This past week, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), held the Resilient … [Read more...] about Summit tackles rural opioid challenges in Nevada
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Lincoln County to host drug takeback day
According to the National Neighborhood Watch, “Fueled by accessibility and high demand, medication theft – coined ‘pharmaceutical diversion’ by the … [Read more...] about Lincoln County to host drug takeback day
Community forum held on substance abuse
Trac-B Exchange, NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC) and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community forum on opioids and overdose at the … [Read more...] about Community forum held on substance abuse
Caliente opioid abuse forum scheduled for Sept. 28
A group of concerned organizations will gather Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Depot in Caliente to talk to the community about helping people who are … [Read more...] about Caliente opioid abuse forum scheduled for Sept. 28
Medication Assisted Treatment – August 2021
Come meet with representatives of Trac-B Exchange to discuss Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use disorder. MAT is the use of … [Read more...] about Medication Assisted Treatment – August 2021
Upcoming summit to address drug abuse
While drug abuse is often seen as something that only directly affects addicts, anyone who has ever had to deal with the problem knows it spreads much … [Read more...] about Upcoming summit to address drug abuse
Overdose reversal training offered
An online Naloxone training is available on Feb. 17 from 3 until 4 p.m. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Registration is … [Read more...] about Overdose reversal training offered
New Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) sessions scheduled
Come meet with representatives of Trac-B Exchange to discuss Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. MAT is the use of … [Read more...] about New Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) sessions scheduled
Nevada among states on drug overdose red alert
The National Drug Help Line has placed 28 states on red alert for increased risk of death from overdose and other drugs. Western states placed on the … [Read more...] about Nevada among states on drug overdose red alert