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Hersey has candid program on drugs, teens

Posted October 25, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Report

John Hersey High School will host "Kids and Drugs: Focus on Prevention," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the school's theater, 1900 E. Thomas St. in Arlington Heights.

All parents of District 214 students and district employees are welcome.

John McGuiness and Marta McGuiness of Families and Adolescents in Recovery will be the keynote speakers. F.A.I.R. is an intensive outpatient and aftercare treatment program serving area teens and their families. Also included on the program are teens in recovery and parents of a recovering teen, who will discuss their experiences.

The program will identify drug trends in the community, reasons why teens use drugs and alcohol, underlying factors that contribute to substance abuse, effects of drugs on families, and resources and assistance for parents.

Call Student Services at Hersey, (847) 718-4822.

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