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Posted 3/3/2022 (updated 3/26/2024)
Drug overdose is a nationwide epidemic that claimed the lives of over 100,000 people in the United States in the past year. Opioids, either alone or in combination with other drugs or alcohol, were responsible for approximately 70 percent of these deaths. Many of those 70,000 people would be alive today if they had been administered the opioid antagonist naloxone and, where needed, other emergency care.
Posted 4/6/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
County jails and community organizations across Michigan are teaming up on a new approach to distribute naloxone (Narcan®), the lifesaving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, through the use of customized vending machines.
Posted 9/14/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
This fact sheet discusses new amendments to Tennessee’s naloxone access laws that went into effect on July 1, 2022. These amendments increase access to naloxone in several ways and remove some confusing language that previously limited the impact of state efforts to increase access to lifesaving opioid antagonist medications
Posted 10/24/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
In this session, we will give an overview of the program, discuss expectations, grant deliverables, and highlight trends in psychostimulant use. We will also discuss the role of the HRSA Project Officer, Grants Management Specialist, Technical Expert Leads, and Evaluation Team.
Posted 6/3/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
The opioid settlement is a significant opportunity to improve substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. By attending to the evidence base and leveraging other funding sources, we can transform our behavioral health system to work better for people with substance use disorder. The Steadman Group related their experience in facilitating opioid settlement governance so you can optimize your settlement spending!
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Stigma and bias among community members, health care providers, and even family members toward individuals with substance use disorder negatively affects the care provided to this population. Stigma prevents individuals from seeking treatment and continues to divide them from their families, their communities, and the evidence-based treatments available.
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
This presentation shared the experience of the Lenawee Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition’s evolution and experiences in the HRSA RCORP Planning and Implementation grants resulting in built capacities to implement robust strategic plans in response to Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder within Lenawee County.
Posted 3/19/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
To help local leaders respond to this epidemic, USDA has worked to build infrastructure for prevention, treatment and recovery, facilitate partnerships, and drive innovation in rural communities.
Posted 9/22/2020 (updated 3/29/2024)
The Learning Collaboratives Town Hall took place on September 15, 2020.
Posted 9/22/2020 (updated 3/29/2024)
The Post-Overdose Response (PORT) Toolkit was developed as a resource for North Carolina communities who are interested in creating a post-overdose response team (PORT) in their jurisdiction.