Poe Center and ACNC Presents: #YouthCulture: Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction

This event is a must-attend for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about our youth! Join the Poe Center and Cape Fear Valley at the AmeriHealth Caritas NC- Fayetteville Wellness & Opportunity Center for an eye-opening discussion on adolescent brain development and addiction.

This program examines consequences and health effects of substance use including the impact of adolescent brain development and the increased risk for addiction. This session includes the latest research, examines the risk factors for use, and the protective factors that help prevent youth substance use. A discussion on strategies to increase those protective factors and to support empowering youth to make healthy decisions will be covered. Participants will be equipped with tools and resources to support ongoing conversations.

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Light dinner food will be available.

Sensitive content for adults