Politics & Government

Opioid Forum Seeks to Help Protect Children and Families

Sen. Tony Hwang spoke at the 'Not My Kid – Not My Community' forum at Newtown Middle School.

From the Connecticut General Assembly: Sen. Tony Hwang on Mar. 28 spoke at the Newtown Parent Connection’s “Not My Kid – Not My Community” forum at Newtown Middle School.

The event brought together school officials, first responders and nationally acclaimed experts on drug treatment and criminal justice.

The forum was designed to help families learn how to protect their children from America’s prescription drug epidemic.

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On the web here and www.SenatorHwang.com.

Sen. Hwang represents Fairfield, Newtown, Westport, Weston and Easton.

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He can be reached at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421.

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