Learn About the Impact of Alcohol, Marijuana on the Brains of Teens

Find out how alcohol and marijuana affects the brains of teens during a town hall meeting at Watertown High School on Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Teens, parents, and educators of middle and high school students are invited to the event, which is sponsored by the Wayside Multi-Service Center, Watertown Youth Coalition, and Watertown Public Schools.

Keynote speaker Dr. Traci Brooks will discuss the teen brain and talk about why the teen brain is different than the adult brain, why it is more susceptible to addiction, and what parents can do.

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will give the opening remarks, and a panel that includes representatives from the Watertown Public Schools, the Watertown Police Department and others will be part of the discussion and answer audience questions.

See the flyer, on the right, for more information. 

There will be giveaways – including an iPod Touch – and free childcare is available.  

For more information or to RSVP for free childcare, contact Stephanie Sunderland-Ramsey, 617-926-3600 x311 or stephanie_sunderland@waysideyouth.org.