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Behind the Numbers: Making Sense of Trends in the Drug Supply and Overdose Rates
Have you had trouble making sense of recent trends in the drug supply and overdose rates? You’re not alone. In recent years, countless new synthetic drugs have entered the drug supply, and various theories are posited for changes in overdose death rates. Join us on Monday, May 5, from 11:30 – 12:30 pm PT to hear from Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, a scientist and activist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who focuses on overdose epidemiology and prevention. He will explore why novel psychoactive substances and new markets have emerged in recent years and break down recent overdose data trends and gaps.
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Shattering the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders
Understand the real-world impact of addiction stigma with Leslie Alfaro, Program Manager at Shatterproof’s National Stigma Initiative. Gain insights from the largest nationwide survey on SUD stigma, explore its historical roots, and learn actionable steps to reduce stigma in your community.
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Turning Policy into Practice: Implementation Guides for Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction
In this Web Forum, ChangeLab Solutions will introduce two essential policy guides: one offering 11 evidence-based strategies at the state, local, and institutional levels, and the other created in partnership with the Network for Public Health Law providing guidance on the policymaking process for effective and equitable implementation.
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Foundations of Indigenous Harm Reduction
Join us for a conversation with Arlene Brown, member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and creator of the National Harm Reduction Coalition’s new Native Harm Reduction Toolkit.

2024 COPN Convening: Overdose Prevention Legislation and Policy Solutions in California
How do we translate policy into action to save lives? Join us for this free virtual event to hear from experts in California on recent and forecasted policy and legislation related to overdose prevention, substance use treatment, and harm reduction.

Lessons in Framing Overdose Prevention: A National Conversation
To support advocates nationwide to communicate more effectively on their harm reduction strategies, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) will share messaging guidelines that draw on findings from a recent review of overdose prevention materials in contexts nationwide.

Lessons in Framing Overdose Prevention: Considerations for Rural Communities
To support rural stakeholders to communicate more effectively, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) will share messaging guidelines that draw on findings from a recent news analysis and learnings about framing overdose prevention in rural contexts nationwide.

Tackling Stimulant Use Disorder: Opportunity of Contingency Management
The National Overdose Prevention Network will discuss the intricacies of contingency management and explore its nationwide implementation and seamless integration with other Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) strategies.

Committing to Equity: How to Drive Change in Overdose Prevention, Treatment and Harm Reduction
Join the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) for a two-part virtual event to learn about the systems, policies and practices that contribute to inequities, and steps you can take to drive change.

Policy Solutions: Combatting Overdose Deaths & Enhancing Treatment Access in California
Policy change is critical to sustaining our most effective overdose prevention strategies. Several significant policies were recently enacted in California that can help bolster your local work.

What Lies Ahead: Key Trends in Overdose Prevention in 2024
This event promises a glimpse into groundbreaking concepts and cutting-edge advancements that are set to shape the landscape in 2024.