Advocacy
On November 10, 2016, the Coalition accepted the following proposals from the Advocacy Committee:
- Open Container Law Issue Brief
- Conclusion that more appropriate treatment options are needed in NE TN
- An Addiction Brochure and supporting website have been created
- PAT White Paper on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
For more information, go the Advocacy page on the Coalition website (under Coalition Resources).
November 21 Training
Training from 10 AM - Noon at the Sullivan County Regional Health Department Blountville
NE TN PAC meeting to follow
If you come for the training, you may stay for lunch, but please register so we know how much food will be needed. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ne-tn-pac-meeting-tickets-29048210981?aff=eac2)
12th National Drug Take Back Day
It's time to check your medicine cabinets. Be a part of the national effort to reduce prescription drug abuse (and protect those you love).
Change the conversation About Opioid Use Disorders
Watch, then sign up for the "A Tough Pill to Swallow" Medical Forum (see below).
SCAD Coalition Mobile App
Check you app store to download - search for Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition.
The Prescription Safety Act of 2012 will sunset this year without action from our legislators. This act changed voluntary reporting of controlled substances dispensed to a requirement and required the reporting period to decrease from 30 days to seven days.
It also requires a prescriber to check the database before writing a new prescription for a controlled substance. In a recent survey, a third of doctors said they are now more likely to refer a patient to treatment. There has also been a reduction in the amount of controlled substances being dispensed. If you believe that these are good measures to have in place, please let your legislator know!
Opportunity for Young Adults to Win a $100 Gift Card
Young adults, click on image to go to this Facebook page.
Take the short survey.
You will be entered into the drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card.
Good luck (and thanks for your participation!)
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