MEDIA ADVISORY
Facebook Chat: Why Are We Seeing Our Kids Turn to Heroin? The Surprising Face of Heroin Use.
What: Facebook chat hosted by Suburban Hospital addiction expert Beth Kane Davidson on heroin use and addiction. Heroin remains as dangerous and addictive as ever, but a disturbing trend sees increasing use of the drug by a younger and more affluent demographic. The stereotype of the heroin addict as a destitute urbanite is being challenged by the growing number of addicts living privileged lives in suburbia. Join the Facebook chat to find out why and what we can do to stem the illicit use of heroin.
When: October 21, 2014, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Where: Suburban Hospital’s Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/1vMZtRl
Who: Beth Kane Davidson, MEd, Director of the Addiction Center at Suburban Hospital. Participation from the public, law enforcement officials, human services and medical personnel are invited.
How: Post your questions to Beth Kane Davison as comments by the end of Friday, October 17, 2014. Answers will be posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Background Info:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/heroin-use-spreads-to-suburbs/article/2515090
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/30/AR2008083001736.html
About Beth Kane Davidson:
Davidson holds a Master’s degree in Education, an Advanced Graduate Studies Certificate in Addictions from Johns Hopkins University, and is a certified addiction counselor. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the addiction treatment field and she is recognized throughout the region for her expertise and leadership in this area. Ms. Davidson is often consulted by the media for her expertise and has been interviewed by CNN, WTOP, USA Today and National Public Radio. She is the reviewer for the Parents Guide for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs. Ms. Davidson currently serves as the Director of the Addiction Center at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. For more information, go to http://firstconcerns.com/Beth_Kane_Davidson.html .
