Substance Use Prevention-Signs & Symptoms Workshop

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 8, 2006) – Scottsdale Unified School District invites parents, teachers and community members to attend The Academy workshop entitled Substance Use Prevention-Signs & Symptoms at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 14, in the Media Center at Coronado High School, 2501 N. 74th St., Scottsdale.

At this session, you will be provided with information and tools to assist in determining if your teen is experimenting with drugs.

The program will be presented by Community Bridges. Community Bridges' mission is to provide the highest quality clinical treatment, community development, family preservation, prevention and education services to assist communities to reduce crime, lower health care costs and decrease dependence on welfare.

In addition, teachers who attend the presentation can receive Career Ladder hours or staff development points, as well as recertification credits.

Future Academy topics include sexual health, family communication and preparing for the "real world". To view the complete Academy calendar, please visit the district Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/forparents/The%20Academy2005-2006.pdf.

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