2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”
2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition for Prevention Treatment & Recovery serving the Virginia counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wise and Washington and the cities of Bristol and Norton, was developed in 2001 as a region’s response to this crisis. Hundreds of deaths have led to economic decline, higher than state average crime rates and the destruction of Southwest Virginia’s stronghold…the family. Understand the problems associated with prescription drug use and watch the pioneering strategies this coalition and its related communities implement. Drug deaths begin to decline as the coalition embraces their slogan, “Substance Abuse Prevention…its Our Community …its Our Responsibility.” The free documentary is available with a booklet to facilitate discussion with various populations such as coalitions, physicians, patients, employers, employees, students, parents, faith-based organizations and the general public. ASAC serves the Virginia Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise & the City of Norton. Contact Lori-Gates-Addison, LCSW, PS at…. [email protected] for your FREE copy. The project was funded by a grant through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. For more information on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Southwest VA, go to the ASAC …
Think twice before switching aging cat from moist to dry food
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Answer — I am shocked that the veterinarian prescribed such a powerful oral drug as cephalexin rather than treating the skin infection with a topical ointment. Clearly, the cephalexin wiped out some of the beneficial bacteria in your dog's digestive …
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Undercurrent of RX drug abuse in the Little Falls case …
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It all fits with the reports over the past couple years from drug treatment and law enforcement officials – that prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem among young people today. One of the reasons Hazelden expanded its Plymouth …
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