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SUMMARY:NASEM Health Workshop- Harm Reduction Services for People Who Use Drugs: Exploring Data Collection\, Evidence Gaps\, and Research Needs
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the public health emergency posed by opioid overdoses\, comprehensive efforts have been taken to approach drug policy in ways that reduce harm for people who use drugs (PWUD). The National Academies will host a 2-day virtual public workshop to explore data collection efforts\, evidence gaps\, and research needs on harm reduction services for PWUD. \nThe workshop will gather data experts\, program implementers\, evaluators\, individuals with lived/living experience\, and other key interested parties to consider existing and proposed harm reduction strategies and services that aim to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission; enhance the health\, safety\, and wellbeing of PWUD; and offer low-threshold options for accessing substance use disorder treatment. Such strategies and services include syringe services programs; providing fentanyl and xylazine test strips; distributing naloxone and other reversal medications; and facilitating connections to social services for PWUD in need of medical services\, stable housing\, food-assistance\, or employment. \nInvited presentations and discussions will be designed to: \n\nExplore the current state of knowledge and evidence gaps regarding delivering harm reduction services for PWUD in communities\, including evidence on best practices for engaging PWUD who are not currently accessing treatment or harm reduction services\, as well as inclusive service delivery practices\nExamine data collection coverage and gaps at the local\, state\, and federal levels regarding the current state of harm reduction practices in the U.S.\, including survey research and program and grant evaluations\nDiscuss evidence on barriers to the implementation of harm reduction services and programs at the local\, state and federal levels\, and the impact of regulatory barriers relative to other factors affecting harm reduction services\nExplore future data collection needs and key opportunities for federally-sponsored harm reduction research\n\nFor more information and registration\, click here.
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nasem-health-and-medicine-workshop-harm-reduction-services-for-people-who-use-drugs-exploring-data-collection-evidence-gaps-and-research-needs/
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SUMMARY:Rutgers SSW Alumni Conversations: What is New in Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Find out what’s new in treatment for addictions in our first alumni conversation of the year on January 31st at 12pm. Frank L. Greenagel\, II\, RC’01\, SSW’06\, EJB’15 will host this talk. This free session organized by the Rutgers School of Social Work Alumni Council will discuss social isolation\, video game addiction\, sports betting\, the push for psychedelics\, peer work\, opiate policies that are working\, and marijuana in New Jersey. Register today to secure your spot. \n 
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-ssw-alumni-conversations-what-is-new-in-addiction-treatment/
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Stigma\, Self-Reliance\, and Substance Use in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:One of the most significant challenges to individuals in treatment in rural communities is the stigma attached to being identified as someone who uses substances. The values of self-reliance and independence\, while being a source of strength during crisis\, can negatively influence help-seeking behaviors. This webinar will discuss how the stigma related to being identified as a substance user and the values of self-reliance converge to present a unique barrier to care for individuals in rural areas. \nPresenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell\, LCSW\, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles\, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center\, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2). \nRegistration: click here. 
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-stigma-self-reliance-and-substance-use-in-rural-communities/
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