by Amy U | Aug 14, 2023 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
This year, there has been a significant rise in overdose cases related to the dangerous combination of fentanyl and xylazine.
by racsb | Dec 17, 2021 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
by Michelle Wagaman, Prevention Services Coordinator Include RACSB Training in your New Year Resolutions Perhaps you’re like me and look at the new calendar year as an opportunity for renewal and growth. Sometimes I pick a word or intention to serve as a guide or...
by racsb | Aug 24, 2020 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Since 2007, drug overdoses have claimed the lives of 11,863 Virginians. To support the survivors, honor those who died, and prevent future loss of life, a trio of local groups will mark International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2020. Increasing Awareness...
by racsb | Jun 23, 2020 | About, General, Home, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
During this time of COVID-19 where physical distancing is encouraged, family, friends, and community members could be the difference in life and death for someone struggling with opioid addiction. When an opioid overdose happens, the quicker the response time the...
by racsb | Mar 4, 2020 | About, General, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Epidemic Information for Behavioral Health Providers Studies show a strong connection between mental health and opioid use disorder. Because of this, many behavioral health professionals find themselves on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic—even if they do not...