The Task Force shall collect and organize data concerning the nature and extent of neonatal withdrawal syndrome from prescription drugs in Florida; collect and organize data concerning the costs associated with treating expectant mothers and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs

The Florida Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns announces a telephone conference call to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: January 9, 2013, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Toll Free Dial in Number: [phone], Participant Code: 1937102943
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Task Force shall collect and organize data concerning the nature and extent of neonatal withdrawal syndrome from prescription drugs in Florida; collect and organize data concerning the costs associated with treating expectant mothers and newborns suffering from withdrawal from prescription drugs; identify available federal, state, and local programs that provide services to mothers who abuse prescription drugs and newborns with neonatal withdrawal syndrome; and evaluate methods to increase public awareness of the dangers associated with prescription drug abuse, particularly to women, expectant mothers, and newborns.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Department of Legal Affairs at [phone].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Department of Legal Affairs at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (voice).
For more information, you may contact: the Department of Legal Affairs at [phone].
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