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February 28, 2018
City of Miami Beach Launches Drug Prevention and Intervention Series
— Equipping Parents and Guardians with the Tools to Raise Drug-Free Teens —
Miami Beach, FL – In an effort to build a healthier and more tight-knit community, the City of
Miami Beach is hosting a series of workshops to educate families on the dangers of adolescent
substance use. The meetings aim to equip parents with the tools and resources to address drug
prevention and intervention in teens.
“As mayor and a father of three teenagers, I realize the significance early drug prevention and
intervention programs have in shaping the lives of our teens,” shared Mayor Dan Gelber. “The
City of Miami Beach wants you and your family to Be in the Know when it comes to recognizing
the signs of adolescent substances abuse. The workshops will provide you with the necessary
resources be able to address these issues in the most effective manner.”
Led by experts Ray Estefania and Ana Moreno of Family Recovery Specialists and facilitated by
Miami Beach Chief Learning and Development Officer Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, the series will cover
a wide array of topics related to drug abuse including mental health, technology, states of
addiction, marijuana legalization and more. Teaching parents the importance of fostering open
communication with their children, the workshops will be hands-on in instructing parents on how
to encourage healthy decision making and eliminate vulnerabilities or dependencies that could
lead to substance abuse.
“In light of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, now more than ever, it’s vital we
prioritize mental health in the community and recognize its link to substance abuse,” expressed
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. “These workshops will educate parents on these
dangers, set the stage for preventive discussions, and by opening the conversation to include
our high schoolers, be monumental in properly addressing the issue in our city and making sure
everyone is onboard.”
All sessions will be held at the Miami Beach Golf Club, located at 2301 Alton Road, on
designated Thursday mornings and evenings. The first session will take place Thursday, March
1 at 7 p.m. and be open to parents and teens interested in learning about the effects of
substance abuse on teen thinking and behavior. Please click here for a complete schedule.
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