Toledo native to speak at 3rd drug-abuse confab

10/15/2010
BLADE STAFF

The 3rd Annual “Making a Difference Against Chemical Dependency Conference” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen's Church of God in Christ, 5509 Dorr St.

The Rev. Tony Thomas, a Toledo native who beat a 17-year drug addiction, will be the presenter.

The conference's goals include heightening churches' awareness of the drug problem, partnering with people struggling with alcohol, drugs, and other addictions, and providing resources to help people overcome their addictions.