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Presentation: Dangers of Vaping and e-Cigarettes and How to Talk to Your Child About Them

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Come learn about the dangers associated with vaping and how to talk to your child about e-cigarettes and vapes at a presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Weston Middle School Library. — an announcement from the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston

Join prevention expert Denique Weidema-Lewis of Positive Directions, for an interactive session from 7 to 8 p.m.

She’ll walk you through:

—An overview of what e-cigarettes and vapes are
—Harmful effects of e-cigarettes and vapes
—Local and national youth data related to use
—Marijuana and e-cigarettes
—What you can do if you suspect your child is using

If You’re Going … 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
Weston Middle School Library, 135 School Road, Weston
The event is free, but register here.

Darien Depot

‘Come and Let’s Talk: Juuls and Vapes’ Presentation April 19 at Depot Youth Center

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The Depot Darien Youth Center presents “Come & Let’s Talk: Juuls & Vapes” ab0ut what teens should know about vaping, particularly with the “Juuls” brand. The presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at The Depot, 25 Heights Road. Dennis Bludnicki has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 12 years, working as a drug counselor at Greenwich Youth Options, and a counselor at Liberation’s outpatient clinic in Stamford facilitating early recovery skills for adults. Dennis now works with youth and their families, providing prevention, education and drug and alcohol counseling. Maggie Young, MSW, LADC, B.S, CCS has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 24 years, working as a case manager, counselor, team leader, and Director of the agency’s male (Liberation House) and female (Families in Recovery) inpatient treatment programs. She is currently the Director of Women and Children Services in Greenwich.

Darien Depot
Coffee and Conversations at The Depot

Depot’s Next ‘Coffee and Conversations’ Discussion is on Kids and Smoking Devices

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The public is invited to an informal workshop/discussion on vapes, e-cigarettes and “Juuls” at the Depot, Darien’s youth center, on Thursday, March 15 as part of the Depot’s “Coffee & Conversations” series. The event takes place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Speaking will be Dennis Bludnicki and Maggie Young, each of whom has worked at Liberation Programs Inc., which is co-sponsoring the discussion. Here’s more about who they are:

Dennis Bludnicki has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 12 years; initially working as a drug counselor at Greenwich Youth Options for seven years. He later was a counselor at Liberation’s Outpatient Clinic in Stamford facilitating early recovery skills to adults dealing with alcohol and other drug addictions through individual , group and family counseling. Currently, Dennis has returned to working with youth and their families in the Greenwich Community and surrounding area, providing prevention, education and drug and alcohol counseling.