Jewish Family Service Presents: "Substance Abuse Disorder in My Family - What Is Happening? What Can I Do?"

The Behavioral Health Committee of Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) will host an educational event on substance abuse and addiction, in support of mental health awareness.

The event, “Substance Abuse Disorder in My Family – What Is Happening? What Can I Do?” offers an enlightening and empowering panel discussion to separate myth from reality about substance abuse disorder. Speakers will show how science, family involvement, and compassionate support can combine for treatment strategies that work.

With substance abuse disorder still shrouded in mystery, the panel will address topics such as if an addict has to “hit bottom” to be ready for treatment and whether substance abuse is a sign of family dysfunction.

Moderated by Marti Emerald, San Diego city councilmember for District 9, the panel of experts will include:

• Igor Koutsenok, MD, UC San Diego professor of psychiatry and former chief of Prevention and Treatment Branch of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime in Vienna
• Gretchen Burns Bergman, executive director and co-founder of A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing).

Since 1918, Jewish Family Service of San Diego has provided comprehensive human care services to people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. JFS’s wide range of services Empower Individuals & Families to Move Toward Self-Sufficiency, Support Aging With Dignity, and Foster Community Connection & Engagement across San Diego.

The event is free and open to the public. To learn more or register, visit, www.jfssd.org/substanceabuse.

WHEN:
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016
5:30–8:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122