Dr. Drew Pinsky, renowned doctor and addiction specialist, author, television talk show host and podcaster will be the keynote speaker Oct. 27 for The LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom annual Benefit and Recognition Dinner.
The event will take place at Embassy Suites Rockside in Independence.
Pinsky replaces actress Maureen McCormick as the keynote speaker who could not attend the event due to a personal conflict, according to an Aug. 3 news release from The LCADA Way.
The LCADA Way, a private, nonprofit serving Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina and Erie counties and surrounding communities, is recognized as a leader in wellness and addiction recovery, the release said.
“We are very excited to have Dr. Pinsky as our keynote speaker,” said Dan Haight, president and CEO of The LCADA Way, in the release. “His personal experiences working with people struggling with addictions and finding recovery will be sure to inspire all.”
Pinsky, known nationally as “Dr. Drew,” has been a ubiquitous fixture both on television and radio for the entirety of his multi-faceted career.
The combination of running a thriving medical practice while simultaneously cultivating a successful media career has resulted in an unprecedented reservoir of expertise, the release said.
His work as a doctor of internal medicine/addiction specialist and prolific broadcaster has imbued him with the rare ability to examine any issue through the lenses of practical experience, scientific evidence and pragmatism, according to the release.
The LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom annual Benefit and Recognition Dinner honors individuals and organizations who help those impacted by drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. Corporate table sponsorships, silent auction donations, advertising opportunities and tickets are available at thelcadaway.org.
The event includes fellowship, dinner, keynote address, live and silent auctions and an awards presentation.
For more information or to donate an auction item, contact Joe Matuscak at 440-989-4919 or jmatuscak@thelcadaway.org.
