by Madison Evans
“Hidden in Plain Sight, a free, interactive exhibit designed to help parents recognize the signs of youth substance abuse in their homes was held Feb. 7 at Sartell Middle School during parent/teacher conferences.
The event was organized by Stearns and Benton county public health departments in collaboration with the Sartell Police Department.
The free, interactive exhibit had a sample teenage bedroom that contained signs of risky behavior, such as substance abuse. Parents and guardians could walk through the bedroom and learn how to spot warning signs and get tips for communicating with their teens.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March 1 edition of the Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader.
Mariah Klein of Benton County Public Health (left) and Allison Dudek of Stearns County Public Health set up a mock teenager’s bedroom for the “Hidden in Plain Sight” event held at Sartell Middle School on Feb 7. The room contains items that could indicate a young person is involved in risky behavior.
