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In Plain Sight: How to Spot Trouble

Learn how to spot substance use and red flags in your home.

North Reading Police, North Reading Youth Services, and The Community Impact Team are hosting a free drop-in open house for adults to learn about the red flags of substance use. The community is welcome to visit North Reading Police Station Monday, February 29, 2016-Friday, March 4th. Two sessions are available daily: 7:30am-10:30am and 5:00pm-7:00pm. Free parking is available at NRPD and at Habitech Homes next door. Resources on substance use prevention and treatment will be available.


Participants will tour a mock teenager’s bedroom highlighting factors that may indicate substance use, hidden in plain sight. Youth Services Director Amy Luckiewicz explained, “We’re going to show you all the newest products on the market to hide drugs, what to watch out for and provide resources. This event is appropriate for all families and for adults who have a concern that a loved-one may be struggling. This is all about prevention.”

Although this is an adult-only program, supervised young children may accompany an adult.

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