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

The Department of Legal Affairs, Florida Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns announces the following full Task Force meeting which all persons are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: October 12, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, 1633 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025 (Please be advised that meeting rooms maybe subject to change. For updates please visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/)

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.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Department of Legal Affairs at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, contact: Department of Legal Affairs, [phone].