Prescripton Drug Abuse Abatement Council - 2009-2018
The council no longer meets. Members now serve on the Overdose Intervention Team led by Dr. Larry Polsky, Calvert County Health Officer, and Al Jeffery, Director, Calvert County Emergency Management.
Council Members 2017- 2018
Candice D’Agostino, Coordinator, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
Beverly Dillon
Sheriff Mike Evans, Calvert County Sheriff
Susan Fischer, Property Supervisor, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Leo Mallard, Pharmacist
James Marcum, Calvert Health
Laura Martin, Calvert County State’s Attorney
Doris McDonald, Director, CCHD, Behavioral Health
Major Dave McDowell, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Lt. Jimmie Meurrens, Commander, MSP Barrack "U"
Dr. Larry Polsky, Calvert County Health Officer
Kim Roof, Calvert County Public Schools
Cindy Scribner, Supervisor, Calvert County Department of Juvenile Services
Amye Scrivener, Supervisor, Calvert County Department of Social Services
Joe Windsor, Coordinator, Dr ug Intelligence Information, CCSO
Mission and Upcoming Events
MISSION: The Council will work to educate the community to the dangers of prescription medication abuse and encourage immediate and proper disposal of expired or unused medications.
The Council was created in 2009/2010 to develop strategies to address prescription pain medication abuse in Calvert County. The member agencies partnered on many activities and projects to raise awareness to this deadly occurrence.
In 2015, the State of Maryland provided grant funds to the Calvert County Health Department to establish the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program and in 2017 provided funding for the Overdose Intervention Team (OIT).
So that there is not a duplication of efforts and due to the fact that the majority of Council members serve as OIT members, PDAAC no longer meets.
History
The Council sponsored community forums as a way to educate county residents to the dangers of prescription drug abuse and to develop action steps to address the issue.
Information at the forums led to the partnership with CAASA and the Calvert County Health Department to sponsor workshops. Started in January 2015 the presentations focused on addiction and enabling. Additional workshops are scheduled each year on topics of interest. Check the events page for more information.
In addition, the Council partners with the DEA on the Drug Take Back days. Held twice a year in April and September, these events provide the community the opportunity to dispose of unused and expired medications safely.
24/7 RX Drop Box Locations
Calvert County Sheriff Office, 30 Church Street, Prince Frederick Box is located on the porch to the left of the front entry
Maryland State Police Barrack, "U", 210 Main Street, Prince Frederick Box is located on the sidewalk near the front door
Resource Information
Treatment Services
If you or someone you know are seeking treatment services, please contact Calvert Behavioral Health Services at 410-535-3079. This office can provide you will helpful information regarding treatment options available. Their office is located on Stafford Road in Barstow, Maryland.
A list of available treatment services can be found under the Resource tab.
Support Groups
There are over 60 different support group opportunities available in Calvert County. See the complete list under the Resources tab.
Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse
Narcotic painkillers
Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs produced from opium or made synthetically. This class of drugs includes, among others, heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and oxycodone. Some people who’ve been using opioids over a long period of time may need physician-prescribed temporary or long-term drug substitution during treatment.
Signs and symptoms of narcotic use and dependence can include:
Euphoria or feeling "high"
Reduced sense of pain
Drowsiness or sedation
Slurred speech
Problems with attention and memory
Constricted pupils
Lack of awareness or inattention to surrounding people and things
Problems with coordination
Depression
Confusion
Sweaty, clammy skin
Constipation
Runny nose or nose sores (if snorting drugs)
Needle marks (if injecting drugs)
Source: "Drug Addiction Symptoms -Mayo Clinic"
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