OCSAPC and Wheeling Police Department partner to Provide Community with Permenant MedReturn Prescription Drop Off Box

(From Left: OCSAPC Coordinator Lori Garrett-Bumba, OCSAPC Director Susan Oglinsky, Wheeling PD Det. Gregg McKenzie and Wheeling Police Chief Robert Mathney)

The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Wheeling Police Department have partnered together providing the community a permanent Prescription Drug drop-off box. "We are fortunate to have a great working relationship with the Coalition and are grateful to them for purchasing the MedReturn box for us. The box is located in a secure location of the Police Department at the City County building and anyone can come and dispose of their unwanted or unused prescriptions at anytime. Once the drugs are collected and accumulate, they will be incinerated" said Det. Gregg McKenzie of the Wheeling PD.

The box was dedicated on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Wheeling Police Department.

Coalition Director, Susan Oglinsky added, "According to a 2008 report sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) 71% of teenagers stated that they obtained prescriptions from family and friends. Moreover, in five years (1999-2004), deaths resulting from drug overdose in West Virginia rose 550%. This was the largest increase in the country. We are thankful to Chief Mathney, Det. McKenzie and Sgt. Taylor for the significant role they play in the Coalition."

Oglinsky noted that the MedReturn box is the only one in the State of West Virginia

and was paid for from funds provided by a grant from Substance Abuse Prevention Services (SAPS), a part of the "United in Prevention" program.

Ohio & Marshall County Coalitions Host Merchant Roundtables

The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Marshall County Anti-Drug Coalition have joined together to host a "Merchant Roundtable" on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Grand Vue Park's Banquet Hall in Moundsville, WV. Participants are able to choose from one of two sessions: the morning session will run from 9:00-10:00AM and the afternoon session will run from 2:00-3:00PM.

Marshall County Sheriff John Gruzinskas will speak on the laws against selling to minors, and a Trooper from the West Virginia State Police, Wheeling Detachment will speak about the SYNAR complaince inspections. The SYNAR legislation, passed in 1996, requires states to conduct random, unannounced inspections in order to stop the illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors.

Forty-fice merchants from Ohio County and 38 merchants from Marshall County, have been invited to attend the roundtable. Merchants will be given information and marketing materials from the "United in Prevention" project. The project focuses on aiding businesses to identify underage customers, thus helping to prevent the illegal sale of tobacco and alcohol. Community members are also encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Coalition Director, Susan Oglinsky at soglinsky@ysswv.com or (304) 641-8655.

W.Va. children entering battle to stop drug abuse - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

W.Va. children entering battle to stop drug abuse - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

OCSAPC and the Wheeling Police Department Team up for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Be sure to check out the news story from Channel 7's WTRF.
The story can be viewed by going to:
www.wtrf.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=98564&printview=1

Special thanks to the Wheeling Police Department and Det. Gregg McKenzie

OCSAPC Has A New Director

The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is pleased to announce that Susan Oglinsky has been hired as the new Director. Susan comes with a wealth of knowledge and background in public relations and fund development. She will work with the coalition to strengthen collaborative efforts and build coalition capacity. WELCOME SUSAN!