Briefly

Newport Beach Police Department detectives will host an informative

evening April 4 for parents of teens. The detectives will give parents

hints on how to determine if a child is abusing drugs or alcohol.

They will also talk about stages of drug usage, ways in which teens

buy or get drugs, Department of Motor Vehicle laws, parenting

suggestions, and the advantages and disadvantages of corporal punishment.

The free three-hour class will begin at 6 p.m. at the Newport Beach

Police Department, 870 Santa Barbara Drive. Seating is limited to the

first 40 people.

Reservations are requested. Information: Det. Shontel Sherwood, (949)

644-3776.