Synthetic Marijuana..A Real Concern for Teens.

Synthetic marijuana has been commonly thought of as a cheap version of natural cannabis. It is about to be unmasked for what it really is—a chemical spray of unknown strength, often accompanied by severe side effects.

Professionally packaged and found in stores or on the Internet, Synthetic Marijuana, bath salts and other “designer drugs” have grabbed recent headlines due to the unpredictable, dangerous behaviors and fatalities resulting from use of these illegal synthetic drugs.

  In an effort to educate teens, parents, professionals and educators retired Lt. Joe Pangaro has created a seminar that will explore the different types of designer drugs, including Synthetic Marijuana, Bath Salts and other analogues.

Participants will be trained in the recognition of the signs and symptoms of their use, as well as the dangers associated with these drugs.

Seminars begin promptly at 6:30 pm and are hosted by the Ocean County Library at the following branches:

  Barnegat Branch - Wednesday, April 27 609-698-3331
  Waretown Branch - Monday, May 2 (609) 693-5133

For Teens, Family Members, Educators & General Public. Please Register for FREE Program.

** Professional Development hours are offered and beverages are available at these workshops! *These programs are funded through a community collaboration of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Youth Service Commission, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Human Services Department, the Ocean County Superior Court Juvenile Probation Division, the Ocean County Library, the Municipal Alliance Project and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.