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Understanding the Effects of Alcohol and other Drug Use on the Adolescent Brain

The Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention presents “Understanding the Effects of Alcohol and other Drug Use on the Adolescent Brain.” The program will be held Thursday, March 10 from 7- 9 p.m. at Broadmeadow School.

Guest speakers will relate the latest research on adolescent brain development, what’s going on with Needham youth behaviors, what Needham leaders and partners are doing regarding prevention and effective parenting strategies to reduce high risk behavior.

A Q&A session will follow the presentations.

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Students in grades nine through 12 are welcome, along with parents.

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