Join us for a captivating forum discussion inspired by the thought-provoking play, The White Chip.

In our country someone dies from addiction every 3 minutes. You are now more likely to die from an overdose than a car accident. Addiction will cost our healthcare system and economy more than $400 billion this year. That’s an annual cost.

So, why don’t we talk about it more? Or are we just now taking notice? This forum will explore not only the current efforts to battle addiction, but how the stigma of addiction keeps all of us from talking about the national impact this disease is having - and is that tide changing? Is the general public better understanding this illness that was classified as a disease back in the late 50’s? More importantly, what can we do?

WHEN Thursday, April 11 @ 5:00PM
WHERE FST's Keating Theatre
TICKETS This event is free to attend. Registration required.

FEATURED PANELISTS

Jennifer Webb, CEO of Live Tampa Bay

Karina Clarke, 18+ years of experience in the field of substance abuse and community outreach

Julia Brothers, performs as #1 in FST's production of The White Chip

MODERATED BY
Sean Daniels, Director of The Recovery Project

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