Substance Use in the NRV: A Public Health Perspective
Venue: Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Blacksburg Library presents the program "Substance Use in the NRV: A Public Health Perspective" on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Join the New River Health District (NRHD) for an open conversation on substance use in the NRV, the impact of the War on Drugs, and how we move forward together.

Topics Include:
• Overview of substance use in the NRV
• Lived experience from peers in our region
• Local data and public health trends
• Overdose prevention
• Resources and support available
• Community questions, concerns, and discussion
• How can we work together to save lives and strengthen our community

Hear directly from Rise Above staff and local peers sharing lived experience and real solutions.

A free dinner of Subway sandwiches will be provided.

Open to all including community members, families, providers, educators, faith leaders, and people with lived experience.

For more information on the event, contact Chris Alderman at chris.alderman@vdh.virginia.gov or 540-824-2082.

The Blacksburg Library is located at 200 Miller Street in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/2yxcMV08/image.png.

For more information, visit: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blacksburg-Library/152248358735 or call 540-552-8246.

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