Montco Parents Invited to Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Montgomery County parents are invited to a free film screening and panel discussion of Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age on Monday, October 23, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Flourtown Movie Tavern, 1844 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with an adolescent treatment provider and educators.

Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. Learn more about the film at https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under-the-influence.

“This eye-opening film examines the impact of our digital age on teens’ decision-making in relation to substance use, including vaping, alcohol, and other drugs,” said Judy Hirsh, Director of Community Engagement, Be a Part of the Conversation. “The film is grounded in teens’ current reality of being flooded by images on social media, movies, and TV shows about vaping, drugs, and alcohol.”

This event will be held during Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31), the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America.

To register for this free event, visit https://conversation.zone/event/montcofilm/. Each registrant will be entered to win a $40 Target gift card. Must be present to win.

This event is presented by Be a Part of the Conversation and the Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP), with funding from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug & Alcohol.

About Be a Part of the Conversation

Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities in Pennsylvania with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. They provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma. To learn more, visit https://conversation.zone/

About Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention

Rebranded in late 2023, the Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP) is a collective network of community coalitions focused on youth substance use prevention. By working together, we prevent substance abuse by collaborating to promote healthy, positive choices throughout Montgomery County. Current MAP members include the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug & Alcohol; Family Services of Montgomery County; Cheltenham Communities That Care (CTC); Indian Valley Character Counts Coalition; Upper Merion Area Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST); and Upper Perk Project Live.