WV Medical Journal - Special Edition on Substance Abuse
The latest edition of the WV Medical Journal is a special edition focusing on substance abuse.
http://www.wvsma.com/shared/content_objects/medicaljournals//substanceabuse_2010.pdf
Content includes:
--Take Care WV RX Abuse Prevention PSA (PAGE 17)
--Bringing All the Players to the Table: The WV Controlled Substance Advisory Board (PAGE 22)
--Understanding the Cultures of Prescription Drug Abuse, Misuse, Addiction and Diversion (PAGE 64
(articles by WV Partnership member Dr. Mike O’Neil)
--Citation of the Governor’s Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV (PAGE 28)
--Preliminary Evaluation of the WV Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline (PAGE 38)
--A Comprehensive Checklist for Prevention (PAGE 54)
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Community Resiliency Conference August 19-20 @ Days Hotel in Flatwoods
Just as basic principles exist in mathematics, physics or any other science, there are basic Principles that drive the working of all human Psychological functioning, regardless of environment or background. As with any science or discipline, once we understand the basic principles, we can learn to work out any problem.
We invite you to join us to learn more about the applications of these principles in multiple areas such as community and system development, prevention, treatment, leadership, mental health fields, schools systems and individual/personal.
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July Health Observances
-Cord Blood Awareness Month
-International Group B Strep Awareness Month
-Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
-UV Safety Month
Source: National Health Information Center
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Currently On Prevention WV: Take Care Campaign & RX Abuse in WV
On the current edition of the Prevention WV, we continue our summer long focus on prescription drug abuse.
West Virginians fill an average of 18.7 prescriptions annually compared to the U.S. rate of 12. Between 1999 and 2004, unintentional poisoning deaths in WV increased 550% - more than double that of any other state. Data also show that most prescription drugs abusers obtain their drugs from family and friends.
On the latest edition of Prevention WV, Michele Burnside of the WV Prevention Resource Center highlights the Take Care WV RX Abuse Prevention Campaign, and Dr. Mike O’Neil of the WV Controlled Substance Advisory Board discusses prescription drug abuse and WV’s culture of sharing.
Additional information about the Prevention WV television show, including show times and channels, is available on PrevNET.org.
Tune in and Take Care West Virginia.
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WV Students Create Public Service Announcements to Prevent Underage Drinking
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Take Care WV Campaign Launched to Address RX Abuse in WV
Everyone knows drugs are dangerous. But did you know that sharing prescription drugs can be just as dangerous and deadly too? Sharing prescription drugs is also illegal.
Data indicate social access (sharing) is a major contributor to the misuse of prescription drugs. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, most prescription drug abusers obtain their drugs from family and friends.
This issue demands an approach aimed at changing cultural/social norms about RX drugs,” said Dave Potters, Executive Director of the WV Board of Pharmacy. “In response, the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being and WV Prevention Resource Center have launched a social marketing/media campaign that focuses on the message ‘Please don’t share prescription drugs.’”
Additional Info:
News Release
Campaign Website
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Currently On Prevention WV: Community Issues Forums on RX Abuse
On the current edition of Prevention WV…
Doug Walters (WV Center for Civic Life’s Board of Directors) discusses the importance of public dialogue, and
Stephanie Anthony (WV Prevention Resource Center) highlights the role of community forums in the Take Care WV: RX Abuse Prevention Campaign.
Additional information about the Prevention WV television show, including show times and channels, is available at http://www.prevnet.org/preventionwvTV/default.aspx.
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