How Parents Can Recognize the Signs of Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol Abuse
Do you know how to detect if your child is using tobacco, vapes, or worse drugs or alcohol? We can help. Visit the Lancaster session on October 7th from 6:30-8:00 PM @ The Conference and Training Center at IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. See attached for more info.
According to the Pennsylvania Youth Survey 2017 (PAYS)*, Pennsylvania students reported higher use during their
lifetime than the national rates for the following:
• Alcohol use: PA 8th graders - 9.9% higher, 10th graders - 10.8% higher, and 12th graders - 7.7% higher than nationally
• Cigarette use: PA 12th graders - 29.0% vs. 26.6% nationally
• Smokeless tobacco use: PA 12th graders - 15.9% vs. 11.0% nationally
• Narcotic prescription drug use: PA 12th graders - 8.8% vs. 6.8% nationally
About the Session:
This FREE parent program will focus on aspects related to adolescent use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Some of
the topics to be discussed include:
• Physical and behavioral symptoms of substance use
• Concealment of substances and paraphernalia
• Packaging of substances
• Prescription medication safety
• Slang terminology
• Where to go for help
• Current trends
Two Opportunities to Attend:
Lancaster session: Presented by Caron Treatment Centers
• October 7, 2019: 6:30-8:00 PM @ The Conference and Training Center at IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster
Lebanon session: Presented by Compass Mark
• October 14, 2019: 6:30-8:00 PM @ IU13 Lebanon County Offices, One Cumberland Street, Lebanon
Who should attend?
Lancaster and Lebanon county parents and guardians. (Attendees must be over 18.)
According to the Pennsylvania Youth Survey 2017 (PAYS)*, Pennsylvania students reported higher use during their
lifetime than the national rates for the following:
• Alcohol use: PA 8th graders - 9.9% higher, 10th graders - 10.8% higher, and 12th graders - 7.7% higher than nationally
• Cigarette use: PA 12th graders - 29.0% vs. 26.6% nationally
• Smokeless tobacco use: PA 12th graders - 15.9% vs. 11.0% nationally
• Narcotic prescription drug use: PA 12th graders - 8.8% vs. 6.8% nationally
*https://www.pccd.pa.gov/Juveni... (p. ES-3)
How to register:
Register at www.iu13.org/TeenSubstanceUse
Contact Information
Susan Billy
Manager of Behavioral Health Support Services
717-606-1622
susan_billy@iu13.org