Over the past ten years, statistics show that New Jersey has experienced a 700 percent increase in individuals seeking treatment for opioid addictions. September is nationally recognized as Recovery Month. For this reason, the Mercer County Division of Addiction Services and Mental Health will co-host a dinner and discussion event on Thursday, October 8 at 5 p.m. at the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness Center, located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton.

Presenters will discuss the evolution of prescription drug abuse and tangible steps that friends and family members can take to prevent the epidemic from spreading further. Participants will also be educated on local resources that have the ability to provide the life saving medication, Naloxone, which can reverse the effects of opioid overdose and prevent death.

To RSVP, contact Ivette Correa by calling (609) 989-6897 or email icorrea@mercercounty.org.