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Former NBA player shares his painful story of addiction with Berks athletes

Former NBA player Chris Herren presented to students at Wilson High School about his struggles as an athlete with drug and alcohol addiction through a Caron Treatment Centers’ Peak Performance program.

Prevention is difficult, especially at the high school level. Doing it in a way that speaks to them and resonates with them is so much better. That’s why I started this program.”

Tina George, Senior Coordinator of Caron's Student Assistance Programming

Source: Reading Eagle