A Better High: Supporting Teens in Making Healthy Choices

HC DrugFree Presents Nationally Renowned Speaker and Comedian

Matt Bellace Stresses Natural Highs and Social Support at Free Event

HC DrugFree, a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower the Howard County community to raise drug-free teens, will present A Better High: Supporting Teens in Making Healthy Choices featuring nationally renowned speaker and comedian Matt Bellace. The event for parents and teenagers is free.

Bellace, who holds a doctorate in clinical neuropsychology, will discuss the importance of natural highs and social support at the event. His presentation will blend stand-up comedy, interactive demonstrations and inspirational stories.

When?                

Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. 

Where?               

 Atholton High School

6520 Freetown Road

Columbia, Md.

Bellace has been a youth motivational speaker and stand-up comedian since 1995. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and wrote the book, “A Better High.” His “How to Get High Naturally” program encourages more than a hundred thousand students a year to pursue natural highs and make healthy choices.

Bellace was a recurring comedian on truTV’s “The Smoking Gun Presents,” and his stand-up comedy can be heard on Sirius XM’s comedy channels.

The free event is sponsored by Howard County General Hospital, the Office of Howard County Public School System Student Services and The Steven Dankos Foundation. For more information, visit www.hcdrugfree.org or call 443-325-0040.