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Burlington County to hold Alcohol and Drug Addiction Community Forum on April 27

The event is meant to increase awareness on dangers of substance abuse and recovery options.

The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders has partnered with Ashley Addiction Treatment to bring a free alcohol and drug addiction forum to the residents of Burlington County on April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burlington County Library Main Branch located at 5 Pioneer Blvd. in Westampton.

“We are excited to be partnering with Ashley Addiction Treatment, to enlist their expertise and support in the fight against addiction,” Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hughes said. “Ashley Addiction Treatment boasts an impressive array of professionals including medical doctors, psychologists, registered nurses, addiction counselors and specialized clinicians.”

In addition, Hughes said experts will be on hand to discuss topics such as how to tell if a loved one is using, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, addiction in adults verse young people, how children are at risk, when and how to ask for help, what people can do to help friends or family members who are struggling, and what programs are available for addicts and their families.

“There will also be opportunities for residents to have their specific questions answered,” Hughes said.

For additional information about Ashley Addiction Treatment please visit, https://www.ashleytreatment.org.

For questions about the community forum please contact Martha Meehan-Cohen at (410) 273–2205 or [email protected].

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