Washington Township School District to Host "Vaping Me Crazy! Weed Between the Lines"
The Washington Township Public Schools will host a free parent seminar Vaping Me Crazy! Weed Between the Lines, on Thursday, April 4, 2019, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Washington Township High School Play House (11/12 auditorium). Sponsored by the Washington Township Municipal Alliance and in conjunction with Steered Straight, Inc., the evening will address growing concerns about the increase in vaping and marijuana legalization through presenter Michael Deleon.
Deleon will share important statistics and assist parents in crafting conversations that they need to have with their children to combat the belief that marijuana use and vaping are harmless. The presentation will share information, including:
- The susceptibility of the adolescent brain to dangerous stimulants (including nicotine) and systemic dangers to the brain and body;
- The escalation of marijuana accessibility and frequency of use among youth as states legalize recreational
and medicinal cannabis use;
- The intense and pervasive marketing of vaping to youth audiences without FDA regulation; and
- The genetic modifications to marijuana, which has altered its potency, and the forms in which it is now readily available, including pure crystals, waxes and e-liquids.
“We are happy to offer this presentation and encourage our community to participate in this critical dialogue,” District director of school counseling Jennifer Grimaldi said. “Current statistics on marijuana usage and vaping among middle school and high school students are troubling and will surely be eye-opening for many parents. We hope the evening will dispel misconceptions and arm those in attendance with accurate information and effective tools to combat these dangerous trends.”
Steered Straight, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing educational programs and materials to youth, families and communities across the country and around the world. For additional information, please visit www.streeredstraight.org.