Informed Families’ Free “Lunch & Learn” Workshop To Explore How To Protect Children From Prescription Drug Abuse
Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12-1 p.m.
Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Corporate Headquarters
2490 Coral Way, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33145

Workshop Presented by Addiction Treatment Expert and Informed Families Board Member Ray Estefania

Parents/caregivers are invited to attend Informed Families’/The Florida Family Partnership’s FREE monthly Lunch & Learn workshop in June, titled “Want a RX For a Bright Future for Your Children? Learn How to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse.”

Ray Estefania, psychotherapist, certified addiction professional, and Informed Families Board member, will lead the workshop and shed light on the recent epidemic of prescription drug abuse. He will also offer ways to protect children from this dangerous and preventable trend.

Estefania, who has over 15 years of experience as a counselor and addiction specialist, is the founder and clinical director of Family Recovery Specialists, P.A., an outpatient treatment program and consulting practice in Miami. Estefania specializes in individual, couples and family therapy, and provides evaluation, drug and alcohol counseling, intervention and placement services to those suffering from addiction and other mental health issues. He has developed a special expertise for working with adolescents and young adults.

In addition, Estefania has been the director of two well-known and respected hospital-based chemical dependency programs, including South Miami Hospital’s Adolescent Program, where he was for over 10 years. He is a frequent guest on both radio and television programs on many topics including addiction, recovery and parenting.

Estefania received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, and his graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University.

An optional $11 box lunch is available for purchase at www.informedfamilies.org/estore.

To RSVP, e-mail Ana Cristina Ferro at aferro@informedfamilies.org or (786) 536-3283.  Individuals needing special assistance must contact Informed Families within three business days prior to the event. Please call (786) 536-3283 for more information.

Free parking is available across the street from Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Corporate Headquarters on the north side of Coral Way.