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Meet up with ORN. Let's get together and get talking about recovery!

Join this free webinar on September 18, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET.

With the right treatment, support and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. September is National Recovery Month, so let’s get together and get talking about recovery.

As part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's lineup of events this month, Opioid Response Network partner organizations are hosting a webinar to share how we are supporting communities, fostering collaboration and changing discourse to increase access to recovery support services. We will share events happening this fall where community trainings and overdose response supports will be offered. We will highlight free educational resources and trainings available to help individuals and communities improve strategy and actualize plans. Join speakers from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Mobilize Recovery and Black Faces Black Voices for a discussion on how we can help you help others. Register here.

Read and share these featured briefs on emerging topics from ORN partner organizations.

Concerns about Growing Presence of Nitazenes: Nitazenes make up a class of opioids estimated to be significantly more potent than fentanyl. Concerns around nitazene include its growing presence in the US, as well as its potential interference in ongoing overdose response and addiction treatment efforts. In response to this emerging threat, RTI International, in collaboration with ORN, has developed a brief overview to raise awareness and serve as a primer on the topic. Read here.
Medications for Opioid Use Disorders in Pregnancy: Opioid use disorder continues to affect an increasing number of pregnant people in the US. Associated morbidity is significant and includes both fetal and maternal risks. This report, from the American College of Medical Toxicology and developed in partnership with ORN, summarizes pregnant individuals receiving medications for opioid use disorder treatment that were seen by medical toxicology physicians. Read here.

For free education and training on these topics and more, simply submit a request at www.OpioidResponseNetwork.org to connect with your local ORN team to discuss the educational needs of your organization or community.

Understanding the stressors and protective factors that influence substance use in LGBTQ+ populations is extremely important to providing optimal prevention, treatment and recovery care to the population. The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and ORN are committed to assuring all LGBTQ+ people seeking support for substance use get affirming care and have collaborated to create three virtual trainings. Check out this teaser video for more information and sign up to get notified when the trainings are scheduled. As always, all ORN trainings are free. Please join us and share this opportunity with your colleagues! Sign up here.

All trainings sponsored by ORN. A calendar of free trainings from ORN Partner Organizations can be found here. Follow us on LinkedIn for news in your feed.

Youth HIV and Substance Use: Trends, Intersections, and Opportunities for Treatment

Friday September 13, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

This presentation from the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD) will discuss trends in adolescent and young adult (AYA) HIV acquisition, intersections with adolescent substance use, and opportunities to engage AYA in evidence-based prevention and treatment of both conditions. Learn more.

Zeroing in on Xylazine

Monday September 16, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

This presentation from the Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. Learn more.

Intersections of Harm Reduction and Domestic Violence

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

This webinar from the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors will explore the interconnections between harm reduction and health services for people experiencing domestic violence. Panelists will share successful approaches for integrating domestic violence and harm reduction services and discuss opportunities to build more bridges between these two often siloed areas of work. The intended audience is community-based organizations' harm reduction and domestic violence staff, health department staff, and anyone who serves people who experience drug use or domestic violence. Learn more.

Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET

This presentation from the Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Learn more.

Stimulants 101

Monday September 23, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

This training from the Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions. Learn more.

Current Methadone Access: Where Are We Now?

Tuesday September 24, 2024 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Methadone is an essential tool for saving lives during an overdose crisis and reducing the risk of HIV and hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs. The National Coalition to Liberate Methadone (NCLM) advocates for a more accessible and equitable methadone system that prioritizes patient health, promotes dignity, and is grounded in evidence. This webinar from the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors will cover methadone-related stigma, and the impact of current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and delve into patient and provider perspectives. Learn more.

Peer-Supported Probation in New Mexico: A Model for Reducing Overdose and Harms from the Criminal Legal System

Thursday September 26, 2024 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has an overdose rate nearly four times higher than the state rate. To address this crisis, Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services (RACHHS) partnered with a district court judge to create a peer-supported probation program as an alternative to traditional probation for individuals who use drugs. Instead of jail or standard probation, participants work with a certified peer support worker and regularly engage directly with the judge, often outside of the courtroom. With more than 30 participants, the recidivism rate has dropped significantly compared to individuals not in the program. This webinar from the National Association of County and City Health Officials will showcase how this non-punitive, non-abstinence-based alternative to traditional probation centers participant-identified needs, emphasizes harm reduction, and values relationship building with both the peer and the Judge. Learn more.

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Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.