Opioid Addiction & Recovery Discussed In Valley City (Audio)

Posted By: Steve Urness
February 14, 2017 @ 3:19 pm
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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Substance Abuse & Motivational Speaker Tony Hoffman visited Valley City this week to share his experience with drug addiction and recovery. He talked about the negative effects the opioid addiction has on all of our communities across the county.

North Dakota’s First Lady Kathryn Helgass Burgum attended the presentation. She said Hoffman made a big impression on students and the community by emphasizing the importance of recognizing drug addiction. She recently disclosed the struggle she had with alcohol and her recovery.

City County Health Director Theresa Will said the fight against addiction helping people get to treatment is a constant struggle.

L to R Valley City Superintendent Josh Johnson, North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgass Burgum and Valley City mayor Dave Carlsrud. Photo by Steve Urness. — L to R Valley City Superintendent Josh Johnson, North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgass Burgum and Valley City mayor Dave Carlsrud attended the Tony Hoffman presentation on February 13th in Valley City. Photo by Steve Urness.

Former drug addict Tony Hoffman talks about the importance for people to recognized the opioid epidemic and how to save lives in America. Photo by Steve Urness. — Former drug addict Tony Hoffman talked about the importance for people to recognized the opioid addiction and how we can save those impacted by the epidemic in America during a presentation at the Hi Liner Activity Center in Valley City on February 13th. Photo by Steve Urness.

For more information about Tony Hoffman and his foundation to to his website www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com