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Alabama is the #1 prescriber 14th Annual FOCUS Rally of prescription narcotics in America per capita. According to the CDC, this has resulted in an This year’s rally will feature a breakout session on prescription drug abuse/addiction. September 13, 2016 opiate overdose rate increase of Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, AL Registration Deadline September 6th 19% in one year. Or September 21, 2016 – Wednesday Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega, AL Registration Deadline September 14th Sign-In: 8:00a.m. - 8:45 a.m. FOCUS Rally: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Grades 7 -12; Middle Schools Invited and Encouraged to Attend For more info or to register: http://www.thefocusprogram.com/focus-rally/ WE ARE MAD Making a Difference www.thefocusprogram.com Youth from across the state of Alabama will gather to empower teens to take a more active role in the prevention of marijuana use, prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, STIs, and other adolescent risk behaviors. Join Us and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOur SChOOl COuld win $500! Find out more at www.thefocusprogram.com Join us to exhibit at the Rally Health and Resource Fair. KICKOFFS TueSday, September 13, 2016 9 am - 2 pm WedneSday, September 21, 2016 9 am - 2 pm Bryant Conference Center Tuscaloosa, Alabama Shocco Springs Conference Center Talladega, Alabama Professional Development offered for educators and Social Workers. Nursing CEUs pending. viSit www.thefOCuSprOGram.COm FOr additiOnal infOrmatiOn and tO reGiSter www.potentialmagazine.com Fall 2016 | 17