Ridge Youth To Present Vaping Program On April 24

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Ridge Against Alcohol & Drugs (RAAD) will be presenting "The Nicoteen Generation" an e-cigarette and vaping information presentation on Wednesday, April 24.

The presentation will bring the issue of adolescent vaping to light and educate parents on what vaping devices look like, how they work, where they can be hidden, and the possible consequences of vaping.

Following the presentation there will be a question and answer session with the RAAD students. This presentation is intended for parents and adult community members.

RAAD, Ridges youth leadership group, came up with this program after they determined that the two of the biggest problems affecting young people in Bernards Township are mental health stigma and vaping, according to Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse.

"It is so important for parents to attend so they can be educated about teens and nicotine products," says Audrey West, a junior in RAAD and the Student Representative on the Municipal Alliance. "By participating in our event, parents can learn about the signs of use and what to look for in their home, so they can sooner help their children. This also includes elementary and middle school parents because it’s never too early to learn about upcoming drug trends."

The presentation will be held at Bernards Municipal Building located at 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge in the Warren Craft Meeting Room (Court Room) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

To register, visit www.bernardsalliance.org and follow the link under the program name "The Nicoteen Generation". RSVP is requested but not required.

For any questions, call Kaitlin Cartoccio at 908-204-2523. RAAD is sponsored by the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance, Governors Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and the Somerset County Youth Services Commission and Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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