About this Event
Understanding Addiction & Recovery: Community Q&A Discussion
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming. There are so many pathways to explore towards treatment and recovery - it’s hard to know where to start.
That’s why we’re inviting you to a free community addiction and recovery navigation event designed for individuals and families looking for answers and support.
What this event offers:
- Q&A forum setting with licensed professionals currently working in the field of addiction and recovery here in Connecticut. They will offer clear explanations of options, including:
- Detox and stabilization
- Sober living and recovery housing
- Step-down care, outpatient, and IOP programs
- Recovery coaching and peer support
- 12-step and other community support options
- Information about Medic*tion-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Vivitrol and Sublocade
- Help understanding insurance, costs, and payment options
Panelist Include:
Thomas Abbenante, MD Medical Director/Waterstone
Karen Ablondi, LCSW Director/Shoreline Recovery
Wendy Lang, Certified Recovery Coach / Paramount
Kevin Schuler - Director / Connecticut Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Buddy Whitman, Ph.D - Vice President and Addiction Science Expert/ Progressive Labs
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, United States
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