Agency sponsoring drug forum
The Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission will present a forum on prescription drug abuse Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Uniontown Area High School auditorium, 146 E. Fayette St., Uniontown.
There is no charge to attend and it’s open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Taking part in the panel will be a group of professionals, including treatment specialists, law enforcement, legal experts, medical professionals and people in recovery.
The commission said it hopes to answer the following questions at the forum:
n What’s happening in your community?
n How drugs are obtained?
n What can be done to control it?
n Where to find help for addiction?
n Prescription drugs — a heroin gateway?
n Recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse.
An on-site prescription drug take back station will be available. For more information, call the commission at 724-438-3576.