Ridge High School PTO

PRESENTS…

Who Should Attend: Any concerned and/or interested parents/guardians

and professionals.

What: An opportunity to gain knowledge of the most recent facts

and effects of alcohol and other drugs, and the latest trends
facing our youth.

Some other topics that will be addressed include, but are not limited to
what to look for, laws, technology, paraphernalia, and
how to cope.

When: Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

7:00pm

Where: Ridge High School

Cost: Free
Sponsored by:

Sharon Lutz, Presenter

Sharon is the Executive Director of the Somerset Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency,
Inc (SCADD). She is a Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

Sharon has facilitated countless trainings which focus on substance abuse prevention and life
skills to many school and organizations throughout NJ. She is a 2001 graduate of the
Leadership Somerset program and serves as the Chairperson of the Substance Abuse Sub-
Committee, which is coordinated through the Somerset County Youth Services Commission,
and the Somerset County Providers Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
(PACADA). Additionally, she has worked with the DEA and the NJ State Police to develop the
interactive curriculum titled “Dancing with Darkness” to prevent the use of club drugs.