WV Medical Journal - Special Edition on Substance Abuse

The latest edition of the WV Medical Journal is a special edition focusing on substance abuse.

Content includes:

--Take Care WV RX Abuse Prevention PSA (PAGE 17)

--Bringing All the Players to the Table: The WV Controlled Substance Advisory Board (PAGE 22)
--Understanding the Cultures of Prescription Drug Abuse, Misuse, Addiction and Diversion (PAGE 64
(articles by WV Partnership member Dr. Mike O’Neil)

--Citation of the Governor’s Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV (PAGE 28)

--Preliminary Evaluation of the WV Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline (PAGE 38)

--A Comprehensive Checklist for Prevention (PAGE 54)

Community Resiliency Conference August 19-20 @ Days Hotel in Flatwoods

Just as basic principles exist in mathematics, physics or any other science, there are basic Principles that drive the working of all human Psychological functioning, regardless of environment or background. As with any science or discipline, once we understand the basic principles, we can learn to work out any problem.

We invite you to join us to learn more about the applications of these principles in multiple areas such as community and system development, prevention, treatment, leadership, mental health fields, schools systems and individual/personal.

July Health Observances

-Cord Blood Awareness Month
-International Group B Strep Awareness Month
-Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
-UV Safety Month

Source: National Health Information Center