Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape:
Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape:
Talking To Our Kids About Dangerous Substances
Talking To Our Kids About Dangerous Substances
Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Decatur High School-The Learning Commons (Library/Media Center)
Enter at Bus Drop Off Area off Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA Adults Only
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The landscape of the drug culture is changing rapidly, putting our youth at risk of unwittingly consuming substances that are far more dangerous than they know – sometimes with tragic results. Please join us for a panel discussion with three experts on the types of drugs our youth can easily obtain, the means by which they obtain them and how you can intercede, and communicating directly with tweens and teens to raise their awareness about the new drug landscape. Topics the panel will discuss:
1) The types of drugs our youth are encountering (from OTC products to fentanyl)
2) Monitoring online activity (social media and dark web apps)
3) Hard and necessary conversations
4) Seeking professional help and support
5) Resources
6) Audience concerns
Our panel will address some of the following concerns:
What is currently happening with Decatur youth regarding illicit drug use?
How has the presence of fentanyl changed the illicit drug landscape?
Why has the mindset of "kids just being kids" become very dangerous?
How do I know if my child is accessing drugs online?
What are all these emojis, and what do they really mean?
How can I monitor social media for potentially dangerous behavior, and what tools are available?
How do I effectively set boundaries around media use for our family?
How do I respond when I see something that I am concerned about?
What about the tough questions about legal drugs and adult use?
When is it time to seek help, and where do I find it?
What other resources are out there?
Meet The Panel
Meet The Panel
Adam Brooks, MaEd
Adam Brooks, MaEd
Program Coordinator for The Bark Community
Author, Speaker, & Consultant
Adjunct Professor
Arizona State & Phoenix University
Former High School Teacher
Fonta High, LPC
Fonta High, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Master Addictions Counselor
Community Organizer
Activist
Terrie Moore, CPS
Terrie Moore, CPS
Executive Director
Decatur Prevention Initiative
Certified Prevention Specialist
Decatur Parents Network
Founding Member
2025 Georgia's Outstanding Prevention Professional
Documentary Video and Live Event Recording
Documentary Video and Live Event Recording
dead on arrival (fentanyl documentary)
dead on arrival (fentanyl documentary)
Disclaimer- The dead on arrival fentanyl documentary includes content related to overdose and family loss that may be difficult for some viewers. If shared with a teen, watching together is encouraged. The film can open space for honest conversation around a serious and sensitive topic.
Navigating the New Drug Landscape.mp4Live Event Recording
Live Event Recording
Live recording from the Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape event. Special thanks to our panelists, Adam Brooks (Bark), Terrie Moore, and Fonta High, for sharing their time and insight. Appreciation as well to Decatur High and DHS student, Pierce Sherwood, for providing the event recording.
This complimentary presentation is co-hosted by
Decatur Parents Network, a subcommittee of the DHS Parent Teacher Student Association, and the Decatur Education Foundation, with additional support provided by Decatur Prevention Initiative.
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