Anoka-Ramsey Community College is offering a Day of Meth education for nurses and other health care professionals, Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Cambridge Campus, 300 Spirit River Dr. S. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost for the event is $35 for the general public, $25 for Anoka-Ramsey alumni and $15 for current Anoka-Ramsey students, faculty and staff. Lunch is included.

Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, according the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is a Schedule II stimulant, which means it has a high potential for abuse. The effects of methamphetamine cross all boundaries in a user’s life—medical, social and legal. Everyone, healthcare workers particularly need to be aware of signs of methamphetamine use. Expect a powerful day of learning.

Speakers at the event include:

• Christine Andres, RN, Anoka-Ramsey alumna  from Kanabec County Public Health Department
• Mathias Karayan, MA, LADC from New Beginnings, a nationally recognized center for its treatment of alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines and other drug dependencies.
• Chris Janssen from the Isanti County Sheriff's Office
• Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPC from the State Opioid Treatment Authority  

 Space is limited, so RSVPs by April 14 are required. CEU may be available.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Anoka-Ramsey Community College Alumni Director, Michael Wall alumni@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1597

Interested parties unable to attend can simply RSVP ‘No” to receive the event’s takeaway networking sheet.