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HIGHLIGHTS: Community Talk – April 2016

May 3, 2016 By Phil Huerta

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It was an eye-opening and inspiring event!

On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm we had nearly 120 guests (youth and adults) at the East Rec Center to learn from local experts in varying fields, including two Drug Court participants. There was a 1-hour presentation by 6 speakers, followed by a 30-minute Q&A for guests to ask their own questions anonymously. Below is a list of topics covered, and the list of speakers who shared.

Winona Daily News article: “Finally belonging: Winona addicts, experts share stories of overcoming drug use”

Winona Post article: “Community talks about drugs, addiction”

You can also watch Ruth Charles, MSW, Ph.D. on YouTube talk about asking the question, “What happened?” instead of “Why did you do that?”

Topics discussed:

  • Brain development
  • How substance use affects the brain
  • Personal stories
  • How does treatment work?
  • What help is available?
  • Local trends

Local speakers:

  • Max Ruff’s personal story
  • Tyler Eldridge’s personal story
  • Ruth Charles, MSW, Ph.D. – Winona State University
  • Teri Henderson, Probation Officer – Winona County Corrections
  • Mary Olson, MS, LPCC, LADC, NCC – Common Ground
  • Bridget Klinger, Community Liaison Officer – Winona Police Department

Positive community change happens when volunteers work together, so thank you all who attended and helped out! To learn more or get involved contact the Program Coordinator.

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Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is a coalition of community members devoted to cultivating a drug-free culture for children and teens in the Winona area.

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