Jessica Lahey Author Chat: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
6:30-8:30pm, April 27th
Stowe High School Auditorium
Stowe, Vermont

Healthy Lamoille Valley, Lamoille South Supervisory Union and Lamoille Restorative Center welcome New York Times bestselling author and speaker Jessica Lahey on April 27th. Jessica will be sharing from her book, The Addiction Inoculation. The event is free and open to all Lamoille Valley families. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jessica-lahey-author-chat-raising-healthy-kids-in-a-culture-of-[...]417.

Lahey offers an evidence-based exploration of what it means when experts say, "Substance abuse is preventable." She offers an overview of why people use and abuse substances, why the adolescent brain is made for new experiences, and why youth are at risk of substance use while being vulnerable to the effects of these substances. She will identify the major risk factors for substance abuse and explain what adults can do to overcome a child's risk factors. Lahey presents an overview of the research as well as practical ways that adults can change their thinking and behavior and begin preventing childhood substance use and abuse at home. Parents and caregivers will leave Lahey's talks feeling informed, challenged, empowered and entertained. Listen to a podcast interview with Jessica about her book: https://drugfree.org/article/heart-of-the-matter-guest-jessica-lahey/.

After Jessica's talk there will be a Q & A and book signing. Copies of Jessica's books will be available for sale at the event. Healthy Lamoille Valley has copies available to the community for advance reading, contact info@healthylamoillevalley.org.

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