Posted on October 7, 2016
State Representatives David Labriola (R-131) and Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70), hosted a public forum at Naugatuck high school on Thursday, September 29, to educate and inform the public about the dangers and treatment options for opioid abuse and addiction.
The forum brought addiction specialists, local prosecutors, medical personnel, and police and community leaders together to discuss the various aspects of addiction and recovery, and to answer questions from concerned citizens.
Panelists included, Jennifer DeWitt, Executive Director of the Central Naugatuck Valley Regional Action Council Connecticut Prevention Network, Mike Mitchell, chapter lead for Young People in Recovery (YPR) Cheshire, Waterbury State’s Attorney Maureen Platt, Waterbury Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Catherine Austin, DMHAS Commissioner Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Sharon Locke, Naugatuck Police Detective Kevin Zainc, and Thor Huntley of Ford Pharmacy, will participate in the discussion.