Florida offers more than sunshine and amusement parks.... 
Did you know more oxycodone is handed out in Florida than all
the other 49 states combined?

OxyContin Mimic Tablets Seized in Florida
Pain Clinics feeding the Habit- great article

Drug Facts about Florida:
Pinellas County Facts about Rx drug misuse

Helpful Websites:
Crisis Center for Tampa Bay’s Community Resource Line- Dial 211
Governor’s Office of Drug Control
Florida Alcohol and & Drug Abuse Association  Webnairs and Articles
Profile of Alcohol and Drug Indicators- Hillsborough County
Florida Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations
Florida Medical Examiner’s report of drugs identified in deceased persons
 

Florida Drug Prices at Pharmacies

Tampa Alcohol Coalition-Tampa Alcohol Coalition's (TAC) mission is to prevent underage drinking and impaired driving. Get involved- come to a TAC meeting to learn more about underage drinking, impaired driving, responsible vendor training, and safe rides. Network with other concerned citizens- including parents, students, university administrators, business owners and law enforcement officers. This is a great website for parents and students. Attend the meetings and make a difference in your community!   Don’t Be That DUI Guy Campaign     DUI Arrest Video  NOPE Task Force - Narcotic Overdose and Prevention Education NOPE delivers personal, high-impact presentations that save lives by speaking to young people and their families, about the deadly consequences of drugs from the perspective of those directly affected by the drug related death of a child. Pinellas County has a new division.

DETOX- If a person is detoxing most likely they need medical help... the emergency room is always an option. When in doubt don’t wait. Detoxing from alcohol and some drugs particularly sedatives and stimulants or when mixing drugs may be fatal.

FACILITIES:.Remember there is no guarantee for recovery. The more you pay does not mean the better the treatment. See Recovery...
St. Petersburg, Florida Free Clinic See website for specific details.
Lighthouse Ministries, Riverview, FL
Faith Outreach Center
Nueva Vida- Miami- Outpatient recovery program
Florida Drug Rehab Indexes
Teen Challenge - Nationwide Program- Teens, Men and Women
Salvation Army- Nationwide Program

SUPPORT GROUPS: In addition to AA or NA and/or Al-anon or Nar-anon you may want to check out other support groups.
PAST - Parents of Addicts Sharing Time - Located in Venice Florida
The Life Center of the Suncoast, Inc.  A non-profit organization dedicated to provide grief counseling for traumatic loss due to the death of loved one, witnesses or victims of crime incidents or to those who have suffered a serious illness.
The Broken Angels Grief Support Group

Florida Chapters The effects of being the victim of a an impaired driver lasts the rest of your life. Recovery is a    long process that requires the assistance of many people and organizations and specialists. This site tries to provide information with links to assist you in your life after the crash. A health education and injury prevention programs for children and families.   Don’t be fooled... Rx can Kill.... Fox News covers the Rally Protesters Want Ban on OxyContin