Teens Talk Drugs – August 24, 2016
On Wednesday, August 24, teens and parents are invited to attend Teens Talk Drugs, the City’s annual hard-hitting drug awareness program. Beginning at 6:00pm, attendees can explore the informational and educational Resource Fair. In addition to the Resource Fair, interested attendees can take part in an interactive demonstration with impairment …
Marijuana: Hidden in Plain Sight
Join us on March 9, 2016 for an informational discussion on Marijuana: Hidden in Plain Sight. Residents are invited to attend this informational and interactive workshop with Detective Bill Velek from the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department. Detective Velek will share informational tips on how to recognize the warning signs of …
Dr. Privett on KHTS
On Monday, August 10, 2015, Dr. Darrin Privett was live on KHTS‘ Families in Action radio show with hosts Cary Quashen and Michael Dougherty to talk about the dangers of marijuana use in teens. Listen to the full show HERE. Dr. Darrin Privett is one of this year’s panel speakers at …
The Immature Teen Brain on Pot Symposium, August 26, 2015
Every year, the City of Santa Clarita hosts a hard-hitting drug awareness program and resource fair for teens and parents. This year’s program, entitled “The Immature Teen Brain on Pot,” will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. At the August …
Pills Kill Symposium Wednesday, August 27, 2014
The shocking truth about prescription pill abuse in Santa Clarita Prescription pills have taken over the landscape of drug abuse among teens and young adults in the last few years. They are highly addictive, pathways to heroin and other illicit drugs, and are too often deadly. The Pills Kill: Prescription …
Teens, Cellphones, Sexting, and Social Media
Teens, Cellphones, Sexting, and Social Media Parents are concerned that today’s teens are not prepared for the barrage of temptations and distractions embedded in today’s online world. This workshop is a practical discussion about what you should know when it comes to teens and technology, and what you can do …