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Collaboration between prevention and harm reduction can improve health outcomes and expand the reach of services. Harm reduction touches services across the behavioral health continuum of care and can align with prevention strategies. This product explains the importance of collaboration between prevention and harm reduction and identifies potential collaborative opportunities and partners.
Published: September 23, 2024
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue
North Texas Tackles the Fentanyl Crisis with New Documentary
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is August 21
Harm Reduction Resources
Epi Corner: Opioid Overdoses in Children and Adolescents
What's Happening Around the Region?
Webinar: Reducing Youth Substance Misuse by Implementing Mental Health Initiatives
Webinar: Navigating the Green Wave: Strategies for a Local Response to Cannabis Legalization
Webinar: Strategies to Disrupt the Proliferation of Emerging Drugs: A Community Approach
New From SAMHSA
SAMHSA Releases the 2023 National Survey on Drug use and Health (NSDUH)
National Mental Wellness Month
Published: August 15, 2024
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue
Systems Thinking for Prevention Professionals
Epi Corner: Addressing Parental Loss in Children of Overdose Victims
What's Happening Around the Region?
Webinar: Elevate Your Work: Accessibility for Prevention Professionals
Exciting Updates! HealtheKnowledge Online Learning Platform
An Important Announcement from the Blueprints Registry
New Products and Resources from the South Southwest PTTC
New From SAMHSA
Published: June 19, 2024
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Working with Behavioral Health Providers to Address and Prevent Addiction
Robert Rogers, LADC, CCS, PS-A, LSW
June 5, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, we will review evidence-based strategies for preventing opioid-related overdose death. We will review the role of safe storage of medication and illicit drugs in reducing deaths as well as proper drug disposal. We will examine how one behavioral health agency located in Central Maine, a rural community, implemented a systemic approach to screening, brief interventions, and Naloxone saturation as part of their CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify three evidence-based strategies for preventing opioid overdose.
Understand one behavioral health agency's systematic approach to targeted Naloxone distribution.
Understand the role of safe storage of medication in reducing overdose-related deaths, diversion of medications, and reducing access to lethal means of medication.
PRESENTERS
Robert Rogers, LADC, CCS, LSW, PS-A, has worked with youth and families throughout Somerset and Kennebec Counties since 1994. Robert works for Kennebec Behavioral Health as Director of Substance Use Prevention and Grant Services. He worked with Somerset Public Health as the Drug-Free Communities Program Coordinator, completing ten years of coalition work. Robert is a certified Prime for Life instructor and the State of Maine certified Responsible Beverage Seller trainer for the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations. Robert also coordinates Respect ME, a Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program for female survivors of domestic violence who used resistive violence with their intimate partners. Robert was appointed to the state Substance Abuse Service Commission, served by appointment on the state's Maine Opiate Collaborative Prevention and Harm Reduction team, served as Chair for the Maine Prevention Specialists Certification Board, and serves as a Maine representative on the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s Advisory Board. Additionally, Robert is on the Board of Directors for AdCare of Maine and Sunset Home, a non-profit assisted living facility for older women in Waterville, Maine. Robert is an Adjunct Professor of Substance Use Prevention at the University of Maine at Farmington. Most recently, Governor Mills appointed Robert to the State of Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors and serves as the board's Chair. In 2021, Robert was awarded the Neill E. Miner Memorial Prevention Award, and in 2014 was awarded Prevention Provider of the Year by the Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse.
Published: June 5, 2024
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue
Evidence-Based Strategies to Decrease Alcohol Consumption
Epi Corner: The Value of Systems Thinking in Adolescent Overdose Prevention
What's Happening Around the Region?
Free Logic Model Technical Assistance
Webinar: Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse
What's New?
New Prevention Data Source for Rural Communities
Published: April 17, 2024
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This presentation reviews the history of US street drug markets since the early 1990s to explain the emergence of xylazine, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine in regional markets formerly dominated by heroin and cocaine. It will examine the relationship between each of these newly prevalent synthetic substances and describe what we know so far about their impact on related comorbidities. Finally, it will assess how the public health impact of recent transformations to the US narcotics supply relates to the experience of drug consumption and the actual way that people use drugs in their everyday lives. It will conclude with lessons learned to help determine what prevention strategies could be used to counteract the impact on communities.
