The Evesham Municipal Alliance will be hosting the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s “15 minute Child Break” program May 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Gibson House Community Center, 535 East Main St.
The “15 minute Child Break” is a one-hour multi-media presentation offered by the PDFNJ, according to Angelo Valente, executive director of the PDFNJ. He explain that information on the importance of the parent or caregiver’s role on substance abuse prevention will be discussed; as well as how to talk to children about drugs, signs of use and abuse to look for, current terminology, and trends of use. He noted that the presentation is based on New Jersey specific research conducted by the PDFNJ’s Center for Prevention Research.
“This presentation is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to come out and find out the role they play and the power they have in preventing their children from abusing drugs and alcohol,” Valente said.
Evesham Municipal Alliance Coordinator, Debra Rumbos said research shows that children are 67 percent less likely to start using drugs and alcohol when the parent or guardian spends 15 minutes talking to the child about anything.
“This program helps you in initiating conversations,” Rumbos said.
The PDFNJ offers a variety of free programs, services and materials. For additional information, visit www.drugfreenj.org.
