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| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C368EC35-593F-4C06-BB8F-B4348116FFFA | Manchin Announces Launch of Statewide Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative | 2016-10-25 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | Mallinckrodt is donating 55,000 drug deactivation pouches to the state - 1,000 to every county Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined elected officials and community leaders at Winfield Middle School, during National Red Ribbon Week to unveil a statewide drug prevention initiative. Mallinckrodt has pledged to donate 55,000 drug deactivation pouches to the state to ensure proper disposal of unused or outdated prescription medications. Each of the 55 counties will receive 1,000 pouches for their residents. “Prescription drug abuse has devastating effects on countless families across our nation,” Senator Joe Manchin said. “I have made a promise to the people of West Virginia and to the American people that I will do everything I can to beat this epidemic and to help those in recovery return to the lives they once enjoyed, drug-free. An important part of keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands is proper drug disposal, and that is what we hope to accomplish through this statewide initiative.” Senator Manchin’s office will work with each county sheriff’s office and local law enforcement, drug prevention coalitions, and senior centers in distributing the drug deactivation pouches to help keep prescription drugs off the streets. “The Sheriffs in West Virginia are very happy to be able to help get prescription drugs off the street and prevent their abuse by any means possible,” Executive Director of the West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Rodney Miller said. “This project lets people destroy unused or unwanted drugs in a safe manner before they can get in the hands of potential abusers or children who could accidently consume them. West Virginia's Sheriffs thank Sen. Manchin for his efforts in fighting our drug abuse problems in our State." The drug deactivation pouches were purchased and donated by Mallinckrodt, a global specialty pharmaceutical company. The user-friendly, pouch-based systems deactivate prescription drugs and render chemical compounds safe for landfills. After placing pills in the specially formulated pouch and adding regular tap water, it can be sealed and thrown away with the household trash, making the disposal process convenient for all. “The Bureau of Senior Services welcomes the opportunity to be a part of this statewide program to help fight drug abuse in West Virginia,” Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services Robert Roswall said. “It is important that our state’s seniors do their part in this fight as well. Providing seniors information and an easy and efficient way to dispose of unused and outdated medicines has the potential to make a serious impact on the fight against drug abuse in the Mountain State.” The statewide West Virginia donation is part of Mallinckrodt’s nationwide one-million pouch donation initiative to help combat the abuse of prescription pain medications, which is one of the top public health threats in the country today. A national survey of U.S. adults who used opioids showed that nearly 6 out of 10 had or expect to have leftover opioids, according to findings published online June 13, 2016, in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal. Nearly 68 percent of those who used prescription pain relievers non-medically in 2012-2013 got them from friends or relatives, according to the 2013 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health. “We are pleased and excited that Senator Manchin selected Putnam County to unveil this statewide plan,” Putnam Wellness Coalition Project Director Bill O’Dell said. “The Putnam Wellness Coalition, like many of the other substance abuse coalitions around the state, is thankful for this effort and for all the help Senator Manchin and others provide. Our vision for Putnam County is to have an empowered community which promotes healthy living, the elimination of substance abuse, and that is a great place to live, work, play, go to school, and raise a family. The Putnam Wellness Coalition engages communities within Putnam County in ongoing efforts to eliminate substance abuse by creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment that inform, advocate, and support youth and adults. Today’s announcement is one example that fits all of those criteria.” The drug deactivation pouches are manufactured by Verde Technologies. The pouches will be delivered to the county coordinators in the coming weeks. Individuals who would like to obtain a pouch, can contact the coordinator in their county listed below. County Coordinators