Register now for the Regional Stakeholder Symposium on Prescription Drug Abuse. The free event will be held at Del Mare College in Corpus Christi, and is brought you through a collaborative effort from the Region 11 Epi Workgroup led by the Prevention Resource Center. The symposium will cover a growing issue in our communities — prescription drug abuse. A panel of experts will present on:
- Prevalence and trends of prescription drug abuse
- Product composition and identification
- Safe storage and disposal; prescription drop box availability
- Existing laws on prescription medication misuse and current law enforcement efforts
- Forensic science behind prescription drugs and physiological effects
- Recognizing the signs and treatment options
- Lock your meds campaign
The symposium is FREE, but please register to attend. For more information contact Donine Schwartz at 361-854-9199
