Free seminar: Understanding addiction and recovery
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2012 09:17 11 May 2012
CHARLOTTE — St. Matthew Church will host a free training seminar "Understanding Addiction & Recovery Within the Faith Community" for clergy, religious and industry professionals on Friday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the New Life Center Banquet Room.
Topics include "The Science of Addiction: What Clergy Need to Know" with Dr. John Roberts; "Substance Use Disorders: Intervention, Treatment and Recovery" with Charles Odell, LCAS, ICAADC; "A Personal Story of Experience, Strength and Hope" with Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor; and a panel discussion on "Next Steps: Turning Knowledge into Action" featuring Sr. Eileen McLoughlin, MSBT, among others.
The seminar is being sponsored by St. Matthew, Dilworth Center and Pavillon. For details or to reserve a space, contact Margaret Larrea at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-372-6969.
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