Overdose Awareness Day
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...
Virtual Narcan Training
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...
Addressing an Epidemic
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...