This program is for ADULTS only. Free. Open to all adults. No RSVP needed.

Long Reach High School is pleased to partner with HC DrugFree to bring Dr. Amelia Arria, Director, Center on Young Adult Health and Development at the University of Maryland School of Public Health to share her expertise with parents and other community members.

This presentation will focus on areas of concern for high school parents and the impact of substance use, particularly marijuana, on academic performance.

Dr. Arria’s research focuses on health risk behaviors among college students and how these issues interfere with academic performance.

HC DrugFree’s Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi will discuss vaping and what’s happening in Howard County. She will also have a display for parents/adults to view of hats sold locally with hidden drug pockets and many other common household items used to hide drugs.