3310.0 APHA President Session, 2011 National Drug Control Strategy: A Public Health Approach - Keynote Speaker, the Honorable R. Gil Kerlikowske

Monday, October 31, 2011: 2:30 PM
Oral
This session will discuss the national drug policy recently released. A special focus will be taken to look at the issue of prescription drugs.
Session Objectives: Discuss the broad objectives of the National Drug Strategy. Discuss challenges presented by prescription drugs to substance abuse. Compare U.S. and international viewpoints on drug control strategies.
Organizer:
Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH
Moderator:
Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH

2:30 PM
Overview
Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH
2:35 PM
Keynote Presentation: National Drug Control Strategy
Honorable R. Gil Kerlikowske, MA
     
3:00 PM
Role of prescription drugs in the United States substance abuse challenges
Joshua Sharfstein, MD
3:15 PM
International views on drug control strategy
Donald W. Zeigler, PhD
Concluding Remarks Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH

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CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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