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Richland County proclamation marks Substance Abuse Prevention Month as partners outline prevention, harm reduction and treatment efforts
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Richland County issued a proclamation recognizing Substance Abuse Prevention Month on Oct. 28 and hosted organizations that outlined prevention, harm-reduction and treatment programs, including Deterra disposal pouches, SafeRx locking pill bottles and youth outreach.
Richland County issued a proclamation on Oct. 28 recognizing Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week and invited dozens of community partners to describe prevention, treatment and harm-reduction work underway across the county.
Dr. Julie Chaya of Richland Public Health accepted the proclamation and asked participating organizations to briefly describe their services. Tracy Anderson of KC Community Action described school-based prevention in 17 districts and the Red Ribbon theme for the year, "Life is a puzzle: solve it drug free." Anderson said the coalition delivers skill-building and engagement activities for students and partners with local organizations.
Several organizatio…
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