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PRESENTER
Dr. Fernando Montero’s research draws together the methods of medical and economic anthropology to examine the racialized, gendered interface between the opioid overdose epidemic, mass incarceration, ongoing transformations in narcotics supply chains, and public assistance programs for psychiatric disability in the United States. His mixed-methods research studies the changes in the risk environment for HIV, HCV, mental health conditions, and fatal overdose among street-based drug users brought about by the emergence of synthetic sedatives (e.g. fentanyl and xylazine) and stimulants (e.g. methamphetamine) in the 2010s-2020s, and by the concomitant resurgence of punitive drug control targeting petty dealers throughout the US. One of the central questions of his current research is why the opioid overdose epidemic is becoming increasingly black following almost three decades in which it was predominantly white and working class. He is also conducting a long-term ethnographic study of the War on Drugs in the Afro-Indigenous region of Moskitia on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras.
Published: November 30, 2023
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Xylazine: What We Know About the Latest Substance Trend
Josh Esrick, MPP, Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Deborah Nixon Hughes, LCSW-C
October 18, 2023, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Xylazine is an emerging issue across the United States, often used in conjunction with opioids and other substances. Public health professionals must be aware of Xylazine’s effects and how it complicates efforts to prevent and treat other substance use. This presentation summarizes the available research and data on xylazine use.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the available data on xylazine use and consequences in the United States
Describe the impacts of xylazine use
Explain harm reduction strategies related to xylazine use
Recommend strategies for developing a culturally responsive and relevant public health approach to xylazine use
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Deborah Nixon-Hughes, LCSW-C, is the Project Director for the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). She is responsible to use proven technology transfer strategies and practices to promote the adoption and implementation of evidence-based prevention and early intervention approaches. Debbie will be the spokesperson and liaison to federal, regional, state and local entities; academic institutions; and prevention, treatment, and/or recovery agencies. Deborah is responsible to identify prevention needs through engaging and collaborating with primary care providers; individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and their families; and other community stakeholders/systems. As a result, she recommends and coordinates workforce trainings and technical assistance initiatives that can address the needs identifies, and thus reduce the effect of mental and substance use disorders on the health of individuals, their families, and their communities.
Published: October 18, 2023
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue:
*New South Southwest PTTC Prevention Onboarding Roadmap
Other PTTC Resources for Onboarding the New Prevention Professional
Epi Corner: Using a Multi-faceted Approach to Adolescent Opioid Misuse and Overdose
What's Happening Around the Region?
Published: August 21, 2023
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The Ongoing Opioid Epidemic (August 2023)
Part 2: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip
August 10, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will discuss evidence-based prevention interventions for addressing opioid use and review lessons learned from years of research on the epidemic. It will summarize use and overdose prevention best practices, including the role of harm reduction efforts beyond naloxone distribution. The webinar will also discuss strategies for polysubstance use prevention and the need for further studies. Additionally, it will overview the importance of collaboration and the ways key stakeholders can support opioid prevention efforts. Lastly, the webinar will provide a small group discussion peer learning opportunity for participants.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Assess evidence-based and promising practices for preventing opioid use and overdoses.
Describe opportunities for improving polysubstance use prevention.
Compare strategies for expanding opioid prevention collaborative activities.
Identify other lessons learned from the opioid epidemic.
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (TTA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of TTA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to TTA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Published: August 10, 2023
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This training analyzes the co-occurring epidemic of substance misuse and suicide and discusses how to navigate and overcome the barriers that have impacted professionals in the field.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across all age groups. Compared with the general population, individuals with alcohol dependence and persons who use drugs have a 10–14 times greater risk of death by suicide.
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PRESENTERS
Jana Boocock, MSW is a Senior Prevention Specialist on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) project. Jana’s primary experience includes managing the implementation of suicide and substance use prevention programming in South Dakota communities. Jana received her Master of Social Work in 2021 from Arizona State University and is a Certified Addiction Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist. In addition to her state and community led prevention experience, Jana also has experience working with youth and adults experiencing behavioral health disorders within the community.
Derrick Newby is a Certified Prevention Consultant who has worked in the field of prevention and public health since 1998. He served as the program coordinator with MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training for five years, helping to facilitate the growth of the prevention system. Mr. Newby is a training and technical assistance (T/TA) specialist for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (SSW PTTC). He has also served on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020. Mr. Newby earned his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in 2004.
Published: August 9, 2023
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The Ongoing Opioid Epidemic (August 2023)
Part 1: The Current Landscape of Opioid Use and Consequences
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip
August 8, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide a broad overview of current opioid use and related trends in SAMHSA Region 3 and nationwide. It will review changes in use and consequences, and ongoing shifts in substance preferences— particularly the expanded use of fentanyl. Data on xylazine use are limited, but available information will also be shared. The webinar will also discuss the increasing frequency of polysubstance use involving opioids. It will review the different types of substances used—intentionally or unintentionally— with opioids, including xylazine, stimulants, and cannabis, and the extent to which this use occurs. Lastly, the webinar will review the latest research on the social determinants of health and other risk and protective factors impacting the opioid epidemic.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the latest opioid use and trend data.
