Breaking down stigma : Former NBA player talks addiction and recovery in Darien
Jarret Liotta and Susan Shultz
Feb. 11, 2021
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Former NBA player Chris Herren talked with the Darien community on Wednesday, Feb. 11 about his addiction and recovery. Liberation Programs John Hamilton moderated the interview/talk.Jarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Former NBA player Chris Herren talked with the Darien community on Wednesday, Feb. 11 about his addiction and recovery. Liberation Programs John Hamilton moderated the interview/talk.Jarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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DARIEN The day Chris Herren’s childhood dream came true, a new nightmare had already begun burrowing itself into his life.
Our Darien -Former NBA star offers substance abuse talk in Darien
Jan. 27, 2021
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The Community Fund of Darien and eight local partners are welcoming students and parents to the presentation “Changing the conversation on substance use” with Chris Herren.
Herren is a celebrated former professional basketball star and wellness advocate, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Herren will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety, sharing experiences that have impacted his life as a teenager, athlete and speaker. He will also address themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping, the impact of COVID-19 and the responsibility of prevention starting with us all. To conclude the event, Herren will field live questions. Registration is free and required for this event at www.communityfunddarien.org.
Written by Jennifer Fallon
Famed Voice on Substance Use Chris Herren Speaks Via Virtual Event on February 10th
The Community Fund of Darien and eight local partners invite students and parents to the must-see presentation “Changing the Conversation on Substance Use” with Chris Herren, celebrated former professional basketball star and wellness advocate, on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00pm. Herren will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety, sharing experiences that have impacted his life as a teenager, athlete and speaker. He will also address themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping, the impact of COVID-19 and the responsibility of prevention starting with us all.