Retired DEA Agent Talks To South Brunswick Parents Jan. 23

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Parents' Academy will hold their next workshop "Hidden in Plain Sight" next Thursday, January 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Crossroads North Middle School.

This workshop will once again be presented by Doug Collier, a retired agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and a professor of criminal justice at Monmouth University.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide parents with key information on the latest substance abuse trends, signs and symptoms. Collier will provide attendees with information on how alcohol, drugs and paraphernalia can easily be hidden in plain sight in a teenager’s bedroom, bathroom and other locations in a home or car — often right under the noses of unsuspecting parents or adults.

No one ever wants to think of their child using and abusing alcohol and drugs. However, there are signs and symptoms to be aware of that may explain a child’s behavior.

With early intervention, which can begin with a simple conversation, it might just save your child's life.

There will be a multi-media presentation, along with practical exhibits and exercises.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the workshop, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted to attend the workshop, however childcare will be available for this workshop.

Interested parties can register online for the workshop by visiting the South Brunswick school district website at www.sbschools.org and clicking the Parent Academy Quick Link or by entering
http://bit.ly/RegisterSBPA (Prior registration allows them to plan appropriately, but walk-ins are always welcome!)

The "Hidden in Plain Sight" workshop will be held at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Rd., Monmouth Junction. The exact rooms will be posted that day in the school. All are welcome, including walk-ins. You do not have to a be a South Brunswick public school parent to attend.