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understanding today's youth addiction crisis

What Every Parent and Community Member Should Know

This event is sponsored by a generous grant from the City of Lake Forest Park, WA

Join us for an informative presentation on the current state of youth substance misuse and addiction.

SATURDAY, MAY 24
10 – 11 AM
Lake Forest Park City Hall
17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

This session, hosted live and via Zoom, will provide a comprehensive overview of how the addiction and drug landscapes have evolved, with special focus on the fentanyl crisis and high-potency THC products affecting today’s youth.

You’ll learn:

  • Current statistics and trends in drug overdoses nationally and in Washington State
  • How the opioid crisis evolved from prescription medications to today’s deadly street drugs
  • Why today’s substances are fundamentally different and more dangerous than in previous generations
  • The real dangers youth face from high-potency THC (marijuana) and fentanyl (fake pills)
  • Understanding youth substance use and addiction through an empathetic lens: the underlying issues driving substance use
  • Practical guidance for parents and community members on recognizing warning signs, supporting youth, and finding trustworthy resources
  • Resources available for prevention, intervention, and treatment

This presentation combines factual data with compassionate understanding of addiction as a response to underlying challenges.

Whether you’re a concerned parent, educator, or community member who wants to be part of the solution, you’ll leave with greater awareness and practical tools to help protect our youth.

Free Narcan will be available at the event for those attending in person, as part of our commitment to equipping the community with life-saving tools.

Presented by Hopestream Community and the City of Lake Forest Park.

Free Registration

REGISTER HERE
MAY 24

Presented by

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Co-Founder, Hopestream

Brenda Zane

Brenda Zane is a highly recognized family advocate, community builder, certified health and wellness coach, and podcast host whose career and personal transformation have shaped her unique impact on families and communities globally.

After a 25+ year career in marketing and advertising with Fortune 500 brands like Nike, PepsiCo, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Brenda made a life-changing decision at 50 to leave the corporate world and dedicate herself to supporting parents navigating the complexities of substance misuse and mental health issues in their teen and young adult children. Her decision stemmed from nearly losing her oldest son to multiple fentanyl overdoses.

Hopestream, the podcast Zane hosts, has reached over half a million listeners, featuring insightful conversations with world-renowned experts such as Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Anna Lembke, and Dr. Carrie Wilkens.

Brenda, a native of Lake Forest Park, holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and is trained in the industry-leading, evidence-based Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach, Motivational Interviewing and addiction treatment.