Substance Abuse Disorder in My Family:
What is Happening? What Do I Do?

Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego 92122

Families impacted by substance abuse disorder can benefit greatly from compassionate support as well as an understanding of the true nature of the disease of addiction. However, much of what society and policy makers still believe today is shrouded in stigma and myth. Does an addict have to“hit bottom” to be ready for treatment? Is substance abuse a sign of family dysfunction? Join us for an enlightening and empowering discussion that will separate the mythology from the realities, and show how science, family involvement, and compassionate support combine to direct us to treatment strategies that really work.

FEATURED PANELISTS

• Marti Emerald, Moderator, San Diego City Councilmember, District 9
• Igor Koutsenok, MD, UCSD Professor of Psychiatry, Former Chief of Prevention and Treatment Branch, United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, Vienna
• Gretchen Burns Bergman, Executive Director, Co-Founder of A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing)

5:30–6:30pm • Resource Fair & Light Appetizers
6:45–8:30pm • Panel of Professionals

Free Event Open to the Community

The Behavioral Health Committee of Jewish Family Service of San Diego provides resources and services for coping and living with mental illness and seeks to eliminate stigma by increasing community awareness.
— Linda Janon, Founder of the Mental Health Committee

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