Drug Enforcement Administration Presents Seminar:
“Heroin and Prescription Drugs in 2008” – November 14

In collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Division of Student Affairs at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University will host a seminar titled “Heroin and Prescription Drugs in 2008” on Friday, November 14, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Hillwood Commons Lecture Hall. Created by the DEA with input from Student Affairs, the seminar is designed to raise the awareness of educators and students about the inherent dangers, impact and consequences of opiate abuse.

This innovative and informative program will focus on the medical, legal and social implications of using and supplying drugs. A panel discussion will feature law enforcement representatives, legal experts and victims of abuse, and you will have a chance to voice your opinions and pose questions during a discussion period.

Did you know that over the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the distribution of illegally obtained prescription drug medications? Did you know that treatment centers in the New York area are reporting a trend that drug users initiate drug abuse with prescription pain medication which turns into heroin abuse? Did you know that the abuse of prescription medications and the use of heroin have increased on college campuses? Details about these and other relevant issues will be explored by our guests.

Refreshments will be served.

For further information, please contact sherri.coe-perkins@liu.edu or at 516-299-2255.

Posted: November 11, 2008