It is difficult to find someone locally not touched in some way by the Opioid Epidemic.  It could be a spouse, child, relative or good friend impacted by this scourge.

There is an event planned locally featuring a speaker with a compelling story to tell about Opioid abuse.

The parents-only session is set for the Fishers High School Auditorium, Monday, October 30th, at 7pm.  Booths will be setup with information starting as 6:30.  You are asked to enter through door FH7.

Ben Gonzales will be the featured speaker.  He is a young man in
recovery.  He is also a treatment professional and recovery advocate. Ben will
lead the discussion on recovery & substance abuse disorders. A
panel discussion with addiction experts will follow, including:

–Doug Carter, Superintendent of Indiana State Police; Governor’s
Commission for Drug-Free Indiana (DFI)

–Kim Manlove, EdD, Fairbanks Project Director for the Strategic Plan;
Co-Chair Parent Advisory Board (The Partnership at Drugfree.org)

— Brad Trolson, Recovery Coach with Hope Academy and Adolescent
Services at Fairbanks

–Jill Gonzales, Ben’s Mom shares the family perspective of addiction
and recovery.

The event is sponsored by the HSE Parents in Partnership