A substance-abuse coalition will host two events in February in an effort to better inform the public about the factors that lead to opioid abuse.
The Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) group will be hosting a talk by Harvard University Professor Robert Putnam on Feb. 2 and a program by former Boston Celtic Chris Herren on Feb. 29.
State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, said the Putnam talk - scheduled for 7 p.m. at Franklin High School - is not solely about drugs.
"It's going to be more about the sociological background and context of the opioid crisis," he said. "Dr. Putnam has done a lot of research - not on opioids specifically - and he does paint a good picture of what is happening in America at the same time this epidemic has exploded."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160111/franklin-substance-abuse-coalition-hosting-two-talks
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