The Orange County Sheriff’s Department in collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency and Community Service Programs, Project PATH, will host a public “briefing” May 6 in an effort to combat the rising trend of prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse by teens.
The free event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The briefing about prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter medicines is geared toward parents and caregivers. Teens are invited to a social awareness workshop that takes place at the same time.
The need for awareness is essential, as abuse of these types of medicine among teens has increased at alarming rates over the past several years. South Orange County is no exception to the trend. In Orange County, the coroner’s report showed that between 2005-2007, 42 people (ages 12-25) died from Rx and OTC overdose compared to 38 who died from illicit drug overdose. South Orange County alone accounts for 40 percent of these Rx and OTC overdose deaths, according to the coroner’s office. Communicating the risks of abusing these drugs is an important message to integrate into family discussions.
For more information and materials regarding Rx and OTC drugs, contact CSP-Project PATH at ccoronel@cspinc.org. Information is also available by calling 714-441-0807 or Mission Viejo Police Services at 949-470-3094.
Bathgate Elementary School Foundation Hosts Golf Extravaganza
The 1st Annual Bathgate Elementary School Golf Extravaganza will be held at Tijeras Creek Golf Course (29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita) on Sunday, May 23rd beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will also include A NEW CAR, generously provided by Roger Hogan of Capistrano Toyota Scion, to the winner of a “Hole in One” contest. Sponsorships are available and donations for the silent auction are welcome. You may visit the BESF website at www.bathgateesf.org for more information or contact Clay Sandridge at (714) 321-3346 or wilsands72@gmail.com.
