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Warren Coalition presents “Fentanyl 101: Understanding the New Weapon of Mass Destruction”

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On Tuesday, May 23rd, Warren Coalition Executive Director Christa Shifflett will present “Fentanyl 101: Understanding the New Weapon of Mass Destruction.” This presentation, the first in a Community Talk series focusing on drug education and prevention, will take place from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at Samuels Public Library in White Meeting Room A.

Shifflett will share the basics about fentanyl along with the latest news and trends. Attendees will learn how opioids work in the body, the changes that occur in the brain from opioid misuse, signs of misuse, pressed pills, Xylazine, what you can do to help prevent opioid misuse and how to help a loved one who struggles with opioid misuse.  A Q&A session will follow the presentation if time allows. Bring your lunch if desired (please note that the library is a nut-free zone).

This program is free and open to anyone to attend. For more information, email wc@warrencoalition.org.

About Warren Coalition
Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance misuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug-free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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