Hidden mischief

WARWICK — The Warwick Valley Middle School Prevention Team, led by Principal Georgianna Diopoulos, and the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition will present "Hidden Mischief," an interactive workshop for parents and caregivers of tweens, pre-teens and teens on Monday, June 4.
The meeting will be held at the Warwick-Valley Middle School Media Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Participants will be able to walk through a mock teenage bedroom to see if they can spot the references to alcohol and other drugs.
Coalition member Mary Alice Presto of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council will then facilitate a discussion of the items found and current alcohol and drug trends among youth.
Those who arrive late will have an opportunity to walk through the bedroom after the discussion.
“Trends in drug use are rapidly changing," said Coalition Coordinator Annie Colonna. "Social media helps spread information about how to experiment with various drug paraphernalia. It’s important that parents stay on top of these trends so that they can help their children understand the risks and consequences of underage drinking and drug use.”
EssentialsThe mission of the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition is to reduce alcohol and marijuana abuse among youth and to prevent initiation into all drug use by encouraging wise and healthy decisions by all community members.
• The coalition meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave. in the Village of Warwick.
• For more information, call Annie Colonna at 845-986-6422 ext. 4.