Drug Free Coalition and MAGF: Partnering to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

The Drug Free Coalition of Hall County is pleased to have been selected by the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation to develop a pilot project aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse.  Workgroups consisting of Coalition community volunteers are currently planning future events for the various public sectors.

In keeping with the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation’s state-wide campaign, Think About it…, the Coalition will be presenting educational events for the general public and professionals.  In addition the 12-month initiative will include dissemination of safety methods related to prescription drugs that address proper storage and disposal. Learn More: www.rxdrugaddiction.com

Plans are underway to once again take part in the National Take Back Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration.  October 29, 2011 is the date set for this national and local event to collect and destroy unused prescription medications. Learn More: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

The 12-month initiative will focus on the following areas:

• Medical / Treatment / Recovery Community – Oct., Nov., Dec. 2011
• Parents / Youth / Schools  - Jan., Feb., March 2012
• Business / Civic Group / Government / Courts / Law Enforcement – April, May, June 2012
• Faith Based / Non-Profits / Youth Serving Agencies – July, Aug., Sep. 2012

Resources

PowerPoint

• FLYER: Warning Pills 1
• FLYER: Warning Pills 2
• FLYER: Street Drugs and RX

PDF

• FLYER: Warning Pills 1
• FLYER: Street Drugs and RX

Please check back for ongoing updates on events and resources regarding prescription drug abuse prevention.  For more information how you can get involved contact JP Banks at 770-534-1080 x277 or by email – jpbanks@faceitpeople.org

The Story of Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

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About:

We’re kicking off a 12-month initiative in partnership with the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation and the Drug Free Coalition of Hall County to pilot a prescription drug abuse prevention project.

Event Information:

September 27th, 2011
6:00-8:30pm
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Walters Auditorium
743 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

**Light dinner provided with registration – Compliments of Northeast Georgia Medical Center**

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Merrill Norton

Pharm.D., D.Ph., ICCDP-D
Clinical Associate Processor
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Registration:

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