February 24, 2-4 p.m.
March 3, 2-4 p.m.
Fletcher Free Library, Burlington

February 24, Causes and Challenges
Economics
Marketing of high concentration products
Makers/sellers target the most vulnerable, especially youth
Corporate "personhood" and commercial "free speech."
Physiology
Use of opioids and other psychoactive drugs can permanently affect human brains
Youths whose brains are still forming are most at risk.

March 3, An evidence-based model for change
Grounded in grass roots efforts, not a "top down" initiative.
Children as a product of family, local culture and larger society
Focus on changing the environment, not blaming the users.
The Iceland success. Can it work in Vermont?

Presenter: Catherine Antley, M.D., practicing physician, local resident
Sponsor: Burlington Friends Meeting
@burlingtonquakers.org
phone contact for this program: Spencer 802-540-0002

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