Newark Elks #391 Hosts National Drug Awareness Speaker, Ray Lozano

1,400 Newark High School students in grades 9 - 12 recently heard the words of Drug Awareness speaker Ray Lozano. High School Principal, Mr. Bowman, had asked Ray to speak on vaping, alcohol, and marijuana; topics at the forefront of high school problems.

Ray is not just any Drug Awareness speaker telling kids what it’s like to be an addict. No. He uses humor to convey his information to the kids. Because of his background as a comedian, drug specialists, and youth drug counselor, Ray was able to form a bond with the students early in his program. They listened, paid attention, and took part when asked to take part. The auditorium was quiet as he explained, in a humorous way, what happens to the brain and how their body reacts while on nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana.

Ray also presented an evening event to the Elks and community members.

This presentation looked at how parents and grandparents can help their kids and grandkids with drug problems always keeping in mind that love, listening, and hugs, along with rules is the answer in most cases.

It was an honor for the Lodge 391 to be able to bring Ray to our community and it is our hope that by working together we can make a difference.

Thank you to Grand Lodge and the Ohio Elks for helping with this opportunity.