Heroin: Not My Kid Seminar At Darien Park District On Nov. 13

DARIEN, IL — America's heroin epidemic seems to get worse every year; it claimed more than 60,000 lives in 2016. To raise awareness and give parents tools to empower their children against the temptation of drugs, Darien Park District is hosting Heroin: Not My Kid on Monday, Nov. 13.

The seminar, which is open to the public, will be hosted by Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and will include presentations from DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Coroner Dr. Rich Jorgenson.

Heroin: Not My Kid is geared to inform parents, educators, and children about the widespread effects of the heroin epidemic and its effects on families, communities, and individuals.

The free seminar will be held Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave.

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