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Businesses in Windsor-Essex are on the front lines of a substance abuse and opioid overdose crisis they are not equipped to manage. The urgent need for strategic, evidence-based interventions has never been clearer. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s newly released primer, Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis, provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the crisis, current interventions, and a vital call to action. Read the primer: https://bit.ly/450wgt6

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Each year on 31 August, we remember without stigma those we have lost due to overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The IOAD theme for 2023 “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. Prevention, education and recognition play a crucial role in saving lives. Knowing about drugs, the effects on your body and how to prevent overdose does make all the difference. Learn more overdoseday.com

Businesses in Barrie are on the front lines of a substance abuse and opioid overdose crisis they are not equipped to manage. The urgent need for strategic, evidence-based interventions has never been clearer. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s newly released primer, Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis, provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the crisis, current interventions, and a vital call to action. Read the primer: https://bit.ly/450wgt6

Businesses are on the front lines of a substance abuse and opioid overdose crisis they are not equipped to manage. The urgent need for strategic, evidence-based interventions has never been clearer. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s newly released primer, Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis, provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the crisis, current interventions, and a vital call to action. Read the primer: https://bit.ly/450wgt6

🕯️ Join us in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. Let's raise awareness about the devastating impact of drug overdoses, honor lives lost, and work together for a future free from this crisis. Read our latest blog post to understand why this day matters and how you can take action. Together, we can make a difference. 💙🌍 #OverdoseAwareness #PreventOverdose

Dear Governor and Legislators: Last Year 7000 New Yorkers Died from Preventable Overdoses!   That’s ONE New Yorker Dead from an Overdose Every 75 minutes!   Even More are Dying from Alcohol!   Other States See Their Overdose Deaths Going Down – But New York’s Deaths Go Up 10% Each Year!   We Need Your leadership to Bring New York out of this Public Health Emergency!   ·          Certify Recovery Centers so These Lifesaving Programs Continue to Operate and Expand! ·          Invest More in Front-End Prevention Services! ·          Give Communities Access to All Forms of FDA-Approved Naloxone! ·          Stop All Efforts to Increase Access to Alcohol! ·          Use Opioid Settlement Funds to Invest in the Workforce! ·          Make the Opioid Stewardship Fund Permanent to INCREASE NOT REPLACE CURRENT SPENDING that Mandates 10% for Recovery Supports and 10% for Prevention Services! IF YOU CARE ABOUT OTHER HUMAN BEINGS, PLEASE CALL GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND YOUR LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND LET THEM KNOW THEY MUST ACT NOW!!!

The Fentanyl crisis is affecting communities across the board, regardless of income level. In the case of respiratory arrest due to opioid overdose, knowing the right steps can make all the difference. Fortunately, our online course teaches you just that! Plus, upon completion, we'll send you a Narcan kit to have on hand. Let's spread the word and help combat this crisis together. #CPR4LYFE #fentanylawareness #cprcertified #spreadawareness #savelives #knowledgeispower

Today, May 7, is #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, a day of action to raise public awareness about lethal, illegally made fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is causing people to overdose and die by overdose at alarming rates. In California, over 6,473 people died from a fentanyl-related overdose in 2022. Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents. If you are struggling with a substance use disorder and want support, call California’s statewide treatment referral line at 800-879-2772 or connect with a harm reduction organization through CDPH’s directory. If your organization is interested in distributing naloxone or fentanyl test strips, learn about the DHCS Naloxone Distribution Project and how to apply. Get naloxone from your local pharmacy or by using the National Harm Reduction Coalition’s naloxone access map. #justsayKNOW #NoRandomPills

For anyone looking to innovate spending on recovery programs in their state, this is a must see video featuring graduates of the Access to Recovery (ATR) program, a powerful & effective effort to reduce the impact of the opioid crisis in Massachusetts. https://bit.ly/3ttXiKF

Reflecting on an insightful journey at APHA where I presented my poster on the evaluation of policy support in limiting opioid harms in the Midwestern state. Better late than never to share the highlights and lessons learned in advancing best practices for a healthier future. #APHAConference #PolicyEvaluation #MidwestInsights