The
WV Prevention Resource Center, WV Center for Civic Life, and the Jackson County Health Department and Anti-Drug Coalition are pleased to announce another learning opportunity for WV’s prevention and wellness communities.
RX Abuse Prevention StrategiesThursday, April 19th 9 am – 4 pmMt. Vernon Baptist Church (Just Minutes from I-64 Exit 39, Teays Valley)This FREE workshop will provide participants with information, skills, and resources to combat RX abuse in West Virginia. Continuing education units will be available. In 2011, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin convened a summit on RX Abuse in WV. The action steps outlined in the summit report included continuation of the Take Care WV RX Abuse Prevention Social Marketing Campaign and “Take Back” opportunities for unused prescriptions.
More than half of non-medical users of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives aged 12 or older got the prescription drugs they most recently used from friends or relatives, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The Take Care campaign specifically targets the “sharing” aspect of our RX abuse problem. It emphasizes the importance of not sharing prescriptions, because it is illegal and dangerous. The campaign comprises public service announcements, a multi-media website (www.takecarewv.org), community discussions, RX bags for pharmacies, and RX take back event planning resources.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?This learning opportunity is appropriate for addictions and prevention professionals, community coalitions, counselors, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, legislators, nurses, social workers, and anyone else who wants to learn/refresh their memory on free and publically available strategies for combatting RX abuse.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and REGISTRATION:A detailed, printable agenda/information flyer, driving directions, and ONLINE REGISTRATION is available at
http://www.prevnet.org/trainings.aspx.