Meeting Notice - 5/18/05
The Coalition Board will meet promptly at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2005.
Judge Cory Ciklin will be presiding at our new location:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
400 N Congress Ave #200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Agenda items include:

  • Judges information day
  • Referral system
  • Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. counseling certification
  • All Stars Youth prevention training
  • Special events

Light lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP by calling the Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition office at 561.627.6603
or by e-mail: info@pbcsac.org


Save the Date!!! - 5/25/05
Crystal Meth Community Alert
May 25, 2005 9AM - 1PM
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth Campus, Allied Health 101

Sponsored by:
The South Florida Methamphetamine Task Force funded by a Florida Department of Children and Families grant.

In collaboration with:
Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
& Compass, Inc.

Intended for substance abuse/addiction workers, mental health professionals, HIV/STD workers, law enforcement personnel, educators, community activists, and the community at large.

Contact Chris at Compass for more information - 561-533-9699.
Or Doris Carroll (PBCSAPC) 561.627.6603

More information to follow


Prescription Drug Abuse Forum - 6/14/05
Prevention through Education
Speakers include: Omar Aleman, Dr. Sherry Siegel, Dr. Barbara Krantz and more!

Earn 6 CEU'S!

Palm Beach gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Directions:
I-95 to PGA Blvd. (Exit 79A or 79 AB)
Go east 1/8 mile to RCA Blvd.
Go south 1/4 mile to PBG MArriott

Pre-registration (May 3, 2005-June 10, 2005) Fee: $50

8:00am-9:30am Day Registration at the Door (=$60)
Includes 6 CEU classes and lunch.
10am-5:30pm CEU classes (6)
4:30pm-5:30pm Panel Discussion on Substance Abuse Prevention.
Free to the community
5:30pm-6:00pm Evening Nosh
6:00pm-7:45pm Evening Sessions(2)
Free for Youths, Parents and Clergy

Topics Include:
Addiction Risk Assessment - Dr. Sherry Siegel
Biochemistry as it Relates to Prescription Drug Addiction - Dr. Barbara Krantz
Lawful Prescribing and Prevention of Diversion - Landon Gibbs Prevention Strategies,Introduction to Pharmacology, Access to Recovery, Spiritual Preparedness

In Cooperation With:
Partnership for a Drug Free Community
District 9 SAMH Program Office
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
Florida Department of Children and Families

Sponsorship opportunities are still available


*Any person needing special accommodations to attend these events should contact Doris Carroll at 561.627.6603 at least seven days in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY OF SOUTH FL, INC.
Community Coordinators for CTC process
Substance Abuse Coalition 561.627.6603
Meeting Reservation e-mail: drugprevention@hotmail.com
Website: www.pbcsac.org Fax: (561) 687-0860