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 public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 7, 2013, 2:00 p.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Florida Hospital, Werner Auditorium, 601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

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: http://myfloridalegal.com/.

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: Department of Legal Affairs at [phone].