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When we say to normalize naloxone, this is why. Per SAPC, accidental overdoses skyrocketed by 1,652% in just 6 years. There is no room for stigma and judgment when we lose over 100 individuals a day to opioid overdoses. By carrying naloxone, you can be the reason that someone gets another chance. Full report linked in article below. If you are wondering how to recognize/respond to an opioid overdose or need free naloxone, comment or send me a DM.

Public Advisory: Another potent sedative, medetomidine, is now appearing in the illicit drug supply. ⚠ This advisory is intended to make the public aware of a new threat entering the illegal drug supply in various parts of the United States, as reported by the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE). Although there have been no reports of the substance in community drug sample tests by the New York State Department Health thus far, it is important that education about medetomidine and its effects be disseminated among treatment providers, harm reduction programs and people who use drugs to help prevent overdose. Read the full advisory on our website at https://lnkd.in/e3S6SAHF. You can also order free naloxone and fentanyl/xylazine test strips from our online ordering portal. As always, New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). 📱 #EveryStepOfTheWay

Heroin or fentanyl: Prevalence of confirmed fentanyl in ED patients with suspected heroin overdose. Our collaboration with ACMT and the Manini-led Fentalog study. We examined the analytical confirmation of fentanyl in emergency department (ED) patients with documented heroin overdose as it is unclear whether or not patients are knowingly using fentanyl. The increasing prevalence of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in the “heroin” supply is a major contributory factor in the rise of opioid overdose deaths. The majority of opioid users who do not deliberately seek out fentanyl nevertheless test positive for fentanyl. Read more here and in the link in our link tree: https://lnkd.in/gVent9MY

On December 12, 2023, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation (“MAPS PBC”) announced that it has submitted a new drug application (“NDA”) to the FDA for the use of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”).  To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/eRRs59FZ. #obermanlaw #advisoryinsights #emergingmarkets

Attended "Opioid Overdose Awareness and Substance Use Health" information session and training, presented by Mark Barnes. Date: Monday March 18th. Time: 6 PM. Location: Virtually. About: "Opioid consumption and overdose levels in Canada, amount of people that have died in Canada, Ontario's very alarming increase in opioid related deaths, recent local drug use trends, how anyone can recognize high risk overdose behaviours, why people struggle to quit substances despite repeated overdoses, who drug use effects. The presentation also introduced naloxone as an overdose antidote, talked about how to quickly identify opioid overdose, what to do after administering naloxone, where and how to get naloxone kits.

Naloxone saves lives! This powerful opioid antagonist binds to receptors in the brain and temporarily blocks the effects of any opioid consumed so you can call 111. If used correctly, it is 99% effective at preventing death from opioid overdose. Knowing when and how to administer naloxone is key in using it to save lives. Luckily, the NZNEP is here to help. Come into any of our branches today- we’ll teach you how to use naloxone and give you a pack containing everything you need. No matter what drugs you are taking, opioids could be present and having naloxone could save your life. Minimise your risk- carry naloxone. Find out more: nznep.org.nz

⚠️ Knowing how to administer naloxone could help you to save a life. Join us on Thursday 12 September 12:30, for a full training session & chat about harm reduction in the third sector. 💉 Register now on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e7de2C5z Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an overdose of opioid drugs like codeine, morphine, tramadol, fentanyl, heroin, methadone and buprenorphine. In the UK it is legal for anyone to administer naloxone to anyone for the purpose of saving a life. Administering naloxone is not a substitute for calling an ambulance, you should always call 999 if you think someone is having an overdose. The training will be carried out by experienced staff from the Midlothian Substance Use Service. #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose #StopTheDeaths #HarmReduction

What type of medications prescribed by psychiatrist in case of serious panic attacks? SSRIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) these medications are another class of antidepressants or some benzodiazepine soch as klonopin (clonazepam) #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing

Enhance your practice with courses on opioids, opioid overdose, opioid prescribing and pain, adolescent-focused, and general substance use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has a wide variety of CME/CE courses on the topics you need to best care for your patients: https://bit.ly/45tWowA #COPE #AddictionMedicine #SubstanceUseDisorder #OpioidUseDisorder

Don't let regulatory hurdles stop your depression drug from reaching the market. Join our webinar tomorrow to learn how to navigate US and EU regulations and clinical trial requirements effectively: https://bit.ly/4ab1q2g #MDD #Depression #webinar