- Identify the scope of opioid overdoses and the most impacted populations.
- Evaluate the latest information on polysubstance use and types of substances being used together.
- Assess the research on opioid-related risk and protective factors.
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (TTA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of TTA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to TTA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Published: August 8, 2023
eNewsletter or Blog
The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.
The August 2023 issue honors International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), opioid overdose prevention training on HealtheKnowledge, and the newest NIATx in New Places series blog post written by Lynn Madden, PhD, MPA. And as always, you will find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!
Published: August 3, 2023
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Xylazine: Understanding the Latest Emerging Substance
July 25, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Xylazine (or “tranq”) is a non-opioid sedative and tranquilizer only approved for use in veterinary medicine. However, over the past several years, human consumption of xylazine has begun rapidly increasing. Although initially only identified in illicit drug supplies in limited areas, xylazine has been found in 48 states as of April 2023. Xylazine is frequently, though not exclusively, used in conjunction with opioids, particularly fentanyl—due to xylazine’s ability to prolong their effects. Xylazine use presents many potential dangers to people, including increased risk of overdose and the development of necrotizing tissue damage. This webinar will bring together experts from across disciplines to discuss the history of xylazine use, what is known about its current scope of use and consequences, the effects of xylazine on people, and wound care and other harm reduction strategies. It will also offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions in a roundtable panel discussion format.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe Xylazine and its history of use and consequences.
Explain how harm reduction strategies need to be adapted for complications in Xylazine use.
Describe the current trends that detail the scope and the extent of the Xylazine issue.
PRESENTERS
Jason Bienert, RN, CWCN
Josh Esrick, MPP
DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) GUEST:
Gail Poirier
Section Chief, Strategic Intelligence Section (NIT)
Jaclyn Iera
Program Manager, Office of Forensic Sciences
SAMHSA:
Jeanne Tuono
Assistant Regional Director (Region 3)
Published: July 25, 2023
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Question and Answer Webinar titled:
Unmasking the Crisis: Exploring Intentional Substance Use Disorder Overdoses Among the Hispanic/Latino Population
Understanding the Factors, Addressing the Crisis, and Promoting Resilience
About the Panelists
DR. CRISTINA RABADAN-DIEHL, PHARMD, PHD, MPH
After 25 years at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Rabadán-Diehl joined Westat in 2018. A multidisciplinary scientist with extensive experience in chronic non-communicable diseases and global health, Dr. Rabadán-Diehl serves as a scientific lead in several projects in addition to developing partnerships with domestic and international government and nongovernment stakeholders.
DR. FERNANDO J. GONZALEZ
Dr. Fernando J. Gonzalez has more than 37 years of experience managing public health programs and projects in the United States, México, U.S.-México Border, and Global South Countries. He currently serves as Manager for the EMS Opioid Rapid Response and Prevention Program, UTHealth Science Center San Antonio/Project Vida, El Paso, TX.
DR. J ROCKY ROMERO, PHD, LMSW
As the Owner and CEO of JR Romero & Associates, Dr. J. Rocky Romero has been a pioneer in the development, evaluation, and consultation of behavioral health programs for 22 years. A former Assistant Professor at the New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work in Albuquerque, NM, Dr. Romero has an extensive academic background in social work. In addition, he was a member of Governor Richardson's Higher Education Cultural Competency Taskforce.
Resources
Presentation Handouts: (Dr Gonzalez) and (Dr Rabadán Diehl)
Hispanic health in the USA: a scoping review of the literature | Public Health Reviews | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)
Putting Equitable Implementation Science Into Research and Practice (ssir.org)
Evidence-Based Practices Registry (nlbha.org)
Home | Suicide;StopIt NM (suicidestopitnm.com)
Bienvenido Program Engages Latinx Communities to Implement Better Mental Health Interventions (ssir.org)
Familia Adelante: A Substance Use Prevention and Stress Reduction Program for Latino Adolescents – NNEDShare
Published: July 13, 2023
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this webinar, prevention experts at Carnevale Associates, LLC, Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, explore the data and research on the intersection of substance use and suicide and cover identified evidence-based substance use prevention programs that address risk of suicide, and potential opportunities for collaborations that exist. Mr. Esrick discusses the research on substance use and the increased risk of suicide and summarizes the prevalence and trend data that capture the changes over time. Ms. Patton presents the evidence-based programs for addressing shared substance use and suicide risk. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
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PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (TTA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of TTA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to TTA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Emily Patton, MSc., Pg.Dip., is a Senior Research Associate with Carnevale Associates, LLC. She offers over ten years of expertise in data analysis, project management, and program evaluation. Under the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), she provides data analysis, programmatic support, and training and technical assistance (TTA) for multiple contracts that serve youth and families in the district with a particular focus on substance abuse and mental health. Ms. Patton also serves as a research associate with SAMHSA’s Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), wherein she provides expertise in substance use prevention, mental health, and program management. While serving on this project, she has researched and written numerous PTTC literature reviews on topics such as suicide prevention and opioid use, developed over a dozen different infographics, and co-authored several reports on substance use prevention topics. She has also co-presented on at least 45 webinars on topics ranging from substance use trends to knowledge translation. Emily holds a Master of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh.