Barbour County Sheriff Philip Ferguson, 8 North Main Street, Philippi, WV 26416 Berkeley County Sheriff Kenneth LeMaster, 802 Emmett Rousch Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25401 Boone County Sheriff Randall White, 206 Court Street Madison, WV 25130 Braxton County Sheriff Eddie Williams, 300 Main Street, Sutton, WV 26601 Brooke County Sheriff Chuck Jackson, 300 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070 Cabell County Sheriff Thomas McComas, 750 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Huntington, WV 25701 Calhoun County Sheriff Carl Ballengee, 363 Main Street, Suite 204, Grantsville, WV 26147 Clay County Sheriff Garrett Samples, 246 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043 Doddridge County Sheriff Michael Headley, 135 Court Street, West Union, WV 26456 Fayette County Sheriff Steve Kessler, 100 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840 Gilmer County Sheriff Larry Gerwig, 10 Howard Street, Glenville, WV 26351 Grant County Sheriff Emory Feaster, 5 Highland Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847 Greenbrier County Sheriff Jan Cahill, 200 North Court Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 Hampshire County Sheriff John Alkire, 66 N High Street, Romney, WV 26757 Hancock County Sheriff Ralph Fletcher, 102 North Court Street, New Cumberland, WV 26047 Hardy County Sheriff Bryan Ward, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 Harrison County Sheriff Albert Marano, 301 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Jackson County Sheriff Anthony Boggs, 100 Maple Street, Ripley, WV 25271 Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty, 102 Industrial Boulevard, Kearneysville, WV 25430 Kanawha County Sheriff John Rutherford, 301 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 Lewis County Sheriff Adam Gissy, 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452 Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Farley, 8000 Court Avenue, Hamlin, WV 25523 Logan County Sheriff Sonya Dingiss-Porter, 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 Marion County Sheriff Joseph Carpenter, 316 Monroe Street, Fairmont, WV 26554 Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Cecil, 600 7th Street, Moundsville, WV 26041 Mason County Sheriff Gregory Powers, 200 6th Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 McDowell County Sheriff Martin West, 90 Wyoming Street, Welch, WV 24801 Mercer County Sheriff Don Meadows, 210 West Main Street, Princeton, WV 24740 Mineral County Sheriff Jeremy Taylor, 150 Armstrong Street, Keyser, WV 26726 Mingo County Sheriff James Smith, 72 East 2nd Avenue, Williamson, WV 25661 Monongalia County Sheriff Allen Kisner, 116 Walnut Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Monroe County Sheriff Michael Gravely, 350 Main Street, Union, WV 24983 Morgan County Sheriff Vince Shambaugh, 111 Fairfax Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 Nicholas County Sheriff David Hopkins, 700 Main Street, Summersville, WV 26651 Ohio County Sheriff Patrick Butler, 51 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 Pendleton County Sheriff Donald Hedrick, 100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807 Pleasants County Sheriff D Wayne Wilson, 305 Barkwill Street, Saint Mary’s, WV 26170 Pocahontas County Sheriff David Jonese, 900 10th Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954 Preston County Sheriff Daniel Loughrie, 103 West Main Street, Kingwood, WV 26537 Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese, 3389 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213 Raleigh County Sheriff Steve Tanner, 215 Main Street, Beckley, WV 25802 Randolph County Sheriff Mark Brady, 4 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 Ritchie County Sheriff Bryan Backus, 109 North Street, Harrisville, WV 26362 Roane County Sheriff Todd Cole, 200 Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276 Summers County Sheriff Gary Wheeler, 120 Ballengee Street, Hinton, WV 25951 Taylor County Sheriff Terring Skinner, 214 West Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354 Tucker County Sheriff Brian Wilfong, 215 Second Street, Parsons, WV 26287 Tyler County Sheriff Earl Kendle, 121 Court Street, Middlebourne, WV 26149 Upshur County Sheriff David Coffman, 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 Wayne County Wayne County Commission, 700 Hendricks Street, Wayne, WV 25570 Webster County Sheriff David Bender, 2 Court Street, Webster Springs, WV 26288 Wetzel County Sheriff John Brookover, 200 Main Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155 Wirt County Wirt County Commission, 1 Court Street, Elizabeth, WV 26143 Wood County Sheriff Ken Merritt, 401 Second Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Wyoming County Sheriff C.S. 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