7. How is Georgia Addressing the Crisis?

Georgia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
In 2011, the General Assembly passed and Governor Deal signed a law establishing a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in Georgia. The PDMP will allow pharmacists to track the issuance of prescription drugs to identify individuals who are securing multiple prescriptions and will help identify pill mill operators. A grant has been received to implement the program in 2013.

Medical Association of Georgia “Think About It” Program
The Medical Association of Georgia Foundation recently announced the launch of their "Think About It" Program, a multi-year program, aligned with a number of collaborative partner organizations such as the GBI and is built on three initiatives:

1. Facilitating the development of a comprehensive drug policy for Georgia.
2. Education of public and professionals.
3. Development of drug safety programs that promote various means to secure drugs in the home and to provide safe disposal of unneeded.

Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative
The Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative (GPDAPI) of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs (TCAD) focuses on four priority areas and nine objectives in order to prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse in Georgia.