Holistic Health and Wellness Expo

The National Office of Drug Control Policy has identified a growing national concern regarding the increase use, misuse and abuse of prescription medications in the past five years. In 2013, the Royal Oak Community Coalition developed an innovative, out-of-the-box program to address this public health crisis. The Holistic Health and Wellness Expo is designed to connect local youth and families with complimentary and alternative healthcare approaches which help manage physical, mental, and emotional pain without having to rely on potentially addictive or harmful prescription drugs. With sponsors including the Royal Oak School District, local prevention coalitions, and regional holistic providers, the Expo features a wide variety of holistic healthcare modalities known to reduce stress, pain, depression, and addictive behavior. After the Expo was first implemented, EMS runs for prescription and illegal drug overdose in Royal Oak has decreased significantly from 84 calls in 2013 to 52 in 2014.

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