FREE DEA Drug Education Presentation

PRESENTATION TO LEARN ABOUT DRUG AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES THAT ARE CURRENTLY AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY. The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Communities America Coalition, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chicago Field Division, are excited to bring DEA Special Agent Greg Czaczkowski to speak to the community about drug and substance use issues that are currently affecting our community. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall. Those that register and attend will have an opportunity to win a DEA “swag bag.” SA Czaczkowski has presented to thousands of youth, including students attending our Lincoln-Way High Schools. He brings a wealth of information on drug trends (including Vaping), addresses concerns on the recent legalization of marijuana in Illinois, and identifies the problems with prescription medicines in today’s world. Parents will see what’s going on in today’s society, and what their students are facing in school. This program is 60-minutes of fact-based information loaded with powerful images and videos. It’s half-informational and half-motivational, with powerful and true personal stories that have proven to engage and enlighten the public. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free literature, and have time to talk one-on-one with Agent Czaczkowski. As an added bonus, the DEA will also have a K-9 on hand that will demonstrate the dog’s drug-sniffing capabilities. Lastly, HERO (Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization) will also have a vast display of items from its “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer. Parents will be able to see first hand the types of paraphernalia currently being utilized, including various items that teens are using to conceal drugs. This PRESENTATION IS IDEAL FOR PARENTS, school counselors, athletic coaches, youth pastors or anyone that has a connection to youth. Aside from registration, additional questions regarding this PRESENTATION MAY BE DIRECTED TO DANIEL MARTIN, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of NEW LENOX - dmartin@newlenox.net or (815) 462-6493.