Parents, guardians and individuals raising families are urged to increase their knowledge of drug use and abuse during educational, interactive programs presented by the Ocean County Health Department at the Ocean County Library at three area branches next month.

“Drugs 101: Drug Trends for Ocean County Parents” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Stafford branch, Monday, Oct. 16 at the Tuckerton Branch and Monday, Oct. 23 at the Waretown branch. All programs begin at 6 p.m.