RDAR Center Seminar

The Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center will host a digital screening and group discussion of “A Day in the Life: the World of Humans Who Use Drugs” for its February Seminar Series event on Thursday, February 11^th from 3:30-4:30pm. “A Day in the Life” takes us through one day in the lives of eight people, from seven cities, in seven different countries of the world, from morning until night. They all have something in common – all of them use drugs. But these people are not defined by their drug use. All of them have their unique personalities, stories, and social networks. And the environment in which they live, the attitudes they face, the laws that regulate drug use, and the health services available to them have an enormous impact on their lives. This film is not only about drug users – it was also produced by drug users. It strives to challenge our common myths and preconceptions about drugs and the people who use them. It gives a voice to those representing one of the most marginalized communities of our world, to tell stories untold about hate, love, suffering, and happiness. It shows how they engage in social activism to break the silence and fight the stigma that shadows their days. Stream the full video in advance using THIS LINK. Register to attend the group discussion from 3:30 to 4:30pm HERE.