The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2015 (Senate Bill 459, Chapter 26, Statutes of Nevada 2015 NRS 453C.120) created various provisions addressing the opiate overdose epidemic that continues to claim over 300 lives per year in Nevada. The law prevents punitive actions against health professionals and any person who administers naloxone or calls 911 […]
Learning Objectives: By the end of this training people will know: The history of overdose prevention and opioid antagonist distribution for community members, including available formulations of antagonists State of the research on opioid antagonist distribution, utilization, and outcome in the community Evidence-based practices for overdose response and opioid antagonist administration Presenters: Karla Wagner, Ph.D., […]
Project ECHO Nevada invites you to their upcoming 6 session free series entitled SBIRT For Health Professionals ECHO Series. This will be a series of 60-minute-long teleconference sessions in which providers will have the opportunity to speak with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts in the field of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment health. This ECHO will […]
Nevada Assembly Bill 156 (AB156) is "an ACT relating to substance use disorders; providing for the separate accounting of certain money for the purchase of opioid antagonists; establishing the order in which a provider or program is required to prioritize persons for participation in certain publicly funded programs for the treatment of alcohol or other […]
Registration for the 5th annual Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit is now open! The summit will be on Thursday, August 1st from 8am to 5pm at the Cox Pavilion (4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022, Las Vegas, NV 89154). Parking will be included in your registration. Registration for this event costs $25 per person, however […]
Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC for an engaging learning session focused on our rural and frontier communities. Delve into the complexities of substance misuse prevention in rural and frontier communities and explore their unique characteristics, emphasizing the intersection of health equity in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine the status of these areas, considering the […]
This Listening Session shares experiences with fentanyl test strip education and distribution, preparedness for overdose emergencies; the evolution of Harm Reduction, and emerging groups of synthetic opioids. Learning Objectives: Attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of overdose emergencies, including recognizing signs and symptoms associated with opioid overdose. Participants will be able to explain the significance […]
First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am This clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician, a Pain Management Psychologist, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients […]
Registration is now open for the 2024 Southern Nevada Diversity Summit to be held on Friday, October 4th at Nevada State University! The Southern Nevada Diversity Summit is a System-wide collaboration that provides annual professional development opportunities to learn about social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. This event is free of charge and all faculty, […]
This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of emerging opioids and related substances. Communities need to be prepared for emerging substances and how they can impact the response to opioid overdose. The session will begin with a description of opioid trends and emerging substances such as xylazine and nitazines, including mechanisms of action and acute […]
Join Together Northern Nevada is partnering with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department, the DEA, and various community organizations to host the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back! This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications, including: Prescription liquids Pet medications Over-the-counter pills Please note […]
Learning Objectives: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), including their benefits and applications in treating opioid addiction. Explore the specific medications used in MOUD, including Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone, and how they are implemented in opioid addiction treatment. Learn effective methods for engaging with clients about their opioid use and […]