Stories of Opioids & Ohio: A Community Discussion on Moving Beyond Stereotypes

Using first-person stories from the newly released anthology Not Far from Me: Stories of Opioids and Ohio, community conversations feature community members facilitating in-depth discussions to encourage critical, historically-informed dialogue around opioid use, with the aim of reducing stigma.All are welcome. Discussion theme: Moving Beyond StereotypesThe opioid epidemic has received considerable attention in the news and in public policymaking. But this is only the most recent in a long history of drug epidemics in the U.S. In this activity, we explore the way that race has shaped empathy toward drug users.This event is planned and led by a community group using the library's free meeting spaces. Are you leading a Community Event at one of our locations? Let us know! We want to share these events on our online calendar to help spread the word and to keep our staff informed about what's happening around the county.