Former addicts to speak in Emo

Press release
The Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, in conjunction with the Emo rec council and the Township of Emo, have invited three speakers to do a presentation tomorrow (May 31) at 7 p.m. at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre.
Roland Vandal, 35, is an ex-gang member who has been sober for five years. His addictions and lifestyle took him to the point of insanity and death.
He lost everything when he bottomed out, but with the help of a couple of “12 Step” fellowships and treatment, he has transformed himself into a brand new person.
Brendon, 24, hit bottom due to crystal meth, alcohol, and drugs. He is now one year sober after multiple relapses.
And Dave, 19, has one-and-a-half years of straight sobriety. He and his girlfriend have just had a baby, and he has a job at a hospital.
All speakers regularly attend “12 Step” meetings to maintain their sobriety.
Both young speakers have had experience with relapse. And all three men acknowledge they have a living problem, feeling they needed drugs and alcohol to be comfortable with life.
Everyone is welcome to attend the presentations.
Editor’s note: The three speakers also will be making a presentation at Fort Frances High School tomorrow (May 31) at 10:35 p.m. and at the hall on Couchiching on Friday (June 1) at 2:30 p.m.