Launched in 2019 through a partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Revealed: A Hidden World is the PWC’s parent and guardian education tool for teen substance abuse prevention aimed to help show families the importance of detecting the use of drugs and alcohol in their own home. This interactive display offers adults insights into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol. The inside of the trailer is staged to resemble a typical teenager’s bedroom. Placed throughout the bedroom are numerous ordinary items placed in plain view to show where drugs or alcohol can be hidden, as well as other signs that could indicate substance abuse, cluing the parents and guardians in on signs to look for.
Adults are invited to walk through the bedroom and see what warning signs they notice. Once they’ve looked around and pointed out what they considered signs, a PWC representative points out the items and signs they overlooked. Because parents and guardians have a significant influence in their children’s decision to experiment with drugs and alcohol, they are presented with talking points to take with them to aide in initiating a conversation with their children.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity to educate family members on the importance of keeping a drug free home at your next event, please contact the PWC about scheduling the Revealed: A Hidden World trailer.
