BRANDON CARES, a community organization dedicated to education, outreach, treatment and prevention of opiate drug addiction is sponsoring a Community Discussion and Information Forum on Thursday, November 6, at 6 pm at the Brandon Town Hall basement meeting room. There will be three focus areas: The Science of Addiction, The Addict's Perspective, and The Family's Perspective. Food will be available. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.