New drug, bullying prevention programs aim at younger grades

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New drug, bullying prevention programs aim at younger grades

By EMMITT HARRIS news@spotlightnews.com LATHAM – Two programs to help reduce bullying and prevent substance abuse are planned to begin this fall in the North Colonie Central School District. Both will be aimed at grade-schoolers and middle-schoolers. “It’s much harder to deal with these things when they’re in the process of using,” said Tricia Doyle, the district Director for Pupil Services, in a recent interview. The programs will be developed …