Milwaukee has the opportunity to become a national leader in combating an epidemic that knows no neighborhood, age, ethnicity, gender or status—prescription narcotic abuse. The Medical Society of Milwaukee welcomes one of the nation’s leading political voices on mental illness and addiction, Patrick J. Kennedy, to speak at an event highlighting the dangers of prescription drug abuse and mental illness. Mr. Kennedy will highlight the dangers of substance abuse and addiction and encourage the community to become involved in fighting this disease, bringing mental wellness to the forefront. The event will be open to the public, with a resource fair at 5:30 p.m. before the keynote address at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Please join the Medical Society of Milwaukee County physicians, Greater Milwaukee leaders and contributors to the Prescription Narcotic Safety initiatives, individuals and families affected by prescription narcotic abuse, and other concerned citizens of our community for An Evening with Patrick J. Kennedy. Questions can be directed to katy@kanecommgroup.com.