Published: July 12, 2023
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Many people involved with the criminal justice system need social and behavioral services. These service needs often entail substance use disorder and overdose prevention and treatment. This product details why expanded services are necessary, the opportunities for prevention professionals to work with the criminal justice system, and how to begin planning for services. It also provides examples of evidence-based services.
Published: July 10, 2023
Print Media
This handout covers the emerging drug, Xylazine, and provides key concerns as well as suggested actions for prevention and treatment professionals.
*Handout was originally published April 27, 2023 and was revised June 5, 2023
Published: June 5, 2023
Toolkit
Published: April 20, 2023
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Stimulants and Polysubstance Use
Part 2: What Prevention Can Do
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip
March 30, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will discuss the status of evidence-based prevention services and programs for stimulant and polysubstance use. As part of this discussion, the webinar will review the similarities and differences between stimulant and opioid prevention and the current gaps in stimulant prevention research. The webinar will also discuss harm reduction strategies to address polysubstance use. Lastly, the webinar will provide recommendations for the future and a small group discussion opportunity for participants to share their own best practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Distinguish between the similarities and differences of stimulant and opioid prevention
Recognize the next steps for planning evidence-based interventions for preventing stimulant use
Explain the gaps in current stimulant and polysubstance use prevention research
Identify potential harm reduction strategies to address risks from polysubstance use
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing T/TA to numerous organizations. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Published: March 30, 2023
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Stimulants and Polysubstance Use
Part 1: What the Data Shows
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip
March 28, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide an overview of the current scope of stimulant and related polysubstance use in the United States and the states of the Central East region. It will include a review of use and overdose rates, as well as data on availability and accessibility of substances. The webinar will also discuss the differences between the current and prior waves of stimulant use. Finally, it will discuss what is known about the factors driving the current wave of use and data sources prevention professionals can use to obtain additional data.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain trends in stimulant and polysubstance use and consequences
Describe similarities and differences between current and past stimulant use
Identify the risk and protective factors for stimulant and polysubstance use
Name relevant data sources to learn more about stimulant and polysubstance use
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing T/TA to numerous organizations. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Published: March 28, 2023
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Our guests today are Kim Freese, Region-7 Administrator for SAMHSA and Catherine Satterwhite, Region-7 Health Administrator from the Office of Assistant Secretary of Health. In this episode we’re exploring Missouri's Overdose Prevention Planning Strategy.
As a reminder, SAMHSA is the funder of this project along with all other products of the Mid-America PTTC. Did you know that SAMHSA has an Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit, available free for download?
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Opioid-Overdose-Prevention-Toolkit/SMA18-4742
Learn more about opioid prevention on the HealtheKnowledge platform. They have 25 titles to choose from including two Spanish language courses, topics to assist Special Populations, and a whole lot more. It’s free to sign-up. Visit HealtheKnowledge.org
Published: January 5, 2023
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This FREE 2-part virtual learning series is designed to enhance education and training related to the pre and post migration risk factors that contribute to substance use disorders (SUD) among Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth and provides screening, intervention, and referral to treatment tools to non-clinical professionals working with this population. The series addresses research data related to SUD in Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth, introduces basic alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse (ATODA) training, focuses on the early identification and prevention of behavioral, and emotional problems, as well as identifying signs and symptoms of co-occurring mental health issues. The series also provides information on assessing early signs and symptoms of SUD and highlights the importance of basic parenting/caregiver supervision and monitoring for those caring for unaccompanied immigrant youth. Lastly, the presenters will discuss developmental and SUD related issues, and introduces a culturally adapted approach to delivering Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth. At the end of the 2-part virtual learning series, non-clinical professionals will have reviewed the dynamics of facilitating a culturally responsive SBIRT intervention in preventing, eliminating substance use, and supporting healthy adjustment and wellbeing in Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth.
