What The Cut is a free, confidential drug checking project in Reno, Nevada that analyzes small samples to show people what is actually in the local drug supply. The site shares community testing results, trends, and safety information to help people stay informed and reduce risks.
SafeSpot is a free, 24/7, national hotline that is staffed by a dedicated team of people with lived and living experience with overdose and drug use. The number one risk factor for fatal overdose is using alone and we are there for you when others cannot be. SafeSpot connects people who are using drugs with a trained operator who can call for help in case of overdose.
This one-hour workshop will provide an overview of new and emerging synthetic cannabinoids and their impacts. The session will incorporate identifying different types of cannabinoids, indicators of use, and trends within Nevada and across the country. Participants will learn practical strategies and resources for managing unknown and novel synthetic substance use while understanding up-to-date information that will equip providers to implement effective approaches to engagement and care.
This recorded session explores comprehensive, trauma-informed strategies to support mothers with opioid use disorder and their infants during the critical postpartum period. It emphasizes the importance of establishing care with a pediatrician, postpartum follow-up, and family planning, while also highlighting essential caregiver education on car seat safety, safe sleep practices, and overdose prevention strategies. Participants will learn how to help caregivers build a healthy support system and understand how wraparound services, peer support, and community-based interventions can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and foster long-term recovery for the dyad.
This fact sheet helps employers understand the risk of opioid overdose and allows them to decide if they should establish a workplace naloxone availability and use program.
Opioids impact individuals, families, and communities across the country. In this Opioid 101 video, NOCE’s Morgan Green, MA breaks down everything you need to know, including: What opioids are and how they work; The risks of opioid misuse and overdose; and How to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.