The Stigma of Substance Abuse Lecture at the KCC - Rescheduled to April 20, 2023

Update - February 21, 2023

Due to the inclement weather expected this week, "The Stigma of Substance Abuse" event has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Untreated drug and alcohol use contribute to tens of thousands of deaths every year and impact the lives of many more, throughout our community and beyond.  Availability of tools and medications to assist in the treatment of substance abuse disorders may be improving, but the stigma that surrounds people with addiction is still an on-going challenge.

As part of their lecture series, the Kittery Community Center will be hosting “The Stigma of Substance Abuse”, an event that examines this topic.   The event will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Kittery Community Center Star Theatre, located at 120 Rogers Road in Kittery.

This free, public event will include an introduction by Kittery Police Chief, Robert Richter and will be hosted by Sweetser’s Lacey Bailey, a certified drug and alcohol counselor with 14 years of experience working in local communities and alongside law enforcement.  Lacey will give her unique perspective on the negative stigma that surrounds and envelopes people who struggle with substance abuse and the ways to combat these stigmas.  

A short, optional Narcan training will be available at the conclusion of the lecture.

To register for the event, please click here or contact the Kittery Community Center at 439-3800.