Opioid abuse is widespread in Delaware as it is in much of the nation, and data shows that it crosses all socio-economic groups and spans from the unemployed to professionals.

This informative session will help employers better understand the fundamentals of the problem, its impact in the workplace and how employers can respond. This event is free, but registration is required.

 Welcoming Remarks:

Dr. Roy Proujansky, M.D. – Chief Executive, Delaware Valley Operations, Executive Vice President, Nemours

Rich Heffron – President & CEO, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

 Panel Discussion:

Carla Markell – First Lady of Delaware

Dr. Terry Horton, M.D, FACP – Chief of Christiana Care’s Division of Addiction

Michael Barbieri – Director, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services

The Honorable Eric Davis – Superior Court Judge

Stephen Mockbee – Founder & Chairman, Bancroft Construction

Ashley Petruno – Peer Coach/Out Reach worker, RI International and the Maryland Health Departmen