Alabama Sen. Katie Britt set to speak at upcoming event on addiction in Mobile

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. ( WKRG ) — Alabama Senator Katie Britt (R) is preparing to come to the University of South Alabama for an upcoming event focusing on the addiction epidemic.

The event is “Addressing The Addiction Epidemic: A Conversation With Senator Katie Britt.”

According to a news release, Senator Britt is partnering with the American Addiction Recovery Association, the Georgia Council for Recovery, and the University of South Alabama to host the event scheduled for 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the MacQueen Alumni Center.

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Event organizers said the event is important as “addiction is ravishing across Alabama.” According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration , 48.5 million people aged 12 or over had a substance use disorder in the past year as of 2023.

The event will have a panel of speakers moderated by Jeff Breedlove, the founder and CEO of the American Addiction Recovery Association.

• Katie Britt- United States Senator
• Scott Cochran- President, American Addiction Recovery Association
• Lisa Bright- Founder and CEO of Will Bright Foundation
• Curt Lindsley- Executive Director of Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
• Frank Long- Director of Development at the Lovelady Center
• Dr. Tres Stefurak- University of South Alabama

Those who wish to attend the event can RSVP .

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