New FDA Web Page Lists Disposal Instructions for Select Medicines

Posted by Andy Alt

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Oct. 14, 2009

Media Inquiries: Christopher Kelly, 301-796-4676, christopher.kelly@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

New FDA Web Page Lists Disposal Instructions for Select Medicines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a Web page for consumers with information on how to dispose of certain drugs, including several high-potency opioids and other selected controlled substances. These medicines have the potential to be harmful, even deadly, in a single dose if taken by someone other than the intended person.

Andy’s Drug Use

Andy’s Drug Use
By Andy Alt / Mental Health in Northfield MN

April 7, 2009

My name is Andy Alt, and in my life, I have abused drugs. I couldn’t help but notice the issue of substance abuse has arisen in Northfield. I felt it might be time to finally do my part to help, if I’m able.

I started smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol when I was 12, marijuana and hash oil when I was 13. I started sniffing gasoline around the same time. I sniffed to the point I’d pass out and have dreams, wake up, and start sniffing again. I dropped acid about ten times, from the ages of 15 to 16. I stopped doing acid because I noticed I was beginning to have difficulties verbalizing my thoughts when I tried to explain things. To this day, I have the same difficulty. I took acid a few times afterward but then quit for fear of further damaging my brain.

Day of Feasting and Town Hall Meeting on Heroin and Opiate Use – April 19 2009

Press Release
Day of Feasting and Town Hall Meeting
Main Street Moravian Church
Sunday, April 19 3:00 to 6:15 Dinner at 6:30

The Main Street Moravian Church will host a Day of Feasting for the Mind and Body on Sunday, April 19. The entire event is FREE. A Town Hall Meeting on the topic of legal issues associated with heroin and opiate use in Northfield will begin at 3:00. The Town Hall meeting will host a panel of seven experts and two personal stories from parents of young people who have dealt with legal matters associated with addition. The panel will include the Honorable William A. Johnson, Chief Judge, 3rd Judicial District Court; Paul Beaumaster, Rice County Attorney; Jason Mullenbach Probation Officer, Rice County; Karen Duncan, Chief Public Defender, Third District; Benjamin Bejar, Assistant Rice County Attorney; Mark Taylor, Northfield Chief of Police; and Dr. Chris Richardson, Superintendent, Northfield Public Schools.

FROGS Grief Support Group at Main Street Moravian Church

By Pastor Amy Gohdes-Luhman

FROGS Grief Support Group

Main Street Moravian Church
3rd Mondays 7:30 pm
Contact Person: Sandy Wetzel, 663-7009

FROGS is a group for Friends and Family to deal Respectfully and Realistically with Opiate abuse and Overdose. It is a place to Gather to Grieve and offer Support and Sympathy. All are welcome to attend on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Main Street Moravian Church. Please call Sandy Wetzel at 663-7009 for more details.

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Zach Pruitt and Kathy Sandberg write about addiction

Yes, I’m finally getting around to mentioning this:

Northfield News, November 18, 2008: What does addiction mean to our community?, a guest column by Zach Pruitt and Kathy Sandberg (or by Kathy Sandberg and Zach Pruitt)