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Further Information:
Contact: Elizabeth Jordan
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Live
Web Cast
New York Division's Operation X-Out Ecstasy
and Predatory Drugs Awareness Seminar
On April 30, 2003, the New York Division will host the second in a series of Ecstasy and Predatory Drug Awareness Seminars. The event will be held at Pace University, Pleasantville Campus, Pleasantville, NY. Due to an overwhelming response, the event will be webcast LIVE from 9:15AM until approximately 12:45PM on April 30th (this link will be active during the live webcast ONLY).
SPEAKER/SUBJECT OUTLINE
WELCOMING
REMARKS:
David A. Caputo, President, Pace University
INTRODUCTORY
REMARKS:
Andrew J. Spano, County Executive, Westchester County, New York
OPENING
REMARKS:
Anthony Placido, SAC, NYD
Brief statement on the purpose and importance
of the seminar and overview of
subjects to be covered.
INTERNATIONAL
AND DOMESTIC OVERVIEW:
Robert M. Marchi, SA, NYD, DEA, HIDTA-RTC
Review of the international implications
of Ecstasy and predatory drugs. This block will
cover the historical development of MDMA/CLUB
DRUGS from its inception to current
trends, importation, distribution and criminal
organizations.
MEDICAL
ISSUES/IMPLICATIONS:
Dr. Craig Tenenbaum, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Saint
Vincent's Hospital
This presentation will provide participants
with the biological and physiological effect of
Ecstasy and predatory drugs upon the user, as
well as the long-term impact upon abusers.
OPEN
FORUM/PANEL DISCUSSION:
Question and answer period regarding issues raised, as well as concepts
and proposals to reduce demand through educating parents and young adults.
Panel will consist of above participants as well as Federal and Westchester
County Prosecutors, former users, Victim Assistance Services, and a local
news correspondent.
CLOSING
REMARKS:
Anthony Placido, SAC, NYD
Brief statement on the importance of developing
a comprehensive plan to educate
students concerning the dangers inherent in the
use of Ecstasy and predatory drugs.