From Daniel Dye
Public Information Specialist
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Government agencies, educators, prosecutors, law enforcement, children’s advocacy groups, juvenile court officials, medical professionals, social workers, counselors and other professionals who fight to protect and help keep alcohol and other drugs out of the hands of Alabama’s youth will meet in Prattville to discuss trends, strategies and long-term solutions to the problems of underage drinking and substance abuse.
What:
The Alabama ABC Board is hosting the “Alabama Substance Abuse Youth Summit” or “Alabama SAYS”, as a way to bring professionals together to combat substance abuse among Alabama’s children.
When:
Tuesday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featured presenters:
State of Alabama Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris; Dr. Bertha Madras, Harvard Medical School; Christian Hatfield, Executive Director of Fentanyl Awareness of Alabama; Dr. Shawn Dorius and Cass Dorius; Iowa State University; Rashawn Blassingame, Elmore County Board of Education; Robyn Gray and Mike Cook; Baldwin County Drug Education Council; and Mike Reese, Alabama ABC Board
Where:
Central Alabama Community College – Prattville Campus
1320 Old Ridge Rd.
Prattville, AL 36066
Please visit www.alabcboard.gov/alabama-says for additional information about the summit including schedule of speakers and topics to be discussed.
