Coalition Information
One Step Misery: Kentucky Meth Epidemic
An informational presentation on “One Step Misery: Kentucky Meth Epidemic” will be given at Hazard Community and Technical College on Tuesday, Oct. 11, starting at 6 p.m. in Room 223-FFC. The manufacturing of methamphetamine should scare you! But how much do you really know about it? For years we have taken steps to combat the growing meth epidemic, but each year we are setting new records for meth production. Kentucky currently ranks fourth nationally in meth lab incidents. Children are unknowingly being contaminated at school. Toxic chemicals are discarded and become a public health nightmare. Taxpayers spend millions of dollars on uncompensated medical care for victims of meth lab explosions. The simplicity of the manufacturing process puts us all at risk. This presentation will explain why you should be concerned.
Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day
Citizens brought 7,187 pills for destruction during a “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” event held Thursday, November 4, at the ARH Community Pharmacy in Hazard. UNITE’s mobile incinerator, dubbed the “Pill Dragon,” consumed the pills on site. A free medicine lock box was available for the first 10 people.
Support groups
The coalition sponsors weekly Lifeline “Stepping Into Freedom,” “Anger Management,” and “Concerned Persons” groups at New Hope Church in Hazard.
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Perry County News
Tragedy and Addiction
“It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience,” proclaimed Heather Wainscott. “It certainly was an eye-opener.” Wainscott, branch manager for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), was reacting to the inaugural performances of “The Dionysus Project: Addiction Takes Center Stage” in Manchester and Hazard on May 3. Featuring four acclaimed New York actors, the dramatic...
Read MoreDrug education program training
MANCHESTER – Representatives of organizations across central and eastern Kentucky have received training on a series of evidence-based programs designed to help educate parents, teens and concerned citizens about drugs. To view photos from the training click here. Thirty-five individuals from community coalitions, treatment and recovery programs, schools and the state juvenile justice program...
Read MoreAlpha Natural Resources supports Camp UNITE
MANCHESTER – Exemplifying its philosophy of “Running Right,” Alpha Natural Resources announced it will be a major corporate sponsor for Camp UNITE 2012. Company officials presented a $17,000 check to the Operation UNITE Foundation during a ceremony at Eastern Kentucky University’s Manchester Campus on Thursday, May 3. Accepting the donation was Karen Kelly, who heads the...
Read MoreDionysus: Addiction takes center stage
Two free theatrical performances and town hall discussions on crucial issues related to substance abuse and addiction will be held on Thursday, May 3, in Manchester and Hazard. “The Dionysus Project: Addiction Takes Center Stage” is an innovative public health collaboration between The Partnership at Drugfree.org, Outside the Wire, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and Operation...
Read MoreTornado relief efforts
Operation UNITE is assisting emergency management officials in counties hit by the March 2 tornadoes. Currently the greatest needs are for supplies in Menifee and Lawrence counties. This is an immediate need. Supplies Needed: Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, socks, garbage bags, diapers, wipes, Germ-X, shampoo, deodorant, paper products, rubber storage containers, hammers, nails, shovels,...
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