Benicia Unified School District

In these times of increased substance abuse among students, the Benicia Unified School District in cooperation with the Benicia Police Department will be holding monthly forums including a panel consisting of students, a school psychologist, a chemical dependancy and recovery specialist, a member of the investigations unit of the Benicia Police Department, a physician, and an additional expert pertaining to the topic. The forums will be in a panel setting at the Benicia Unified School District Board room at 350 East K Street, from 7-8:30 pm and will be played on channel 28 as well.

The purpose of these forums are to make available accurate information regarding drug use in a venue that encourages respectful communication, to influence youth to refrain from substance abuse, and to provide information from experts to model approaches in discussing choices with students.

The Dates:

• 11/4 - Introduction
• 12/2 - Alcohol
• 1/13 - Marijuana
• 2/3 - Depression
• 3/3 - Stimulant Drugs
• 4/7 - Drugs and Personal Safety
• 5/5 - Tobacco

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