NEWS CONFERENCE 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 10 Wyden, Medford Police Chief Tim George and Dr. Jim Shames on the Abuse and Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
WHO: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Medford Police Chief Tim George
Dr. Jim Shames, Health Officer of Jackson and Josephine Counties and Medical Director of Jackson County
Health and Human Services
WHAT: Press Conference on the importance of properly disposing of prescription drugs
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2011
WHERE: Medford Police Department, 411 West 8th Street, Medford
Portland, OR – The abundance and abuse of prescription drugs is a growing problem. They pose a hazard to children and to the environment. To make it easier for the public to properly dispose of unused drugs, the Medford Police Department has installed a drop box. Senator Wyden, along with Medford Police Chief Tim George, other local police chiefs and Jackson County Health Director Dr. Jim Shames will talk about the impact of prescription drugs. Wyden has also cosponsored legislation to crack down on the theft of prescription drugs which is a huge contributor to the prescription drug abuse epidemic.
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