PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – JUULing, Vaping and Concealment ItemsThe
rise in the use of vaping devices and other substances among youth is
a growing concern. Are you familiar with carts? Dabs? Box mods? If you
have young people in your life, you should be. This presentation
provides practical information on current drug trends as well as a
demonstration of vape devices and ways they can be concealed.
The presenters, both with lived experience, combine their personal
stories, experience working with students and families, and sharing
things they wish they would've known into an engaging, real and unique
presentation. This presentation is a MUST SEE for those who are
influential in the lives of youth.
Attendees will also receive a _Wake Up Call Handbook_
[http://www.yourchoice-live.org/new-products/wuchandbook], a 30+ page
comprehensive resource guide with current drugs trends, signs of
abuse, hiding places and relevant paraphernalia, parenting tips and
resources all in one place.
For questions about this event, please contact a Your Choice team
member at yourchoice.live@yahoo.com
Registration not required but appreciated for planning purposes!
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Sandi Lybert [http://www.yourchoice-live.org/team], Founder Your
Choice to Live, Inc - Sandi's personal experience with her son,
Tyler's addiction and her passion for helping others led her to leave
her career in banking to start Your Choice to Live, Inc. In 2017,
Sandi was named the Waukesha County Champion of the Year for her
efforts to promote and improve the quality of life in Waukesha
County.
Ashleigh Nowakowski [http://www.yourchoice-live.org/team], Executive
Director, Your Choice to Live, Inc. - Ashleigh Nowakowski has been
working in the substance abuse prevention field since 2009. Her work
includes speaking in middle and high schools, teaching in health
classes, and working with high risk youth in the Detour program.
Ashleigh also has experience working with youth who are concerned
about a loved one’s substance use. Ashleigh has her Master’s
degree in Public Administration.
WHY ATTEND THIS PRESENTATION:
Schools across the Midwest report that vaping and marijuana devices
are the two most common contraband items students are getting caught
with in school.
Across the United States, e-cigarette use, also known as vaping, is
reaching epidemic proportions among teenagers. According to the
American Lung Association
[https://www.lung.org/about-us/blog/2019/03/vaping-smoke-and-mirrors.html],
more than 3.6 million U.S. middle and high school students have
reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
There are many health concerns with e-cigarette use. Although some
don’t contain nicotine, e-cigarette juices use liquid nicotine
extracted from tobacco and can contain as much nicotine as an entire
pack of cigarettes. There are also concerns about increased exposure
to toxins, including heavy metals, chemical compounds, and other fine
particles that may get absorbed into the lung. Additionally,
e-cigarettes can be used as a delivery system for other drugs.
According to the Surgeon General's health advisory
[https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/surgeon-generals-advisory-on-e-cigarette-use-among-youth-2018.pdf],
about one third of middle and high school students who used
e-cigarettes used them as a delivery device for marijuana. A study
released in September 2018
[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-million-u-s-teens-are-vaping-marijuana-report-finds/],
reported two million middle and high school students vaping marijuana;
equivalent to 1 out of 11 students. Health officials are concerned
about this growing trend "because cannabis use among youth can
adversely affect learning and memory and may impair later academic
achievement and education.”
With the DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, kids have more access to
information than ever before. If a person wants to get “high”, all
they have to do is search the internet. Drug deals are continuously
conducted on social media apps such as snapchat. As parents, it’s
hard to keep up with all the latest trends. This PRESENTATION WILL
ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AS WELL AS GIVE PRACTICAL ADVICE ON HOW TO
PREVENT USE AND KEEP CHILDREN SUBSTANCE FREE. Research shows that
teens who consistently learn about the risks of drug use from their
parents are up to 50% less likely to use substances.
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