Community Events

Unfortunately, teens often exhibit some of the riskiest behavior when compared to other age groups. Drug and alcohol use is even further accentuated with peer pressure and the ideation that drugs are becoming decriminalized. In addition to their perception of illegal activity, there are also new technological advancements in the drug and alcohol world, which […]

Forum Sponsored by the Pleasantville Middle School PTA and Pleasantville STRONG Marijuana Legalization in NYS?: “How to have conversations with your child about marijuana and the developing brain in the current policy environment.” Find out from experts in the fields of law enforcement, medicine and prevention. 11/19/2018 at 7:00pm Pleasantville High School Library

Synthetic cannabinoids, misleadingly called “synthetic marijuana” are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices. (1)   Also known as “K2,” “spice,” “crazy monkey,” and “Scooby snacks” this designer drug is often […]

Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug among youth in the United States.  Youth, between the ages of 12 -21, consume 11% of all the alcohol in the US.  We will discuss why teens use alcohol, binge drinking, caffeinated alcoholic beverages, the risks associated with adolescent use and the role parents play in prevention. Register […]

Participants will receive an overview of the concepts of body image, eating disorders and self-esteem. Current trends and misconceptions in body image, eating disorders and self-esteem among tweens and teens will be discussed.  The role of media, social media, and family in the development of healthy vs. unhealthy body beliefs and behaviors will be explored. […]

Register now for this exclusive, live webinar featuring Dr. Stephen Van Schoyck, Ph.D. with special guest Karen Lawrence, as they discuss how unchecked anxiety and depression can lead to teen self-medication, drug abuse and addiction. This will be a unique discussion about anxiety, depression, self-medication and the power of “emotional honesty” in the parent-child relationship […]

SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD-WINNING FILM SCREENAGERS A generation ago, parents worried about the effects of TV; Today, the concern is “screen time,” a catchall term for the amount of time that children, especially preteens and teenagers, spend interacting with TVs, computers, smartphones, digital pads, and video games.  SCREENAGERS looks at family life and what can often be […]