Welcome to the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence

The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) is dedicated to developing and sharing evidence-informed training and offering technical assistance to professionals and community members alike. Whether you are a care provider or a concerned community member, NOCE provides resources to support those affected by opioid use.

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Shining a Light on Human Trafficking: Awareness and Prevention

January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to recognize the efforts made to combat human trafficking and empower individuals to take action. Human trafficking is a pervasive issue that affects millions worldwide, including vulnerable populations here in Nevada. This month, the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) is proud to join the nationwide movement to raise awareness, share critical resources, and provide actionable steps to help prevent human trafficking.

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In the News: Overdose education and harm reduction program offered for free on campus to the University community

The School Public Health faculty, University students, and CASAT have been working to make naloxone more available, according to Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci. The training, created by the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) in association with the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence at the School of Public Health, is the first step designed to provide opioid overdose education and make naloxone (often best known under the brand name Narcan) and other harm reduction tools available on the Nevada campus.

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