San Dieguito Union H.S. District's Alcohol and Drug Counselors Present 'The Truth About Weed'

"The Truth About Weed – What Every Parent Needs To Know” is a panel presentation with experts in the field of drugs and alcohol and cognitive sciences offering important evidence based information about marijuana use and the effects on the developing brain. Marijuana is the most abused drug among teenagers. Find out about the significant chemical changes to marijuana over the decades, new trends and the effects on the adolescent brain.  

Panelists include Dr. Mary Boyle, Professor of Neuroscience at UCSD. Dr. Boyle has spent decades researching addiction, the adolescent brain and the effects of stress on the brain. Mr. Joe Eberstein of the San Diego County Marijuana Prevention Initiative and Center for Community Research and former NYC police officer, will address the prevalence of marijuana in the community. Mr Joe Olesky, a drug and alcohol counselor for the Recovery, Education and Alcohol/Drug Instruction (READI) program at the San Dieguito Union High School district schools  and former DEA agent, will discuss the emerging trends in our community.

WHERE: Canyon Crest Academy

              Media Center

              5951 Village Center Loop Rd.

              San Diego, CA

WHEN: 6:00 pm, Wednesday November 6, 2013