By JONAS MILLER
Co-Executive Editor
The Counseling center, in compliance with an order from the U.S. District Attorney’s office, will hold a showing of “Chasing the Dragon” on Wednesday, March 29, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
The film depicts tragic and realistic stories of those suffering from opioid drug addiction. The event is open to both the campus and local community. Following the movie, there will be a speaker who is currently in recovery from opioid addiction.
Alan Martell works at the College’s Counseling Center, and he hopes the event will start a necessary conversation in the Saint Rose community.
“By now, everyone likely knows someone affected by drugs or alcohol,” Martell said. “Our event seeks to educate and prevent anyone who may potentially be negatively affected by these drugs, legal or not.”
In addition to the film and speaker, the Counseling center has arranged tabling opportunities for local providers and resources available to students and the community. Pizza and snacks will be provided and a raffling event will take place.
Martell and the rest of the counseling center have been trying to open the eyes of the campus to problems that are right under its nose, problems that are not limited to drug addiction.
He would like to remind the campus community that the counseling center offers a wide variety of services and welcomes students no matter their need.