Session 1: Early Identification of Pre and Post Migration Risk Factors of Substance Use Disorders in Hispanic/Latino Youth
Date: December 1st, 2022
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Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
Understand basic ATODA use and abuse data as it relates to the general population compared to Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth
Assess and identify pre and post migration trauma in early identification and co-occurring issues in relation to substance use in the Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth
Assess behavioral and emotional problems in early identification and prevention of substance use in Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth
Identify parenting related issues to promote positive parenting skills in the prevention of substance use in the Hispanic/Latino youth population
Session 2: A Migration Informed Context for Delivering Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Youth
Date: January 12th, 2023
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm MST / 2:00-3:30 pm EST (90 minutes)
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Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
List migration related experiences that impact development and coping with immigrant youth
Define cultural bereavement and its correlation with substance use
Describe components of, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, (SBIRT)
Identify opportunities for cultural adaptations with SBIRT with immigrant youth
Identify factors of a culturally responsive rapport and engagement for screening
List benefits of the person-centered approach using core skills of motivational interviewing in a brief intervention interaction
List cultural considerations for a referral to treatment and language conducive terminology
About the Presenters
Richard Cervantes, Ph.D.
Dr. Cervantes is Research Director of Behavioral Assessment, Inc. Dr. Cervantes was a Research Psychologist at the UCLA Spanish Speaking Mental Health Research Center and held a full-time faculty appointment in the USC School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and the Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Cervantes is Co-Investigator on the Duke University, NIH Supported “Ser Hispano” study on acculturation stress and biomarkers. He was also the Principal Investigator for the NIH funded study, “Development of the Hispanic Stress Inventory-2” and PI on the recently completed the NIH drug prevention study “Familia Adelante: A multi risk Prevention Program for Hispanic Youth”. Dr. Cervantes is also a leader in evaluation science with special expertise in cultural competency and cross-cultural instrument development. He is the lead evaluator for the SAMHSA Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs). He has published extensively in peer review journals, books, and special reports. He is on the editorial board for the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences and sits on a number of national, local and university based advisory boards. Dr. Cervantes received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University.
Diana Padilla, CLC, CARC, CASAC-T
Diana Padilla, RCR, CASAC-T, is Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Division of Substance Use Disorders, Columbia University Medical Center. Ms. Padilla provides intensive technical assistance in two organizational capacity-building initiatives; the implementation of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), and the integration of Equity and Inclusion strategies to improve service delivery and address behavioral health disparities for marginalized communities. Both projects are facilitated for the Northeast and Caribbean Technology Transfer Center (NeCATTC), HHS Region 2. Ms. Padilla also Chairs the National Committee on Behavioral Health Equity & Inclusion committee for the Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The working group focuses on disseminating the application of CLAS standards and other related topics and technical assistance initiatives to help organizations address disparities in behavioral health care. Ms. Padilla is also a Senior Trainer with more than 23 years of public health service, instructing behavioral health practitioners, prevention specialists and drug court professionals on addictions and recovery supporting best practices.
Published: December 7, 2022
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue:
Preventing Overdose: Challenges and Promising Approaches
International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31
Overdose Prevention Resources
Texas Prevention - A New Name and A New Focus
What's Happening Around the Region?
Register: Ditching the Discomfort with Data Series, Part 4, Analyzing Data
Products: Building a Youth Prevention System, A 3-part Webinar Series
Register: Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Training Summit, August 23-25
National Latino and Behavioral Health PTTC events
Register: National Latino Behavioral Health Conference, September 15-16
Register: Accelerating Training in Behavioral Health Equity: A Learning Series for Trainees
Published: August 18, 2022
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Webinar Description
Opioid overdoses have increased by 28% between April 2020-2021, with over 100,000 overdoses occurring annually. Appropriately, organizations are focused on comprehensive strategies in overdose prevention. But how do we respond to the emotional and psychological toll the overdose of a client or resident has on professional caregivers and other peers? What are the best ways to support both staff and clients?
This session reviewed some of the main issues that arise when residents in recovery environments experience and don’t survive a recurrence (suicide deaths). Content reviewed the behavioral, physical, and psychological responses to grief, self-care, and coping strategies. Discussion reviewed overdose prevention activities that reduce risk and promote healing for staff and other residents impacted by overdose loss.
The Presenter
Diana Padilla is a Research Project Manager at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a senior staff trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Transfer Technology Center Network (NeC-ATTC) and provides training and technical assistance on implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Equity & Inclusion capacity building opportunities.
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Published: August 8, 2022