Over a dozen NC legislators and staff, bipartisan and bicameral, have provided insights about the pressing need to prevent substance misuse and addiction. Across North Carolina, communities are grappling with the devastating impact of opioids and new synthetic drugs.  

“If we just focus on treatment, it’s like wack-a-mole. How do we stop the flow?”   

Please join us for a seminar bringing together legislators, agencies, and researchers for roundtable-style discussion of substance use prevention and treatment in North Carolina. 

RSVP HERE 

• When:  Tuesday April 15th, 7:30 am
• Where:  NC Legislative Building, Cafeteria (Basement Level), 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
• Who:  This invitation is provided to government officials, including legislators, research or committee staff, and agency personnel. Invitations were limited to those in official or research roles in order to create an environment for discussion.
• What: Breakfast provided during a series of brief talks that highlight some fresh research-based approaches for preventing and treating youth substance use disorders. Following event presentations, attendees will break out into small discussion groups based on a topic of their choice, led by each speaker.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Moderated by Phillip Graham, RTI

• Identifying youth in need in primary care:  Ty Ridenour, Chapel Hill
• Increasing youth substance use treatment availability – Andra Wilkenson, Child Trends
• Local Capacity for Aligning School-based Prevention Programs – Kelly Teague, Community Impact NC
• Equipping the Faith Community to Buffer Kids from Substance Use Risks – Andi Clements, Uplift Appalachia & East Tennessee State University