HC DrugFree’s Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi was selected by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and confirmed by County Council to serve on the newly-established Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.
Members of this commission will review and provide recommendations about the use of settlement and grant funds related to addressing opioid use disorders.
According to County Executive Calvin Ball, “Opioid manufacturers are being held accountable for the crisis they created in our community. Now that we have been awarded millions as part of our settlement with some opioid manufacturers, we must be thoughtful in making sure that money is used efficiently and wisely to serve our community, save lives and prevent future opioid misuse.”
Members will include advocates or substance use disorder professionals that provide education, treatment or prevention services; a student representative under the age of 19 at the time of their appointment; an individual or family members of an individual with an opioid use disorder; certified peer recovery specialists; and ex-officio members.
Ms. Scornaienchi, a Certified Grants Management Specialist, has served as the Executive Director of HC DrugFree for the past fifteen years. She served as the chair of the County’s Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board and the County’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Board. She was a member of the County’s Opioid Collaborative Community Council and continues to serve on the County’s Overdose Fatality Review Team and numerous committees and advisory boards. Since 2012, Ms. Scornaienchi has spearheaded HC DrugFree’s Drug Take Back Day events to remove unwanted and expired prescription medications from our community. In December, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognized Ms. Scornaienchi for her dedication and contributions.
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