SCC nursing students will kick off the series of events with a presentation on aspects of alcohol abuse at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The film “The Anonymous People” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. “The Anonymous People” is an independent feature documentary about the more than 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. Attendees must RSVP at the180.org to reserve a seat.
Tiffany Eis, keynote speaker, will present “What Drugs Did to Me” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. Eis had a near death experience because of drugs. She had two strokes, both legs amputated below the knees and an aortic heart valve replacement on her 30th birthday. She hopes to influence others to get out and stay out of the world of addictive behaviors.
“Alcohol and drug abuse impact all of us, whether it's a family member or friend; educating our loved ones is critical,” said Kelley Pfeiffer, student activities manager. “These events will provide a variety of opportunities for education and will offer great resources for people who need them.”
Events are free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Kelley Pfeiffer at 636-922-8544 or kpfeiffer@stchas.edu.
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