Let's Get Smart Educational Series
Monday, 15 September 2008

Substance Abuse

Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:00 AM
at the Filipino Community Center
Presented by: Dr. Agnes Garcia, Medical Services Coordinator and acting Medical Director of King County Detoxification Center now known as Recovery Centers for King County
Topics of Discussion:
  • What is substance abuse?
  • What causes alcohol, drug abuse and addiction?
  • What are its signs and symptoms?
  • Teenagers and drug abuse
  • Effects of drug abuse and addiction
  • Treatment/Recovery
  • Parental knowledge � how to teach your children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

The community, especially parents of school-aged children, is invited to attend this presentation.  It is of utmost importance and urgency for parents to be one step ahead of their children when it comes to the subject of drugs and alcohol. Parents please bring your children with you to this event.  

SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Contact persons:
Nolette Serra, Filipino Community of Seattle 206-722-9372
Narcita Eugenio, Bilingual Family Center, Seattle Public Schools