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I was not aware of this event or that it can run for the full month of October. However, I deeply appreciate the webinars offered, the quality especially today's "Evaluating Recent Progress to Address the Opioid Epidemic." given by Dr. Andrew Kolodny, Brandeis University. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Kolodny for many years; he provides a great longer view to this public health reality. And, learning how he is interpreting trends over time is refreshing. Check out the link later to watch the recording and see the slide deck provided.![]()
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knockoutday.drugfreenj.org
The MissionWhat can you do to Knock Out Opioid Abuse?Request materials/resources: Register hereEducate Yourself • Attend a Learning Series Webinar • Read the fact sheet (also available in the tool...
This is for our local International Overdose Awareness Day event for 2025. Founded by an organization in Australia it is now honored in many countries around the world as well as in many states in the US. ![]()
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We choose to do several things: provide updated information relevant to our area/state, demonstration of a response by EMT's to an overdose call, honor those in recovery while remembering those gone too soon. We close with a candle lighting ceremony inviting all to step forward and speak the name of family, friends whose loved ones have gone before us.![]()
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For those asked for the slides and/or who were unable to join the FED Up Rally webinar on supplantation here's the link for recording and slides:![]()
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The video recording and PowerPoint slides from our Webinar on Supplantation and Misuse of Opioid Settlement Funds can be found at ![]()
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The video recording and PowerPoint slides from our Webinar on Supplantation and Misuse of Opioid Settlement Funds can be found at
feduprally.org
FED UP! 2025 Webinar Webinar on June 24th webinar on on Supplantation and Misuse of Opioid Settlement Funds. Click Here to watch Webinar Fed_Up_FINAL_6_24_25Download This entry was posted in Advocacy ...
We all are aware of the opioid crisis in this country. Do you know about the $56 Billion (yes, that's a B) settlement made by a host of opioid manufacturers, distributors and others? With the education of lead attorneys who settle the Big Tobacco agreement, this landmark settlement provides large sums of money to all US states and appropriate territories. And, unlike previous settlements there are clear legit uses for restitution - to save lives, to provide for prevention, treatment, and other targeted services.![]()
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With millions of these settlement dollars has there been misuse - sadly, yes. ![]()
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And, last week another huge settlement was finally signed with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma for $7.4 Billion (yes, again that's a B). To learn what is happening and how you might be part of the solution insuring these mega millions go to save lives, consider this webinar - Tuesday, June 24th, 1-2 PM EST. There is no feel and you'll need to register at: ![]()
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It's that time of year yet again - Maryland's legislative session is up to speed with budget hearings and always new bills up for consideration. One in particular that we oppose is SB 604/HB 1398 often referred to as "drug induced homicide." ![]()
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So the state budget issue is a mess given a deficit of $3 Billion! We'll see how this plays out.![]()
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As for DIH, we are all for solutions to prevent, treat and support those in recovery for however long they need. Our joint advocacy work has seen phenomenal increases in putting evidence based solutions to work - harm reduction programs including naloxone distribution, use of medications for treatment of substance use disorders, and much more.![]()
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What doesn't work is piling on more and more jail time. Here's a great article by our colleague Toni Torsch - check it out:![]()
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And, the last thing Maryland needs is to increase the expense of longer jail times that offer little to recovery.
marylandmatters.org
As a mother who lost a son to drugs, Toni Torsch understands the appeal of drug-induced homicide laws. But as someone who works to reduce addiction, she writes, she also knows that piling on more pena...
