This video explores how communities across the country are responding to the opioid epidemic with innovative, grassroots solutions. This session will highlight proven strategies for prevention, treatment access, and recovery support. Attendees will gain practical tools, hear real-world success stories, and leave them inspired to take action in their own communities.
This fact sheet addresses how treatment of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) can help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. This resource describes managing OUD with a treatment plan that includes medicines and counseling.
The purpose of NDVS Opioid Prevention Program is to Prevent and Reduce Opioid Use Disorder (PROUD) in Nevada among veterans and their families. The program has adopted the acronym PROUD
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.
Empowered supports pregnant and postpartum individuals in Southern & Northern Nevada (and Weber & Davis Counties in Utah) who use, or have used, opioids or stimulants. Their team provides peer recovery support, care management, and community navigation to help individuals prepare for birth and thrive as caregivers.
Learn essential skills pertaining to working with adolescents affected by opioid use disorder in this foundational training. Gain proficiency in understanding medications for opioid use disorder, communicating with families about opioid use disorder and treatment options, tailored to fit the needs of young individuals. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current opioid trends among adolescents and practices that you can implement immediately.