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Posted 1/26/2022 (updated 3/26/2024)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at data from six states mandated to report on neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a condition that occurs when newborn babies experience withdrawal from drugs. A previous study of these states – Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia – indicated that the reporting helped determine the prevalence of NAS and identify communities more severely affected. The current report is based on answers to a follow-up questionnaire given to epidemiologists and birth defects program managers from the same six states.
Posted 3/16/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Background: Sharp exacerbations of the US overdose crisis are linked to polysubstance use of synthetic compounds. Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer, long noted in the street opioid supply of Puerto Rico, and more recently Philadelphia. Yet its national trends, geographic distribution, and health risks are poorly characterized. Methods: In this sequential mixed-methods study, xylazine was increasingly observed by ethnographers in Philadelphia among drug-sellers and people who inject drugs (PWID). Subsequently, we systematically searched for records describing xylazine-present overdose mortality across the US and assessed time trends and overlap with other drugs
Posted 7/20/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Researchers looked at survey responses from women of reproductive age across eight rural U.S. regions to determine the association between contraceptive use and SUD treatment, healthcare utilization, and substance use.
Posted 9/29/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The RCORP-TA NAS II Onboarding Packet is a tool to support the implementation of planned activities and to expand SUD/OUD services across the care spectrum thereby helping rural residents in communities to prevent SUD/OUD, access treatment, and move toward recovery.
Posted 7/27/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
This presentation will focus on the relationship between trauma and substance use as it relates to treatment for women, as well as a discussion of impactful trauma-informed and gender-responsive interventions. The evidence-based interventions will be based on Seeking Safety and Finding Your Best Self models, both of which are present-focused and easily implemented in any treatment setting.
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
We began with a critical examination of the history of family separation in the US to lay the groundwork for a discussion of both provider and patient trust and mistrust. The stigma and discrimination that pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people with substance use disorder was explored. We concluded with concrete suggestions to improve provider wellness, child development, and community cohesion.
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Cohort-Specific Sessions/Activities and Day 2 Wrap-Up
Posted 8/11/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
Sonoran Prevention Works is an advocate for people in Arizona affected by drug use. Spanish language resources from Ssamaritan PAWZ are included.
Posted 4/3/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
This RSV Breakout Session was held in the Mint Room on Wednesday, March 5, 2020, at 2:30 PM
Posted 6/15/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Opioid Use Disorder, Pregnant Women and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): Addressing the Challenges (Part II) webinar took place on June 9, 2020.