Expert cautions parents about deadly fentanyl, other drugs during Georgetown ISD presentation

GISD PTA Council hosts presentation on teen drug use

 

  • Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.
    Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.

    Alcohol remains the most-used drug among teenagers, but parents should be aware of the rising rate of other drug use by teens, including the opioid fentanyl.

    That was the message of public health analyst Jessica Cance, who spoke to Georgetown ISD parents on Monday, January 9. Her talk — Drugs and Youth: What We All Need to Know — was hosted by the GISD Council of PTAs.

    Ms. Cance is a Senior Research…