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Parenting Strategies – How to Talk about Drug Use in Popular Media
April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
HC DrugFree and the Howard County Local Children’s Board present:
Parenting Strategies – How to Talk About Drug Use in Popular Media
featuring Dr. Aaron Wiener
Depictions of drug and alcohol use is widespread in current media, including shows often viewed by teenagers such as Stranger Things, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix and HBO’s Euphoria. Given that research indicates that exposure to these messages increases teenage substance use, what can parents do to protect their children?
Join Dr. Weiner for an exploration of the psychological impact of drug use in media, as well as actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to help teenagers navigate this complicated social and cultural terrain.
April 16, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
FREE on Zoom: Join here
