Rural Community Response to Opioid and Stimulant Use
A Focus on Stimulants: Stimulant Treatment Considerations for Specific Populations in Rural Communities.
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August 2023
Register Now: Guam’s 4th Annual Conference on SUDs Among Pacific Islanders
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center cordially invite you to register for Guam’s Fourth Annual Conference on Substance Use Disorders among Pacific Islanders.
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SAMHSA’s Guide on Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders
SAMHSA has issued a new practical guide on Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders. When first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) encounter people who use drugs (PWUD), they have an opportunity to connect individuals to a variety of different substance use services depending on their needs. This resource document
Clinical Considerations Assessing and Treating Stimulant Use in Specific Populations
This webinar will provide an overview on the clinical considerations for assessing and treating stimulant use disorders in specific populations.
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PS ROTA-R Emerging Drug Trends and Their Impact on Rural Communities: A Focus on Fentanyl and Xylazine
This webinar provides an overview of the fentanyl crisis impacting non-metropolitan rural communities, and the emerging issue of xylazine. While xylazine is not believed to be widespread in rural communities, providers working in rural settings need to be prepared for this emerging issue and how it complicates the response to opioid overdose
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Affected by Hawaii Brush Fires
Natural disasters can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The Disaster Distress Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who has been affected by the brush fires in Hawaii. The Disaster Distress Helpline is sponsored by the Substance