Stop Underage Drinking In Tredyffrin

The Tredyffrin Public Library is holding a town hall meeting on Sunday, Nov. 6 to help battle underage drinking in the Tredyffrin Township area.

The community talk will be sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and will be centered around the book "A Better High" by Matt Bellace, Ph.D.

The talk is free and begins at 3 p.m. at the library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford. Teens in attendance will have the chance to get 50 free copies of "A Better High."

Check out the description of "A Better High" from Bellace's website:

A Better High is a powerful tool that can change attitudes about alcohol and drugs. It actually teaches and encourages young people to get high — in safe, positive and natural ways. Author Matt Bellace holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has been involved in youth drug and alcohol prevention efforts since high school. Most importantly, Matt is a passionate and effective speaker who presents his message with humor and lots of audience interaction. He captures that passion in the pages of his book. A Better High offers students, teachers and parents a positive way to talk about alcohol and drugs — and many wholesome ways to get high every day.

SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation with a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities, according to SAMHSA's website.

Teens and parents can register online here, or by calling (610) 688-7092, extension 200, or email Laurie Doan at Ldoan@ccls.org.

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