Education called key to preventing addiction
BUTLER TWP — A room full of community leaders gathered Tuesday, March 7, for the Ellen O’Brein Gaiser Center’s “Discover Recovery” — an event focused on how addiction is a community problem with a community solution.
The informative talk and panel discussion at Butler County Community College was the first of its kind that invited those in school administration, recovery services, law enforcement and medical services to weigh in on combating substance abuse.
Joe Mahoney, executive director of the Gaiser Center, said raising awareness about the effects of addiction is crucial to preventing it.
“Education is key to prevention,” he said. “We want to continue this momentum, continue conversations started here and for the community to see us as a resource if they have questions.”
