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People who decide to use drugs must be treated as individuals. Recognising the need for safety, support, and solidarity is as important as providing health and social services.   hri.global/publications/i…

"Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine," #HEALing Communities Study medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-c…

Such a pleasure to talk with Points about Policing Patients. I share a little of the backstory that led to this research and where I think that drug research should go from here.

I see people saying “why should we give free lunches to schoolchildren?” and I think some folks truly have no idea what it’s like to grow up in poverty, never knowing where your next meal is coming from, forever being one paycheck away from eviction. Let me explain some things.

Practicing addiction medicine brings hope to not only the patients, but the physicians treating them as well. Listen to Dr. Delos Reyes' inspiring episode >> ow.ly/YuFJ50TQniF #TreatmentWeek #NATW #EndStigma #TreatAddictionSaveLives #AddictionMedicine

Pittsburgh harm reduction experts: stronger overdose reversal drugs aren't better “You just want to make sure they're breathing because that's what the drug took away...You're not looking for them to be alert and have a conversation with you” wesa.fm/health-science…

What We Lose When Pharmacists Are Forced to Act Like Cops nytimes.com/2024/10/28/opi… RI Pharmacists URI Pharmacy Home of The Regimen Podcast

Overdose Crisis: Two Pharmacists are Leading Innovative Care for Opioid Use Disorder-ASHP news.ashp.org/News/feature-s… Home of The Regimen Podcast RI Pharmacists URI Pharmacy AMERSA

This week's opening of an overdose prevention center in Providence, Rhode Island—the first to be authorized by a state government—is a milestone, writes Alexander Lekhtman. Yet a long list of countries began rolling out OPC years or even decades ago: filtermag.org/as-opc-opens-i…

Treatment for a substance use disorder can change your life. It can help you regain control, improve your relationships, and achieve your goals. Don't let stigma hold you back. Take the first step towards a healthier future. Find help through SAMHSA at findtreatment.gov

RIDOH’s Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, MD, was on WPRI to discuss respiratory viruses in RI and offered some helpful tips on ways you can keep yourself and those around you healthy this winter. Check out the segment here: tinyurl.com/3u47e446. Learn more at health.ri.gov/respiratoryvir….

Did you know that if a child with measles walks into a classroom, every unvaccinated child will most certainly get it? The World Health Organization's Dr Natasha Crowcroft explains: tinyurl.com/35far8zu.

The Life You Save May Be Someone You ❤️ Take a free, online overdose reversal training and request free naloxone at PreventOverdoseRI.org: preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone

La vida que salvas puede ser la de alguien que ❤️ Ordene naloxona gratis en Prevent Overdose RI preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone

Want to know how to prevent HIV like a champ? Check out the latest episode of Public Health Out Loud as Jonathan Lucero McKinney, physician assistant and co-host of the Outloud YouTube channel chats about RIDOH's PrEP Champions Network. Download here: tinyurl.com/dhp77pdm

Did you know you can request free overdose reversal training and have naloxone mailed to your home at no cost? Take the training and order today! Learn more: preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone

Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, medical director and state epidemiologist, talked with The Public's Radio 89.3FM about H5N1 influenza in Rhode Island. Here’s what you need to know: tinyurl.com/ek2jfw3r

For the first time ever, a URI College of Pharmacy team is a semi-finalist in the AMCP Foundation National P&T Competition! 🎉 Huge congrats to students, Prachi Patel, Salma T., Ramez Rizk & Colin Aspelund for this incredible achievement! 💙🐏 #URxI mailchi.mp/44601794e01f/p…

The Life You Save May Be Someone You ❤️ Order free naloxone (Narcan®) at Prevent Overdose RI: preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone

Want to become more involved with AMERSA? Consider joining (or starting) a Special Interest Group (SIG). SIGs provide an opportunity for members to have focused discussions on various topics such as nursing or social work. Learn more here: amersa.org/special-intere…