Opioid Abuse Consumer Protection Training

Opioid drug abuse is a growing threat across the country and in South Dakota. The impact of this preventable epidemic hits healthcare professionals and the court system especially hard. Medical and legal professionals on the front line of the battle need the best tools to combat this growing menace.

In order to help provide those tools, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, in conjunction with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), invites you to attend a free training and discussion regarding opioid abuse in society.

This training will expose attorneys, healthcare professionals, policy makers, law enforcement, service providers, and others to the impact of opioid abuse on society. Course segments will focus on tracking and monitoring of prescription drugs, harm reduction strategies, law enforcement efforts relating to illicit availability of opioids and overdose investigations, and medication assisted treatment options. Additionally, segments may discuss environmental and other issues which may arise with the disposal of drugs and the risks of unintended consequences of remedial or prohibitive actions. Attendees will also explore through discussion community solution and policy efforts, establishing partnerships within communities, and the development of evidence-based programs and materials to create or expand initiatives to deal with opioid abuse.

The program will feature local and national speakers and panelists with years of experience dealing with Opioid abuse and addiction issues. We look forward to your attendance.

While the conference is free, please contact Bill Golden to register by August 18th 2016: at William.Golden@state.sd.us