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A project of the Westmoreland County (PA) Drug Overdose Task Force. We urge you to GET INformed, INvolved and INvested. RT's are not endorsements.

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SBIRT Education by NORC@NORCSBIRT7 Jan 2020
Gain access to free materials & resources available to support health professional training on brief interventions for adolescents through a free #webinar by @NORCSBIRT & @hiltonfound on 2/19/20. More: sbirt.webs.com/brief-interve… #SBIRT #adolescents #substanceuse #briefintervention
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Do you know how to use naloxone to reverse #opioid overdose? If you're going to #PAFarmShow, stop by the DOH booth (booth 737) on Wednesday, January 8 to get FREE naloxone + learn how to use it to save a life! #PAFS2020
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90.5 WESA@905wesa24 Dec 2019
Licensing boards today can automatically deny certification to those with criminal records. But last week the state House voted 193 to 4 to change that policy, in a bill similar to one the Senate passed in November. wesa.fm/post/pa-house-joins-…
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@HIVGov23 Dec 2019
The #ReadySetPrEP program brings us 1 step closer to ending the #HIV epidemic in the U.S. See if you qualify for PrEP medication at no cost: GetYourPrEP.com
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PA Stop@PAStop_Campaign18 Dec 2019
This graphic from @PADrugAlcohol offers some helpful advice for how parents can prepare for their child to return home from treatment and make a smooth transition into aftercare and recovery.
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SBIRT Education by NORC@NORCSBIRT11 Dec 2019
Gets lots of sample dialogues & evidence-based strategies that encourage adolescents to increase their own internal motivation to change their substance use thru a free #webinar. Register: sbirt.webs.com/brief-interve… #SBIRT #adolescents #teens #substanceuse #briefintervention
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Battling Opioids@BattlingOpioids3 Dec 2019
'First shot is free': Hundreds incarcerated in Michigan offered opioid blocker shots ift.tt/2DCMyME ift.tt/2DCMyME
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@JeromeAdamsMD19 Nov 2019
Are more people quitting nicotine addiction w/ alternative tobacco products or starting? AHA News: Millions Who Never Smoked Cigarettes Are Using Other Tobacco Products | Health News | US News usnews.com/news/health-news/…

AHA News: Millions Who Never Smoked Cigarettes Are Using Other Tobacco Products

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Denise Mariano@Denise__Mariano15 Nov 2019
Sometimes recovery looks like mutual-aid (like AA or NA), sometimes it looks like yoga & meditation, other times it looks like medication, or harm reduction. The #recoverymovement is for everyone, from all pathways and all walks of life. We should embrace inclusivity! @RDashford
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.@GovernorTomWolf announced today that his administration is awarding $3.4 million in @samhsagov grants to support services for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder. on.pa.gov/33s3Qrk
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Absolutely! Be prepared. #GetNaloxone. Save a life. Learn more: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/prior… #WednesdayWisdom
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose

U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose

Learn about the Surgeon General's public health advisory urging us to carry naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

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@CDCDirector6 Nov 2019
HCPs: @CDCgov recommends offering #naloxone to patients at risk for #opioid overdose. These patients and their loved ones should also be educated on naloxone, its use, and where to get it. Learn more: wb.md/331K0D4
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Battling Opioids@BattlingOpioids6 Nov 2019
⚠️ WARNING: There has been an abnormally high number of overdoses involving various substances over the past few days in Dauphin County. We urge anyone struggling with a substance use disorder to get help by calling 1-800-622-4357. nitter.gq/PAHealthDept/status/11…
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@PAHealthDept6 Nov 2019
PA's Opioid Command Center is warning of an increase in overdoses in Dauphin County. Since the evening of November 2, there have been 24 suspected drug-related overdoses involving various forms of substance use. Read more: bit.ly/36ADKUR
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Pitt Public Health@PittPubHealth3 Nov 2019
.@SecretaryLevine, @PAHealthDept, used her platform at #APHA2019’s opening session to discuss the #opioidepidemic in Pennsylvania and advocate for syringe services.
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New from The Opioid Files: West Virginia is a case study in how legal battles against drug companies don’t always balance the scales @debbiecenziper wapo.st/2OWUcs7
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If your agency would like to partner with PA LEAD + help people seeking treatment for addiction, or if you would like more information about the program, contact the Office of Attorney General at 570-826-2483 or email [email protected].
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TribLive.com@TribLIVE29 Oct 2019
A Greensburg physician pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to unlawfully dispensing buprenorphine, also known as Suboxone or Subutex. bit.ly/2Nk69pz
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@USATODAY23 Oct 2019
"As a country, I hope we don't miss this opportunity to establish a sustainable, long-term recovery support system that can help people for decades,” said Angela Mallette, a woman who battled opioid addiction. usatoday.com/videos/news/hea…
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USA TODAY Money@USATODAYmoney17 Oct 2019
Vaping giant Juul Labs said Thursday it will suspend all U.S. sales of its non-tobacco, non-methol flavored e-cigarettes. rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/6078…
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STEP UP Westmoreland@stepupwest8 Oct 2019
We are excited to host SLAM THE STIGMA student symposium tomorrow at the WIU. OVER 150 PEOPLE REGISTERED from Westmoreland County Schools! Students will lead discussions, share successes and offer support to eachother to SLAM the Stigma around mental health!
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Recovery Month@RecoveryMonth13 Sep 2019
Dont feel ashamed to ask for help. If you're ready to start or continue your #recovery journey, explore @SAMHSAgov's resources. #RecoveryMonth #RisforRecovery

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