Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force

“A forum that empowers dedicated community members to take action about non-medical use/abuse of prescription medication.”

The Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force began in 2002, driven by data indicating a serious community concern. Dedicated community members of this task force include individuals from our community, such as parents and youth, as well as those from the fields of medicine, research, prevention, pharmaceutical drug companies, pharmacies, coalitions, public health, law enforcement, judiciary, legislative, and education.

For some of the latest information, current initiatives, and policy issues please click the links below:

Local:

Broward Sheriff's Office Operation Medicine Cabinet
The Commission's Facebook Cause

 Florida:

Current TV's Vanguard Documentary Series:
       OxyContin Express
  

• If you suspect "Doctor Shopping," fraudlent prescription writing, or other illegal actions related to prescription medication abuse, please contact:
  • Broward Sheriff's Office - Non-Emergency Number: 954-765-4321
  • Palm Beach Sheriff's Office - Non-Emergency Number: 561-668-3000
  • Miami Dade Sheriff's Office - Non-Emergency Number:305-4-POLICE
• You may also contact your local municipality's Non-Emergency Number.

Medication Disposal:

• For information on the FDA's Guidelines, please click here.
• For information on ONDCP's Guidelines, please click here.

Chronic Pain Resources:

• Tips For Dealing with Your Pain
• Managing Breakthrough Pain
  
• The American Chronic Pain Association
• National Pain Foundation

Contact:
Chris Checke
Director of Community & Family Enrichment Initiatives
Phone: 954-760-7007 ext.204
cchecke@unitedwaybroward.org