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National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


Community Events


Exploring the Growing Problem of Prescription Drug Abuse  (3952)

09/27/2012 1:00 PM - 09/27/2012 5:00 PM

This event will focus on the problems associated with prescription drug abuse, long term outcomes of prescription drug abuse (medical and psychological), early identification and the fact that treatment works. This information will be presented by Victory
Programs staff, Shattuck Hospital addiction, medical and mental health specialists, state legislators, and clients who have abused prescription medications.


Location: Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Turville Conference Room

170 Morton Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States


Sponsoring Organizations: Victory Programs and Lemuel Shattuck Hospital


Type of Event: Education




Targeted participants for this year's event: 70



Primary Contact:
Donald Drake
LARC, 170 Morton Street

Jamaica Plain, MA  02130

United States
617-522-2936









 

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