Parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to a free educational event to learn how to spot substance abuse in tweens and teens.
“Spotting Substance Abuse in Tweens & Teens” will take place on Monday, May 20 from 6 PM to 7 PM at Dubuque, Esports League, 3220 Dodge Street, Suite 109, Dubuque, IA 52003. This informative session will be led by Christina Mensinger-Skiles, BA, CPS with the Area Substance Abuse Council, a local expert on youth substance abuse.
This event is being hosted by Dubuque Esports League since physical and mental wellness is a pillar in their nonprofit mission to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to use esports as a platform to develop STEM-based skills, grow in their social-emotional attributes and characteristics, discover career pathways, and enhance skills needed to thrive in work and life.
During the event, attendees will learn:
- The warning signs of substance abuse in teens and tweens
- The different types of substances teens and tweens may abuse
- How to talk to your child about substance abuse
- Local resources available to help teens and families struggling with substance abuse
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Dubuque Esports League at squinn@dbqesports.org.
