Throughout DuPage County and Illinois, substance abuse and addiction, particularly with regard to heroin, is an ongoing issue.
To address that concern, Willowbrook will host a seminar on Sept. 29 that will focus on the topic of addiction. The event, entitled “I Wish I Had Known: An exploration of addiction and its impact on our community,” will begin at 7 p.m. Speakers will include a certified addictions counselor, a recovering addict, addiction recovery services and the DuPage County Health Department Substance Abuse Coordinator.
The seminar is an event to share information and tools on dealing with addiction, and sponsors include District 88, the Villa Park Police Department, State Rep. Deb Conroy, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Villa Park, Christian Church of Villa Park and Christ Church of Oak Brook. See a video related to the seminar called “If I Knew” at https://youtu.be/fOYZE2Tef5w. For more information, call St. Paul Lutheran Church at 630-832-5580, or watch the video above.
Addison Trail and Willowbrook hosted heroin awareness presentations in March 2014 to educate students, parents and community members about the heroin issue in DuPage County and Illinois. District 88 also hosted a Student Leadership Symposium in February 2014 to bring student leaders from throughout the county together to create awareness and understanding of the rise of drug use in the area. The addiction seminar in September will allow District 88 and community groups to continue educating and helping stakeholders on this important issue.