Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Friday, February 23, 2018
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Local officials tackle surging opioid crisis with multi-pronged approach
Prevention, Enforcement, and Intervention Strategies
Federal Prosecution and Collaborative Approaches
Addiction as a Disease and Treatment Modalities
Mental Health Connection and Prescription Opioid Risks
Community Education and Youth Empowerment
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
Steve's LawOther
Legislation protecting individuals from prosecution when seeking aid for an overdose victim
Surgeon General's reportOther
Historical reports on tobacco (1960s) and HIV/AIDS (1980s) cited as precedents for cultural shifts in public health, and a more recent report designating substance abuse as a pediatric disease
Minnesota Student SurveyOther
A statewide census-style survey administered to 5th, 8th, 9th, and 11th graders to track trends in mental health and substance use
Chasing the DragonOther
A documentary film produced by the FBI and DEA, used as an educational tool for students on opioid addiction
FDA statementOther
Recent statement classifying Kratom (K-R-A-T-O-M) as an opioid, indicating its potency and risks