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Smithtown prom requires drug meeting -- for parents

Originally published: October 28, 2009 9:59 PM
Updated: October 28, 2009 10:50 PM
By STACEY ALTHERR  stacey.altherr@newsday.com

Dr. Stephen Dewey lectures parents on the harmful

Photo credit: Mahala Gaylord | Dr. Stephen Dewey lectures parents on the harmful effects of drugs Wednesday night at Smithtown West High School.

Parents of seniors packed a mandatory meeting on drug abuse Wednesday night at Smithtown High School West to hear experts speak on the rising use of drugs, including heroin.

"If this ever happens in your house, you're not prepared for it," school board president Robert Rossi said.

Parents were told that if they didn't attend, their children would be barred from attending the annual senior...

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