[Prevention] FW: CALL FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROPOSALS

[Rogers, Anne]

May 1, 2008

Dear Colleagues,

You are formally invited to be an integral part of the premiere national
conference on prescription drug use, abuse, return, and disposal.

We are announcing the Call for Proposals to present at the 2008
International Symposium on Pharmaceuticals in the Home and Environment:
Catalysts for Change.  This conference represents the official venue for
the Sixth Annual Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group Conference and the
Fifth Annual Unused Drug Return Conference, taking place on November 10
& 11, 2008 in South Portland, Maine.  This conference is designed for
health care professionals, policy makers, law enforcement personnel,
environmentalists, substance abuse professionals, and others concerned
with the human and environmental impact of  prescription drugs on
individuals, families, and communities.

This year's conference will be the gathering place for disseminating the
latest trend data available on prescription drug use and abuse.  It will
also showcase the rapidly expanding number of innovative demonstrations
throughout the United States and beyond that promote responsible,
effective, efficient, and safe prescribing, usage, return and disposal
practices.

The conference theme - Catalysts for Change - serves to emphasize the
importance of a broad range of prescription drug stakeholders coming
together in partnership to think creatively and constructively about
ways in which to address the significant issues associated with the use,
abuse, return and disposal of prescription drugs.  The theme is premised
on the ultimate concern of all groups affected by prescription drugs in
promoting the health and well-being of patients through the appropriate
use and handling of prescription drugs.  The theme further emphasizes
the importance of action strategies being undertaken locally,
nationally, and internationally which are innovative and bold, holding
promise as evidence-based approaches for improving the quality of life
and safety of individuals, families, and communities.  Submissions are
encouraged to address this year's conference theme of "Catalysts for
Change."

At this time, we are accepting proposals to be considered for
presentation at the symposium.  Possible topics may include but are not
limited to:  trends in prescription use or abuse, program strategies for
successful drug disposal projects, best practices in prescribing
medication, legislation and policies effecting prescription drug use and
disposal, results of prescription drug return projects, and alternative
therapies to benzodiazepines.

If you would like to participate in this exciting event, please submit a
1-page proposal of your presentation to Jason Charland by June 30, 2008
(electronic submissions only please:  jason.charland at umit.maine.edu).
Please include the following information:

*  The title and a one paragraph description of your presentation
*  Your name, degree(s), title, and organizational affiliation
*  The preferred length for your presentation
*  Learning objectives of the presentation

Each individual or organization may submit more than one proposal.
Applicants will be notified of a decision by July 31, 2008.  (Please
note that the submission of a proposal cannot guarantee its acceptance
for presentation).  Presenters are responsible for all expenses
associated with participation at the 2008 International Symposium.

I encourage you to forward this "Call for Proposals" to your colleagues.
For more information and an announcement suitable for posting, please
visit www.mainebenzo.org/2008conference.htm  Please contact the
conference coordinator, Jason Charland at jason.charland at umit.maine.edu
with any questions.

 

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