Keep Ahead of Current Drug Trends at Prevention Seminar

Since today's youth has easier access to a variety of drugs than past generations, Bensalem Township Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board will hold a seminar on current drug trends on Wednesday.

Prevention Specialist Dave Fialko will present at the "Current Drug Trends: Staying Ahead to Keep Our Youth Safe" seminar, which will be held in the council chambers at the Bensalem Township Municipal Building. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., parents, family members and school professionals will learn more about what kinds of drugs children are exposed to.

"From alcohol to marijuana to synthetics, heroin and prescription drugs, this presentation will cover access issues, addictive properties, physical effects, and how these all effect the development of the adolescent brain," a flyer for the event said.

In addition to information to help educate guests, the Bensalem Township Police Special Investigation Unit will display actual confiscated drug paraphernalia.

The event is free and open to the community, and refreshments will be served.

If you didn't have the chance to RSVP by April 17 but are still interested in attending the seminar, contact Carole Lear at 215-757-8338 or clear128@verizon.net.