A national education effort to prevent the
spread of opioid addiction
State of Addiction: What Every Family Should Know About Opioids
WIAT-TV CBS 42
Birmigham Virtual Town Hall on Opioid Awareness
DEA 360 Strategy and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, in partnership with WIAT-TV CBS 42, have come together to present a special television event, “What Every Family Needs to Know About Opioids.” Local leaders and prevention and treatment advocates from Birmigham will discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact in the community and more importantly, provide insight into local resources available to help anyone dealing with any form of substance misuse. Following the television special, there will be an online discussion giving the viewing audience an opportunity to ask questions from our panel.
Program Details
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
7:00-8:00 PM CST WIAT-TV CBS 42
FB LIVE DISCUSSION: 8:00 PM CST
Resources
Recovery Resource Center: (205) 458-3377
ROSS 24/7 Helpline: (844) 307-1760
UAB Beacon Recovery (Adolescents): (205) 801-5845
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Support Group: (205) 616-8867
Resources for Children, Adolescents, Parents and Adults on apcbham.org
24/7 Peer Support Warm Line: 866-771-9276
Narcotics Anonymous Support Groups: 1-800-974-0062
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/parents
Partnership to End Addiction: https://drugfree.org/
