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Free Alcohol and Drug Awareness Workshop with Lunch - Saturday, June 4, 2016 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm St Joseph Catholic Church

Free Workshop - Coping with Addiction To register email Phillippa Johnston jphiliferg@yahoo.com Or call 240-274-2403 by June 1

Substance abuse is our nation’s number one public health problem, with more than 25 percent of our country dealing with some form of chemical addiction.

Coping with Addiction  -  A Drug and Alcohol Awareness Workshop

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The warning signs of addiction

Prescription drugs as a precursor to addiction

Available resources for family and significant others to help cope with addiction

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St Joseph Catholic Church

711 North Columbus Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Saturday, June 4, 2016

12:30 pm – 4pm

It’s Free & Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm

To register email Phillippa Johnston

jphiliferg@yahoo.com Or call 240-274-2403 by June 1

The presenter is Laurie Williams, MS, CACII, CODC, ARS. Ms. Williams is a native Alexandrian with Masters Degrees in both Business Management and Behavioral Science. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has been in the substance abuse arena for more than 20 years. She is currently the Clinical Director for a methadone maintenance facility in Washington, DC. Ms. Williams has been a member of St Joseph Catholic Church for more than 55 years.

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