Free Seminar On Youth Alcohol Trends To Be Held In Solebury

Local nonprofit New Hope Solebury Cares is hosting a free series of educational seminars exploring topics of health and wellness that impact local youth. The first seminar, "Youth Alcohol and Drug Use Trends," is scheduled for Nov. 15. The presenter will be David Fialko of the Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Seminars will be held monthly through June at Trinity Episcopal Solebury’s McArthur Hall. All events begin at 7 p.m.

An event flyer, explains the focus of this month's discussion:

"Around 25 percent of 8th graders report having tried alcohol. That number increases dramatically between 8th and 10th grade. Experimentation with marijuana is most prevalent among 10th – 12th graders. As they get older, youth are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as binge drinking and impaired driving. Join us for an insightful presentation about how the two most commonly used substances are accessed and used by youth in our community," the event flyer says.

The Nov. 15 discussion is geared towards parents and caregivers of middle and high school youth.

Additional events are scheduled for December 12, January 17, February 13, March 20, April 18, May 15, and June 13. Each month will feature a different topic, with the overarching theme of building resilient youth and families, according to organizers.

All ages are welcome and RSVP is not required.

To learn more about New Hope Solebury Cares, visit www.nhscares.org or on Facebook @NHS Cares. If you would like to join their mailing list to stay up to date on events and volunteer opportunities email info@nhscares.org.

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