Building: 76-156 (Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research)
Presenter: Joanne Peterson; Founder and Executive Director, Learn to Cope Inc.
Due to the sheer number of people struggling to overcome dangerous addictions to heroin and prescription painkillers in the United States, many of us have been (or will be) touched by the growing opioid epidemic in one way or another. Accordingly, the MIT community has seen an uptick in cases involving opioid use, including parents worried about their children, managers and HR professionals concerned about their employees, and individuals seeking support. And we want to help. In this seminar, participants will learn:
- The current state of the opioid and drug overdose epidemic in the United States
- How to spot the warning signs of opioid misuse and addiction
- The range of available treatment options
- How to promote a recovery-friendly home and workplace
- About the MIT and community resources that can help
Presented in collaboration with MIT Medical and Community Wellness
