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Notice: 12000178
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS


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

DATE AND TIME:	October 12, 2012, 1:00 PM –4:30 PM

PLACE:	Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, 1633 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025

Subject:	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.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Department of Legal Affairs at (850) 245-0200.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	9/21/2012 Vol. 38/38


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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