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PHOTO: Miller Place Students Learn the Dangers of Substance Abuse

Guest speaker teaches students about substance abuse.

North Country Road Middle School students recently participated in a two-part presentation on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

John Venza, Vice President of Adolescent Services at the Outreach Training Institute, spoke to students about the physical and mental harm that drug and alcohol abuse can cause. The following day the students were joined by residents of the Outreach house who shared their personal testimonials and troubled pasts.


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