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HC DrugFree Programs


HC DrugFree offers educational programs for parents and teens (and other community members who work with teens) from October to February at Howard County Public Schools and Howard County Public Library branches. While programs are planned with parents in mind, high school students are encouraged to attend (some teachers offer students extra credit for attending).

                                                                                                                                                                                               

FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT'S FORUM MEETING
Empowering your Child Now: The Realities of Our PreTeen/Teens and Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Use

Wednesday, March 31st
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Folly Quarter Middle School Media Center
Speaker: HC DrugFree's Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi

                                                                                                                                                                                               

"HAZE"
The Perils of the College Drinking Culture in America

Featuring Nationally Recognized Guest Speaker: Michael Lanahan
On Sept 16, 2004 Gordie, an 18 year old freshman at the University of Colorado, pledged a fraternity. The next morning, he was found dead - a victim of an irresponsible hazing ritual involving alcohol.  This Howard County  debut  of the the Gordie Foundation DVD "HAZE"  will shed light on the severity of college binge drinking, destructive drinking games and hazing, and will also include a presentation and discussion led by Gordie's step-dad.  This is a must see presentation for teens and parents.

Tuesday, April 27th
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wilde Lake High School - (JRT - Rouse Theatre)

This program is FREE to all Howard County teens and parents and no registration is required.

                                                                                                                                                                                                
SENIOR WEEK
Staying Safe in Ocean City

Ocean City Police Officer, Howard Caplan, and Beach Patrol Crew, Joshua R. Wasilewski, talk about how seniors can avoid trouble during their stay in Ocean City and how to have fun without the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Tuesday, April 20th
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Reservoir High School

Date TBD
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Centennial High School

This program is FREE to all Howard County teens and parents and no registration is required.