DACI’s Fourth Annual “In The Know” event is a free program open to all members of the community who are interested in learning practical, evidence-informed solutions to local challenges related to substance use in Iredell County. Our goal is for all attendees to leave the event better informed and equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to be advocates for reducing the harm associated with substance use within their homes and throughout the broader community.

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The event features a keynote by Dr. Shuchin Shukla, who has years of experience supporting families navigating substance use challenges. Dr. Shukla brings a compassionate, practical approach to helping loved ones understand their next steps. His presentation "What Do I Do Now?" will help family members move from information to action with clear, supportive guidance.

 

Additional keynote speaker, Gail Embt, is a certified CRAFT clinician, SMART Recovery facilitator, and advanced Invitation to Change practitioner. She will speak on letting go, ending power struggles, reconnecting, and setting boundaries. As a mother who navigated challenges with her two sons, Gail combines personal experience with professional expertise to equip parents with the skills and resources necessary to help their children and help families transform from feelings of anger and anxiety to calm confidence.

 

There will be three breakout sessions with a variety of topic choices, including:

• “Hidden in Plain Sight” Teen Bedroom

• Household Products With Abuse Potential

• What’s in Store? Legal Substances in Local Retail Settings

• PTSD/Trauma Panel

• Building Resiliency and Increasing Protective Factors 

• The Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use

 

Lunch will be provided. PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 3 FOR LUNCH COUNTS.

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ABOUT DACI

Since 2012, the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) has been committed to the reduction and prevention of substance use, misuse, and overdose deaths and focused on building community awareness, education, and advocacy. DACI's members and the agencies, organizations, and individuals they represent are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community and are passionate about providing support and hope for individuals and family members of those struggling with substance use issues.

 

The coalition has active participants from many community sectors including members from law enforcement, schools, businesses, media, youth-serving organizations, faith communities, civic and fraternal clubs, healthcare professionals, state and local agencies, substance use treatment providers, youth, parents/caregivers, and concerned community members.

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DACI’s members and the agencies and organizations they represent are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community by working collaboratively to implement prevention and harm-reduction strategies that address community factors that increase the risk of substance misuse.

 

DACI's mission is to inform and educate the community to create advocates for reducing substance misuse in Iredell County. 

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact Kristin Blumenstein at kristin@daciredell.com or

Callie Farmer at callie@daciredell.com.

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​WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

DACI meets on the 3rd Monday of each month* at the Cooperative Extension Center, 444 Bristol Drive, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch is provided.

*No meetings in July and December.