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'Reducing Opioid Stigma' to be held April 17 at Penn State DuBois

DUBOIS, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will host “Reducing Opioid Stigma: Community Conversation” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois.

This program is free and open to the public. The evening will feature a personal story of recovery told by Evan Figueroa-Vargas, a Philadelphia-based public health advocate. All in attendance also are welcome to share their stories. Organizers plan to hold a solution-based discussion on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction and ways to prevent barriers to recovery.

Individuals who plan to attend are asked to register at https://shareyouropioidstorydubois.eventbrite.com

For more information, write to shareopioidstories@gmail.com

Last Updated April 1, 2019