“Let’s Talk 2.0” Series

2022 Opioid & Other Substance Misuse, Prevention & Treatment Educational Series

Sponsored by

Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) –

Louisiana Department of Health-Office of Public Health (LDH-OPH) –

East Baton Rouge Parish Library System

FREE, ALL-VIRTUAL SESSIONS

REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE

The opioid epidemic is impacting many individuals and families in our community. Join us for “Let’s Talk” Part 2, a series of panel discussions designed to answer your questions about:

· Fentanyl and Counterfeit Pills

· The Dark Web and Drug Paraphernalia

· The fatal impact Stigma can have

· The connection between Trauma and Drug Misuse

SESSION 3: “TOO LIT TOO OFTEN…IS IT ADDICTION OR JUST CHILLIN’

Wednesday, September 14th, Noon -1 p.m. (targeting individuals, parents and college students)

Speakers: Rebecca Chiasson, LA State Police Crime Lab; Dawn Collins, CAHS.

Register online: bit.ly/toolitaddiction

COVID 19 is only one of the many challenges people have experienced over the past 2 years and many are looking for alternatives to dealing with life. Much too often, alcohol and drugs are sort out for a solution. This session will explore how mixing of drugs and alcohol is often the alternative to coping with life issues. Learn how drugs can be ordered as simple as ordering a pizza on the internet and the dark web.

Resources are available after each session.