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Governor Parson signs a bill into law Monday creating a statewide drug monitoring program. Coach Jim Marshall, left, receives the first signed copy of the bill in honor of his son, Cody. Photo by Shaun Zimmerman

Parson signs SB 63 drug monitor program bill

By Ryan Pivoney; Photo by Shaun Zimmerman | Jun. 8 2021 | Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation creating the Joint Oversight Task Force for Prescription Drug Monitoring on Monday evening, making Missouri the last state in the nation to implement a statewide prescription drug monitoring program.
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Cody’s Gift: Marshall trying to turn his tragedy into triumph for others

krcgtv.com | This is the second part of a two-part series about Jim Marshall.

Anne Marie Project partners with Cody’s Gift to educate area youth

krcgtv.com | Jim Marshall spoke to dozens of students at Immaculate Conception Catholic School Tuesday regarding mental health, substance abuse and other issues teens face.
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Opioid Abuse in Public Schools

By Celia Rose | School nurse Tammy Adkins is on the front-line when it comes to drug abuse at Rock Bridge High School...
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Support Cody’s Gift this December by donating through CoMoGives

The CoMoGives campaign will collect donations on behalf of 114 Columbia area nonprofits from December 1st – December 31st, 2018.
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Support Cody’s Gift at the 2018 Holiday Mart JC

Support Cody's Gift by shopping at the Holiday Mart JC, an annual nonprofit cash and carry event with over 20+ participating vendors from all over Central Missouri.
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Cody’s gift: One Father’s Response to the Opioid Crisis

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from the Missouri Pharmacist by Justin Ricklefs | Marshall teaches that both schools and parents need to adopt more responsibility for educating our kids regarding how to face and cope with the problems kids face today.
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Drugs Don’t Discriminate

By Maddie Murphy | Jim Marshall believes the fear and stigma associated with those who struggle with drug addiction is one of the main reasons why people need to do better.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Prevention Plan Paper: Substance Abuse

by Lindsey Cunningham | According to the Center for Disease Control we are currently in “the worst drug overdose epidemic in U.S. history.” Substance use disorder has become a problem that impacts 1 in 3 families in the U.S. and the rise of opioid use has increased significantly.
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Coach Marshall’s Crusade Against Heroin and Drug Addiction

news.westminster-mo.edu | In 2011, Westminster College Track & Field coach Jim Marshall lost his son Cody at age 20 to a heroin overdose. Since then, Coach Marshall has been on a crusade to bring better drug education to students and to parents.
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Opioid crisis drives declines in U.S., Missouri life expectancy

www.columbiamissourian.com | The opioid crisis sweeping the U.S. is affecting life expectancy across the country and in Missouri. According to the CDC, over 63,600 people died in the U.S. from drug overdoses.

Overdose deaths rose 21% in 2016

Devastating news: Overdose deaths rose 21% in 2016. 63,600 Americans died—that's 174 sons, daughters and loved ones every single day. It's time for real action. Join Us.
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Opioid summit covers overdose and plans to address the crisis

www.komu.com | COLUMBIA - The City of Columbia held the eighth session in a series of summits across the state addressing the opioid epidemic in a regional manner.
Great man with a great message to the community.

Father hopes to raise awareness about substance abuse

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www.columbiatribune.com | JEFFERSON CITY — Jim Marshall is no stranger to pain. He carries it in all sorts of ways, but hopes by talking about the stories behind it he can spare other people from what he’s gone through.

Marshall shares tragedy to teach

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www.newstribune.com | WWU' cross country coach speaks to FMS students about his son's drug overdose

Father who lost son tries to spare others the same hurt

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www.newstribune.com | Jim Marshall is no stranger to pain. He carries it in all sorts of ways, but hopes by talking about the stories behind it, he can spare other people from what he's gone through.

William Woods coach shares story of loss for drug prevention

www.komu.com | COLUMBIA - Jim Marshall says losing a child is never easy. "It hurts. It's just, you gut it out like anything tough, and you learn to cope with the pain," he said.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Good Samaritan law offers protection to save lives

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www.waynesvilledailyguide.com | A good samaritan law was recently passed in Missouri as part of a bill that addressed several health related reforms and changes.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Running out of time: Missouri’s opioid epidemic

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www.voxmagazine.com | Cody's demise reflects a story that has become tragically common in America.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Bill making its way through Missouri House would shield those calling 911 during drug overdoses

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fox4kc.com | BELTON, Mo. -- A Belton teen watched her best friend die of a drug overdose when she and others were too frightened to call 911.
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Missouri alone on addiction

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PDMPs could save so many of our friends and neighbors from losing a child. That’s why I am begging our legislature to create one.
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Opinion: Acting against scourge of drug abuse

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www.newstribune.com | The sadness of Cody Marshall's fatal heroin overdose lingers in the hearts of family and friends, but Cody's father continues his mission to bring meaning to a tragic episode.
Jim Marshall holds a picture of his son, Cody Marshall, at the Capitol. Cody died of a drug overdose. Photo by Shelby Kardell /News Tribune.

A different approach to war on drugs

www.fultonsun.com | Former JCHS coach shares story of his son's overdose
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

TARGET 8: Heroin use on rise among Missouri teens

www.komu.com | COLUMBIA - Labeled an epidemic by the CDC, the United States has seen heroin use more than double among young adults in the past decade.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Missouri father talks about anti-opioid Narcan

www.komu.com | COLUMBIA — Governor Jay Nixon approved legislation in 2014 allowing first responders to carry medication that counter-acts a drug overdose.
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Personal Story of Drug Overdose Shared at William Woods

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news.williamwoods.edu | Jim Marshall will be at William Woods University at 6 p.m. Wednesday (March 19) in the Library Auditorium to speak about the dangers of drugs.
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Spotlight on Osage County: Crisis Heroin, Meth and Our Kids

177 community members, including elected officials, school administration, teachers, business leaders and families came out to the community center to hear a presentation on drug abuse in Osage County.
Jim Marshall speaks to William Woods students

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in Missouri

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actmissouri.org | A recent article in the New York Times has brought national attention to Missouri, but not necessarily for a good reason. Missouri is the only state in the United States that does not have a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
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Father who lost son to heroin warns William Woods University students about drug trends

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www.fultonsun.com | Jim Marshall, Westminster College's track and field coach and founder of the drug abuse awareness organization Cody's Gift, called heroin addiction an "invisible epidemic" Wednesday as he spoke to William Woods University students.