KFW | Prescription Drug Abuse MN Department of Health | 651.201.5000 | Part 1

Published February 22, 2012

KFW | Prescription Drug Abuse MN Department of Health | 651.201.5000 | Part 1 – www.health.state.mn.us Tina Rosenquist, creator and host of Knowledge For Wellness, interviews Jay Jaffee, Chemical Health Promotion Coordinator at the MN Department of Health (MDH) Center for Health Promotion about prescription drug abuse. Jay has worked in the area of substance abuse prevention for nearly 26 years. He has worked at MDH since 1994. More information on “Teens and Prescription Drugs” can be found at the Office of National Drug Control Policy/National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign at www.mediacampaign.org www.youtube.com Click on this link to view the second part of this video. Part 1 of two. www.knowledgeforwellness.com

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