Lexington Forum Presents: Prescription Pill Abuse in KY

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Prescription Pill Abuse in KY

Non-medical use or abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest- growing drug problem in the United States, according to Office of National Drug Control Policy. In Kentucky, prescription drug overdoses have doubled over the past decade and now surpass traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental death.


“Prescription pill abuse isn’t happening on street corners or in back alleys,” said Van Ingram, Executive Director of Kentucky’s Office of Drug Control Policy. “It’s starting at home in the medicine cabinet. Parents need to remember to monitor and secure their prescriptions and safely dispose of any medications that are no longer needed.”


Mr. Ingram will detail the scope and urgency of the prescription pill abuse issue in Kentucky,as well as pending related legislation at the January 5, Lexington Forum breakfast meeting.


Where: Hillary J. Boone Center, UK Campus
When: Thursday, January 5, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Tuesday, January 3rd at noon.

Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.

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