Public discussion on dangers of drugs scheduled for May 7 in Scottsdale
Posted 4/17/25
Vanessa Ayala, a local mother who lost her 17-year-old son, a student at Desert Mountain High School, to opioids will speak at an event at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 Frank Lloyd Wright …
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Public discussion on dangers of drugs scheduled for May 7 in Scottsdale
(Courtesy Metro Creative Connection)
The public is welcome to a speech and discussion on the dangers of drugs to kids on May 7.
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Vanessa Ayala, a local mother who lost her 17-year-old son, a student at Desert Mountain High School, to opioids will speak at an event at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., at 5:30 p.m. on May 7.
Stephanie Siete, an educator with over 25 years of experience in prevention and has been recognized by the FBI, will also lead a discussion on the topic, according to a press release.
The topics discussed will include the opioid crisis; the vaping epidemic; drug trends, symptoms and facts and how smart phones and social media impact the developing brain.
There will also be informational vendors and Narcan available.
