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K2, JWH, AM-2201, MDPV: The Alphabet Soup of Synthetic Drugs
Learn about the rising public health and safety threat of the dangerous synthetic drugs with nicknames like "K2," "Spice," "bath salts," and "glass cleaners,” being manufactured and imported as "legal highs.” This program discusses the prevalence of synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones, what they are, what they do, how they’re used, why they are so readily available, and the challenges they pose to law enforcement, educators, health care providers and communities. The pharmacology of synthetic drugs, adverse effects and treatment of drug overdoses will also be discussed.
Pharmageddon: The Rx Drug Abuse Crisis
Prescription drug abuse is our nation’s fastest-growing drug problem and our homes are often large repositories for a smorgasbord of prescription drugs. This program is designed to provide up-to-date information on commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter drugs including opioids (painkillers), depressants (sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs), stimulants (ADHD drugs), and dextromethorphan (cough medicine). Information will include causes and patterns of drug abuse, symptoms by type of drug, range of toxicity, and treatments.
Upcoming Trainings:
Trainings this year have previously been held in the following locations: Des Moines, Sheldon, Marshalltown, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Spencer, West Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Elgin, Iowa Falls, Le Mars, Creston, Vinton, Red Oak, Council Bluffs, Dubuque
April 4, 2013
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., Fort Dodge, IA
April 11, 2013
Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Symposium, Dubuque, IA
May 8, 2013
SKIP (Supporting Kids in Prevention), Tama, IA
May 9, 2013
Many Faces of Mental Illnesses Conference, Sioux City, IA
June 3, 2013
Eyerly-Ball Community Mental Health Services, Des Moines, IA
June 6, 2013
9th Annual Lakes Health Conference, Okoboji, IA
June 20, 2013
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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