LITTLE SILVER – Over the past six months, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office has been sounding the alarm on the insidious heroin epidemic that is addicting and killing our young people regardless of community.
As a follow-up to that awareness campaign, area school districts and drug alliance organizations are sponsoring an adult forum, “Time to Talk…Time to Act,” at Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the RBR auditorium.
Information about heroin addiction will be presented by medical professionals. Additionally, personal stories of young people in recovery and the parents of people whose lives have been impacted by this highly addictive and deadly drug will be featured.
A panel of professionals will then inform the public about resources and treatment options available to help prevent addiction, identify it and promote recovery.
A Q-and-A session will follow the presentations.
The forum is jointly sponsored by the school districts of Fair Haven, Little Silver, Red Bank, Red Bank Catholic, Red Bank Regional, Rumson, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional, and Shrewsbury as well as the Rumson-Fair Haven Community Alliance and the Shrewsbury Community Alliance.
All parents and adults are encouraged to attend.
RBR is located at 101 Ridge Road.
