Let’s Talk Drug Use

Wednesday, February 25,  7-9 p..m., Eastsound Fire Station

— from Beth Jensen —

The fourth meeting of “Let’s Talk: Reducing Teen Drug Use on Orcas” is happening on Wednesday, February 25, 7-9 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. We need more adults to come! The last meeting had lots of teens but few adults/parents, and the teens wondered if adults really cared about reducing teen drug use.  Let’s show them that we do and want to work together in creating the healthiest environment possible for adolescents on Orcas.

Come and add your voice and opinions about what really matters in keeping our kids safer from developing addictions, overdosing, and drug and alcohol related accidents. We strive to raise awareness of what teens consider “normal” in drug use here on Orcas Island, to figure out ways to delay first-time-use of illegal substances in Orcas kids, and reduce the intensity, frequency, and overall harm in teen drug use.

All community voices are welcome to join in defining healthy norms around teen drug and alcohol use here on Orcas and in assisting in a respectful community brainstorm in prevention and harm reduction strategies.

Teens are welcome to join our discussion, too – your voices are important!