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The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Teen Brain
Your Brain Is Never the Same After Drug Use You will learn: • how the adolescent brain differs from the adult brain • how drug exposure duri
Save the Date – The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Teen Brain – 11-5-15
Who: The Community Parent Center and the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
What: “The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Teen Brain”
Presented by Stephen L. Dewey, PhD.
Director -Laboratory for Behavioral and Molecular Neuroimaging
North Shore-LIJ Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
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When: Thursday, November 5, 2015 – 7:00pm
Where: Brookside School – Board Room – Rm.#13
1260 Meadowbrook Road – N. Merrick, NY 11566
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Why: The purpose of Dr. Stephen L Dewey’s presentation; “The Effects of Drugs of Abuse on the Teen Brain,” is to educate parents, students, professionals and communities at large on the effects abusive drugs have on the human brain. Dr. Dewey discusses a range of drugs of abuse including illicit drugs, prescription drugs, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, energy drinks, caffeine, e-cigarettes and Flakka. Additionally, through the use of actual PET images, he explains how alcohol and drug use affect the developing adolescent and adult brain. His format is non-judgmental and is based on objective scientific data. The presentation empowers teachers, parents, administrators, staff and communities at large, with the knowledge and confidence to guide their children/students through the adolescent and teen years.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is appreciated
If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Community Parent Center
E-mail: cpc1260A@hotmail.com OR Phone - 516-992-1087
