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Learn How The Internet Influences Drug Use In Teens And Young Adults

Police Chief David A. Paprota will present "Your Child and the Internet: If You Only Knew" tonight at Lacey Township High School.

Lacey Township’s Drug Task Force will host a special event at the Lacey Township High School on Wednesday, Feb 11, with information tables opening at 6:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, followed by presentations beginning in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

The presentations will address the drug problem affecting today’s society and the negative impact on our community. Parents and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Child care will be available in the gymnasium during the event. Substance abuse representatives and resource information will be available on site. The event is free.

Chief David A. Paprota will provide a year-in-review to attendees, then will conduct a special presentation to parents on the influence of the Internet and social media on drug usage among teens and young adults.

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Residents of Lacey Township are encouraged to attend this event and become a part of the effort to mitigate the problem of drug addiction, which has afflicted too many in our community.

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