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Substance Use in the NRV: A Public Health Perspective
Venue: Radford Public Library, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Food, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Radford Public Library presents Substance Use in the NRV: A Public Health Perspective on Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Free refreshments 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 Pearisburg Public Library is located at 209 Fort Branch Road in Pearisburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/8PMpWBTx/image.png.

The Radford Public Library is located at 30 West Main Street in Radford, VA.

For more information, visit: http://www.radfordva.gov/326/Library or https://www.facebook.com/radford.public.library or https://www.facebook.com/events/884637677496601/ or call 540-731-3621.