Prescription Drug Abuse

Information and Public Policy Forum

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Minnesota as well as nationally.  To advance the understanding of the multifaceted nature of this issue and the extent to which it is a concern in Minnesota, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Human Services together with the State Drug Policy Office are hosting this educational event and policy discussion with concerned parties that include law enforcement, addiction services, prevention, public health, pharmacy, and others.   We welcome your participation. Please pass this invitation on to others who may be interested as well.  We look forward to our discussion on January 29^th. 

DATE:           Friday, January 29, 2010

LOCATION:    Minnesota Department of Human Services

                   Elmer L. Andersen Building --  Room 2370-2380

                   540 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota

                                     
TIME:            1:00 pm until 4:00 pm

RSVP:             Space is limited so please RSVP to bonita.kaska@state.mn.us or

                    phone 651-431-2484

Tentative Agenda

Welcome

Chuck Noerenberg

State Drug Policy Coordinator

Overview of Prescription Drug Abuse in Minnesota

Carol Falkowski

Director, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Overview of Prescription Drug Seizures and Arrests in Minnesota

US Drug Enforcement Administration

Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies

Overview of Minnesota's New Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Cody Wiberg, Executive Director

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Open policy discussion including the challenges of prevention, enforcement, disposal, and treatment.  Where do we go from here?

Moderated by Chuck Noerenberg