Drugs & Addiction
What You Need to Know
Drug overdoses in Fairfax County, particularly in our schools, are increasing rapidly. Many of us have friends or relatives impacted by a substance abuse disorder. We can all benefit from more information and support.
For more information, contact Carol Benson at cbenson@florisumc.org
A Seminar
On May 21, 2023, Floris UMC held a seminar, “Drugs & Addiction: What You Need to Know,” where experts discussed:
- Drug trends in Fairfax County
- Substance abuse risk factors and red flags
- Substance abuse recovery resources
- A hopeful recovery testimonial
Resources from the expert panel include:
- Joshua Cagney, MA, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of New Paradigm Recovery
- Chris Leibowitz, LCSW, CSAC, Founder of ACTIVV Counseling Center Counselor (CSAC)
- Sarah McDade, Substance Abuse Recovery Resource Expert, at sarahmcdade@aol.com
In the News
ABC7 News – ‘We can’t just be content’: Herndon church equips members to recognize drug addiction
