependence. Counselor and Outreach Coordinator at Orland Township Youth and Family Counseling Cheryl Kokaska addressed marijuana use and terminology. Rosecrance Community Relations Coordinator Rachel Ridge shared information about prescription drug use and terminology and the connection to heroin use. Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy spoke about prevention, education and enforcement. District 230 Student Assistance Coordinator Jessica Nelson shared signs, symptoms and first steps to get help for teens.
A video of the panel discussion can be seen here.
