How to tell if your teen is using drugs

Posted January 10, 2017 10:00 pm

By Peg Mannion Glenbard High School District 87

The Glenbard Parent Series presents "How to Identify If Your Teen Is Using Drugs" for Spanish-speaking parents at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the library at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St. Lombard.

Drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, are easily available to children and adolescents, and all are at risk for substance abuse. The ability to recognize this fact will allow adults to reduce the risks.

Mental health counselor Leida Woodham of Breaking Free in Aurora will outline the signs and symptoms as well as communication skills and protective factors that will make a difference in a teen's decision to be drug-free.

For information, visit glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.

If you go

What: "How to Identify If Your Teen Is Using Drugs" in Spanish

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19

Where: Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St., Lombard

Cost: Free

Info: (630) 942-7668 or glenbardpgs.org