BLOOMINGTON– Monroe County CARES and the Monroe County Substance Use Disorder Awareness Commission (SUDAC) will host a virtual panel discussion, “Addiction: A Disease that Affects the Whole Family,” on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
The discussion will explore the far-reaching effects of addiction on individuals and their loved ones. Panelists will share their expertise on support systems, available resources, and current trends in research.
Featured speakers include:
- Cathy Greene, Al-Anon Representative
- Dr. Peter Finn, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University
- Romana Volpp, Alateen/Al-Anon Advocate
The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending can RSVP by emailing llmeuser@me.com to receive the event link.
Monroe County CARES, the Local Coordinating Council for the Governor’s Commission for a
Drug-Free Indiana provides annual grants to local agencies working to prevent and reduce
substance misuse. Organizations interested in applying for a 2025 CARES grant can contact
llmeuser@me.com for more information.
SUDAC assists Monroe County Government in gathering community data on substance use
disorder and organizing educational events throughout the year.
For more details on the panel or Monroe County CARES initiatives, email llmeuser@me.com.
