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 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30 at the Fishers High School Auditorium. Booths will be setup with information starting as 6:30 p.m. 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 and 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.