The White Elephant in the Room - National Premiere

We're extremely pleased to invite you to the national premiere of The White Elephant in the Room, a documentary produced by the Co-Alc Alliance (About | Co-Alc Alliance), highlighting the hidden risks of mixing cocaine with alcohol and the emerging evidence linking cocaethylene to impulsive behaviour, mental distress, and suicide risk. 
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We are delighted to be hosting this important screening in Blackburn with Darwen, the first in the country, and look forward to welcoming partners and professionals to what promises to be a powerful and thought-provoking event.

The film has been developed in partnership with bereaved families, people with lived experience, researchers and practitioners, and seeks to stimulate discussion about an important and often overlooked public health issue.

This screening provides an opportunity for partners from across public health, healthcare, local government, community safety, education, the voluntary sector and related services to:

• Increase awareness of the harms associated with alcohol and cocaine use.
• Hear lived experience perspectives from families affected by these issues.
• Consider the implications for prevention, early intervention and support services.
• Take part in a facilitated discussion following the film.

Full details on the flyer, including link to booking site
If you don't get along with QR codes, you can also book by clicking link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-white-elephant-in-the-room-tickets-2000968662133?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Given the themes explored, please note that the documentary contains references to substance use, suicide and suicidal behaviour, therefore we are recommending that only people aged 16+ should attend.

Appropriate support & information will be available on the night for attendees.
We would be delighted if you could join us for what promises to be an important and thought-provoking event.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may have an interest in this area of work beyond Blackburn with Darwen.