The evening will feature a panel of experts who will provide information and answer questions on critical issues, including:
- Prevention strategies.
- Treatment and overdose prevention options.
- Information on how prescription drug abuse can lead to misuse, heroin use and addiction.
Panelists will include: Colleen Anderson, Cortlandt Coalition coordinator, town of Cortlandt; Sgt. Brian Ferrone, New York State Police, Troop K, Zone 3; Danielle Gamar, student assistance counselor, Walter Panas High School; Robert Kelly, executive director, Westchester Intelligence Center, Westchester County District Attorney's Office; and Dr. Rachel Schoolcraft, psychiatrist, Addiction Treatment Services, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.
Ellen Morehouse, executive director of the Student Assistant Services Corp., will be the moderator.
For more information contact Cortlandt Coalition Coordinator Colleen Anderson, 734-1050 or Jim Van Develde, 245-1700.
Walter Panas High School is at 300 Croton Avenue in Cortlandt Manor.
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