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I liked how the message was enter at your own risk. This is different than what we hear all of the time.

When you hear ‘enter at your own risk,’ it allows us to make the choice instead of someone saying ‘don’t do that.’ [Someone saying ‘don’t do that’] almost makes you want to try it if they say it that way to find out what it is all about.

I like how [Peter Komendowski] backed up his claim with evidence and facts.

He gave great information.

Peter [Komendowski] uses his personal life experiences along with his research and wealth of knowledge to engage students and staff in a presentation that leaves them empowered to think differently about how to make healthy choices without being tricked by big marketing companies who target youth. He is full of wit and interacts at a personal level with the student body to keep their attention. This is the second presentation that Peter has given at our school and we would love to have him back to hear and learn more from him.

Compass Pointe Behavioral Health Services designed and hosted the Substance Use, Addiction and Recovery Seminar on Northwestern College Campus on September 18th. [The Partnership] played an integral part of the success of this event. Peter Komendowski provided the integral information, data and trends that provided the need for addressing drug and alcohol issues in our community. The Partnership’s “humane approach” can help us end the stigma of addiction and recovery. We look forward to continuing working with [The Partnership]. Their expertise in addressing these issues impacted our communities in ways we could not do alone.

The facts about health concerns were shocking.