Forum/Town Hall: New York’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis

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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUGS ABUSE

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE CRISIS ROUNDTABLE

FEBRUARY 13, 2012 – ALBANY, NEW YORK

AGENDA

• Opening Remarks by Chairmen

             (5 minutes)

• Introductions

             (15 minutes)

• Discussion Round 1: The Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis

             (Primary presenters: Families and treatment providers -- 15 minutes)

• Discussion Round 2:  Balancing Abuse and Pain Treatment

       (Primary presenters: MSSNY, PSSNY, Hospice Physician,  -- 15 minutes)

• Discussion Round 3:  Systems and Improvements Needed

       (Primary presenters: BNE, AG, Walgreens -- 15 minutes)

• Discussion Round 4:  Other Policy Changes to Consider

             (All presenters -- 15 minutes)

• Conclusions/Closing Remarks

             (15 minutes)

NOTICE OF ROUNDTABLE

THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG CRISIS IN NEW YORK STATE: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH