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Media ReleaseMay 2024
Searching for a Drug StrategySeeking a response to substance-related
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With overdose deaths on the rise and dangerous substances infiltrating our communities, the need for effective solutions has never been greater.
Expert speakers, hosted by Region of Waterloo Councillor Rob Deutschmann, will share their invaluable insights, helping us navigate towards a comprehensive plan to combat substance-related harm. Don't miss this crucial discussion!
With expertise spanning pharmacology, public health, policy, and advocacy, our speakers bring unique perspectives and a wealth of experience to the table. Get ready to be inspired and informed by these trailblazers as they share their insights and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of substance-related challenges.
Expert speakers, hosted by Region of Waterloo Councillor Rob Deutschmann, will share their invaluable insights, helping us navigate towards a comprehensive plan to combat substance-related harm. Don't miss this crucial discussion!
With expertise spanning pharmacology, public health, policy, and advocacy, our speakers bring unique perspectives and a wealth of experience to the table. Get ready to be inspired and informed by these trailblazers as they share their insights and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of substance-related challenges.
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This segment (and series) is recorded and once available, footage will be posted alongside additional topic information online on the main topic page of the segment. All past virtual segments can be found online at www.WRCommunityTownHalls.ca
Video Register to receive the meeting link to attend via Zoom. Registration is free and available at www.WRCommunityTownHalls.ca. It is also available by emailing [email protected]. (Above images are available for use via downloadable files below)
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Featured expert speakers include:
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Quote From Event Host
This week’s town hall, "Searching for a Drug Strategy," renews our focus on the drug poisoning crisis. This ongoing and urgent issue affects not only residents of our Waterloo Region community but also people across Canada.
The panel features a diverse group of national experts who will share their invaluable insights, helping us better understand the significant challenges facing our community.
I invite you to join me for this event to listen to distinguished speakers in this field and participate in the community conversation. By becoming a better-informed community, we can work towards developing an evidence-based solution for a community drug strategy. You can register at www.wrcommunitytownhalls.ca.
The panel features a diverse group of national experts who will share their invaluable insights, helping us better understand the significant challenges facing our community.
I invite you to join me for this event to listen to distinguished speakers in this field and participate in the community conversation. By becoming a better-informed community, we can work towards developing an evidence-based solution for a community drug strategy. You can register at www.wrcommunitytownhalls.ca.
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-Regional Councillor Rob Deutschman
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Speaker Quote:
While there are a lot of great ideas of ways to address the epidemic, without a comprehensive drug strategy that combines these and a means to implement, monitor, and evaluate them, these are merely ideas.
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