FRAMINGHAM, MA - Why are we spending so much money -- and still not succeeding? The Failure of the War on Drugs, a Forum & Discussion,sponsored by the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Costin Room, Framingham Public Library, Lexington Street, Framingham.

Speakers:

• Rep. Pam Richardson (host)
• Sheriff James V. DiPaola: Middlesex County Sheriff
• Attorney David White: Chair, MA Bar Association’s Drug PolicyTask Force
• Judge Robert Ziemian: founder of Massachusett’s first drug court

Moderated by Roberta Leis, Join Together, A project of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

For more information contact the Office of Rep. Pam Richardson (617)722-2582 or email Rep.PamRichardson@hou.state.ma.us