An Overview of Opioid Use: Recent Trends, Emerging Substances and Strategies for Providers
This one-hour video will provide an overview of emerging opioids and related substances. Providers working in local communities need to be prepared for emerging substances and how they can complicate 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 health effects when substances are combined. The presentation will incorporate a discussion on how to implement effective approaches for emerging substances and strategies for overcoming barriers.