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Break the Bonds of Addiction
Are you or someone close to you struggling with addiction? There is HOPE! “Break the Bonds of Addiction” is a free workshop that focuses on finding local resources to help deal with this growing problem. The workshop begins at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, at the Pike County Public Library, Hambly Blvd., Pikeville, and is The presented by the Big Sandy Area Community Action Program. For more information call 606-432-2275.
Pill Dragon visits
A whopping 12,156 pills were destroyed by UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” – a mobile incinerator – at a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” event held September 13, in the parking lot of the Williamson ARH in South Williamson. Don’t be an “Accidental Dealer” by allowing your medications to stolen or misused, and please don’t flush your medicines down the toilet or dispose of them in the trash. The Pill Dragon is sponsored by Operation UNITE, PRIDE and the Kentucky Army National Guard.
To view photos click here.
Seniors to learn how to safeguard medications
UNITE presented information to the Pikeville Senior Citizens on October 19, on how to avoid becoming an “Accidental Dealer” by monitoring prescription and over-the-counter medications. A reporter from the BBC was on hand to interview participants.
One Step Misery
An informational presentation on “One Step Misery: Kentucky Meth Epidemic” was given in Pikeville on October 11. Each year Kentucky is setting new records for the number of meth lab incidents. Children are unknowingly being contaminated, toxic chemicals are discarded and become a public health nightmare, and 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.
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Drug 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,...
Read MoreSurgeon General to speak at Rx Summit
Prescription drug abuse is a growing public health concern. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin will address the need for major public health initiatives across many fields during the first National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in April. “The negative impacts of substance abuse span a broad spectrum, including health care costs, public safety, economic development and social services. As...
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