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Opioid Awareness: Speaking From the Heart and Soul of Addiction

November 6, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for this free event to learn more about opioids and their impact on youth and familiesWhat’s going on in Boulder County? What’s different and dangerous about opiates? What can you do or say to support families and loved ones? Get the facts and engage in facilitated discussions around the use of opioids. Learn some of the signs, symptoms, and strategies for avoiding their damaging impact on our youth and families. Hear first-hand accounts and personal stories of addiction, including young adults and parents.

Expert speakers:

  • Jamie Feld, MPH, Epidemiologist, Bo. Co. Public Health
  • Denise Vincioni, LPC, CACIII, Denver Recovery Group
  • Douglas Jowdy, PhD., University of CO Hospital

Interpretation and childcare available upon request.

For more information contact:

  • Trina Faatz of BHS PEN trinafaatz@gmail.com
  • Debbie Brinley of FHS PEN debbie.brinley@penbv.org
  • Richele Mein of FHS PEN FHSLessStress@gmail.com
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Date:
November 6, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Website:
https://penbv.networkforgood.com/events/3333-opioid-awareness-presentation