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East Hampton High School Students Learn About Prescription Drug Abuse

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Sandeep Kappor, MD, leads students at one table in a discussion of prescription drug

Sandeep Kappor, MD, leads students at one table in a discussion of prescription drug "facts" and "myths." KYRIL BROMLEY

Natalie Wallace of EVERFI leads students in a game about prescription drug

Natalie Wallace of EVERFI leads students in a game about prescription drug "facts" and "myths." KYRIL BROMLEY

Jason McKenna, a ninth-grader, speaks at one table. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jason McKenna, a ninth-grader, speaks at one table. KYRIL BROMLEY

Christie Lillard demonstrates how to neutralize prescription drugs. KYRIL BROMLEY

Christie Lillard demonstrates how to neutralize prescription drugs. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sabina Zak speaks with students at one table. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sabina Zak speaks with students at one table. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ingredients for neutralizing prescription drugs. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ingredients for neutralizing prescription drugs. KYRIL BROMLEY

Conor O'Brien picks students' brains during a game about prescription drug

Conor O'Brien picks students' brains during a game about prescription drug "facts" and "myths." KYRIL BROMLEY

authorVirginia Garrison on Dec 8, 2019
Wheels of thought seemed to be spinning at each table of about six students and one adult in the book-lined boardroom at East Hampton High School on Wednesday, December 4.... more

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