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Streaming Now: New Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections Podcast

The Opioid Response Network (ORN) has launched a new podcast, MOUD in Corrections, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the opioid epidemic, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and justice-involved individuals.

In the U.S., more than 1.5 million arrests are made for drug violations annually and 1 in 5 people are incarcerated because of a drug related offense. However, in recent years the justice system has started to change its approach to incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder to be more consistent with those having other chronic relapsing diseases.

The podcast series, developed by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, explores this shift, highlights the critical and evolving role the justice system plays in addressing the opioid epidemic and emphasizes the importance of understanding that a substance use disorder is a disease of the brain. Available for Apple, Spotify and other apps. Listen here.

ORN and the Oregon Public Health Dept. Partner with Schools to Deliver Prevention Programming

Do you work schools or with with adolescents in substance use disorder prevention? October is Substance Misuse Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. This is a time to highlight how prevention strengthens protective factors and reduces risk factors in individuals, families, schools, communities, and across society. Below is a case study illustrating how ORN can help others in this work.

Recently, ORN partnered with the Columbia County Public Health Department in Oregon and local high schools and middle schools to deliver prevention programming focused on marijuana, fentanyl and vaping. The work was part of an overall effort to establish a relationship between the school district and health department. The result was a successful series of pep rallies with local police, EMS, peer support staff, school nurses, superintendents and mayors who talked about substance use and local support services for students who may be struggling. Read more.

New Resources for Hospitalists Caring for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Hospitalists often encounter patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) but may lack the knowledge to assess patients with suspected OUD, manage withdrawal, initiate treatment in the hospital, or link patients to care in the outpatient setting. Hospitalists and other hospital-based clinicians require the knowledge and strategies to competently treat, fluently facilitate patient-centered conversations about treatment, and support care transition plans and safe discharges.

In partnership with ORN, the Society of Hospital Medicine developed these resources to assist hospitalist-led teams in the implementation of interventions to improve the care of hospitalized patients with OUD with the use of FDA approved medications. Read more.

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Join ORN's Sexuality and Gender Diversity Workgroup in a Meet and Greet Session!

Date: November 3, 2023 12 - 1 PM ET

ORN's Sexuality and Gender Diversity Workgroup supports the coalition’s overarching goal of providing education and training in the prevention, treatment and recovery of opioid and stimulant use disorders to LGBTQ+ communities. This "Meet and Greet" is an opportunity to learn more about the workgroup, their previous work, and how they can help you and/or your organization better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ communities. Register here.

Law & Disorder: How the War on Drugs Impacts Drug User Health

Date: November 3, 2023 12 - 1 PM ET

Presenter: Drew Gibson, MSW

This training will provide an overview of the ways in which the criminalization of drug use and HIV status disrupts relationships between providers and clients, and outline ways of providing care in hostile policy environments. The session, hosted by ORN partner organization the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development, is part of the Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field webinar series. The series is highlighting innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder in people at risk of and living with HIV. Learn more.

The Impact of Burnout: Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma

Date: November 8, 2023 2 - 3 PM ET

Presenter: Laurie Johnson-Wade, CRS, CFRS, RSS, CBC, CRC, FPS, RSS

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites the recovery community to this free virtual training sponsored by ORN. Compassion Fatigue is real and prevalent for those working in the human services field or any other role that is focused on caring for others. It is now considered an organizational contagion. Its insidious quality can corrode the individual’s emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. It can also destroy relationships, family and career. If compassion fatigue is not recognized and addressed, it can lead into complete burnout. Learn about the risks, symptoms and solutions to help keep you healthy and balanced while you help others. Learn more.

Ethics, Values & Boundaries: The Foundation for Peer Service Work

Date: November 15, 2023 2 - 3 PM ET

Presenter: Catherine Lovvorn

Faces & Voices of Recovery, an ORN partner, invites the recovery community to this free virtual training. This training will explore the ethical principles, personal values, and boundaries that underpin effective peer support services. Participants will delve into the unique ethical challenges faced when assisting individuals dealing with SUD and mental health issues. Attendees will gain insights into their own boundaries and how they impact their work and personal lives. Learn more.

Addiction 101 for All Health Professionals

Date: November 17, 2023 1 - 2 PM ET

Presenter: Brittany L. Carney, DNP, FNP-BC and Andrea Jodat, DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP

This one-hour course created by ORN partner organization the Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center is intended to provide foundational knowledge regarding addiction as a chronic medical condition as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment. Interested participants may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors, Community Health Workers, recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors, and members of the community. Learn more.

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.