Drugs & Addiction
What You Need to Know
Drug overdoses in Fairfax County, particularly in our schools, are increasing rapidly. Many of us have friends or relatives impacted by a substance abuse disorder. We hear heartbreaking stories and wonder what is happening with drugs in our county and what help is available.
For more information, contact Carol Benson at cbenson@florisumc.org
In the News
ABC7 News – ‘We can’t just be content’: Herndon church equips members to recognize drug addiction
A Seminar
An expert panel discusses:
- Drug trends in Fairfax County
- Substance abuse risk factors and red flags
- Substance abuse recovery resources
- A hopeful recovery testimonial
Speakers include:
- Detective Ryan Scott, Fairfax County Police Department, Major Crimes Unit
- Joshua Cagney, MA, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of New Paradigm Recovery
- Chris Leibowitz, LCSW, CSAC, Founder of ACTIVV Counseling Center Counselor (CSAC)
- Sarah McDade, Substance Abuse Recovery Resource Expert
Resources
Coming Soon