A community forum “Understanding Heroin and Opioid Abuse” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Shenendehowa High School in the West Auditorium, 970 Route 146, Clifton Park.
The educational event will feature a panel of experts including treatment specialists, physicians, addiction specialists, law enforcement, community partners and families of those affected. The forum will invite audience participation with open discussion.
It is intended to inform and educate community residents about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the signs of addiction and the resources available to help.
A prescription take back will also take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residents can safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. It will provide an opportunity to inform and educate community residents about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the signs of addiction and the resources available to help.