Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force
“A forum that empowers dedicated community members to take action about non-medical use/abuse of prescription medication.”
The Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force began in 2002, driven by data indicating a serious community concern. Dedicated community members of this task force include individuals from our community, such as parents and youth, as well as those from the fields of medicine, research, prevention, pharmaceutical drug companies, pharmacies, coalitions, public health, law enforcement, judiciary, legislative, and education.
Goals:
- To continue taking the lead in addressing this significant and growing health problem of non-medical use/abuse of prescription
- To advocate for a state-wide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
- To coordinate innovative community and social marketing campaigns that strive to reduce misuse/abuse and availability of the illegal use prescription medications.
Beginning in 2009, a group of dedicated parents and professionals came together to create this
publication. After much hard work, we present to our community, and the State of Florida,
this toolkit to help families overcome prescription drug misuse, abuse, and addiction.
Click Here to View the Toolkit
For some of the latest information, current initiatives, and policy issues please click the links below:
Local:
Broward Sheriff's Office Operation Medicine Cabinet
The Commission's Facebook Cause
Florida:
The Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Foundation
The Governor's Office Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Website
Florida Department of Medical Quality Assurance Pain Clinic Registration
The Pain Truth - A Florida Community Awareness Program
Prescription Abuse in Florida Talking Points
National:
National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws
National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act
Alliance of States with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators
Prescription Monitoring Program Center of Excellence
US Prescription Narcotic Consumption.
Media Coverage: WSVN Channel 7's Carmel Cafiero's "Pill Mills," an investigative reporting series Reporting: You may also contact your local municipality's Non-Emergency Number. Contact: Angela Ventura
Pill Mills 9-24-09
Pill Mills 10-29-09
Pill Mill Laws 12-10-09
Doctor Suspended 5-11-10
Clinic Complaints 8-03-10
Current TV's Vanguard Documentary Series:
OxyContin Express
If you suspect "Doctor Shopping," fraudulent prescription writing, or other illegal actions related to prescription medication abuse, please contact:
Medication Disposal:
For information on the FDA's Guidelines, please click here.
For information on ONDCP's Guidelines, please click here.
Chronic Pain Resources:
Tips For Dealing with Your Pain
Managing Breakthrough Pain
The American Chronic Pain Association
National Pain Foundation
SARG Cordinator/Hispanic Outreach
Phone: 954-760-7007 ext.212
email
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