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On Wednesday, September 11, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., �ǿմ�ý will host the first in a series of “SAFE Conversations”—a monthly discussion series focusing on substance use disorders. SAFE stands for Support, Advocacy and Family Education. The acronym also suggests that families and individuals facing substance use issues can feel safe during this first conversation and every month thereafter.��

The discussants will include:

• Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry and Director of the Program for Substance Use and Stigma of Addiction at �ǿմ�ý
• David Sheff, acclaimed author and journalist for his work on addiction and its impact on families. Sheff is best known for his memoir Beautiful Boy, which chronicles his family’s struggle with his son’s addiction.��

Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher, Vice Chair for Education and Director of the General Psychiatry Residency at �ǿմ�ý, will moderate the discussion.��

In our first conversation, we will discuss family impact, hope for recovery and what loved ones should know about substance use disorder.��