Follow Up: SNOAC 2024 Q2 General Meeting

Written By Katarina Pulver

Good Afternoon Everyone,

 

Thank you for another wonderful and robust meeting last week! As a reminder, our next SNOAC meeting will be Thursday, July 25th from 10a to 12p. As with previous meetings, this meeting will be hybrid and you can attend in-person at Roseman University (1 Breakthrough Way Las Vegas, NV 89135) or virtually via Webex. Below, you will find community updates and materials from our previous meeting:

Meeting Follow Up

National Updates

  • CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): Comparison of Administration of 8-Milligram and 4-Milligram Intranasal Naloxone by Law Enforcement During Response to Suspected Opioid Overdose

    • Findings: No significant differences were observed in survival, mean number of naloxone doses administered, prevalence of most postnaloxone signs and symptoms, postnaloxone anger or combativeness, or hospital transport refusal among 4-mg and 8-mg intranasal naloxone recipients; however, persons who received the 8-mg intranasal naloxone product had 2.51 times the risk for opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms, including vomiting, than did those who received the 4-mg intranasal naloxone product (95% CI = 1.51–4.18). This initial study suggests no benefits to law enforcement administration of higher-dose naloxone were identified; more research is needed to guide public health agencies in considering whether 8-mg intranasal naloxone confers additional benefits for community organizations.

    • Link to read full study: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7305a4.htm

  • Study in Pre-Print: Beyond Fentanyl Test Strips: Investigating Other Urine Drug Test Strips for Drug Checking Applications

    • A study in pre-print found that urine immunoassay test strips used for drug checking applications were “only minimally affected by prolonged storage at elevated temperatures” and the test strips showed “little to no change in sensitivity... even though the tests were multiple years expired.”

    • Read more here: https://chemrxiv.org/engage/chemrxiv/article-details/660720459138d23161b43dfd

  • SAMHSA Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit

    • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit. The primary purpose of the Toolkit is to educate a broad audience on overdose causes, risks, and signs, as well as the steps to take when witnessing and responding to an overdose. It provides clear, accessible information on opioid overdose reversal medications (OORM), such as naloxone.

    • Read more here: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/overdose-prevention-response-kit-pep23-03-00-001.pdf

Community Updates

Community Updates

  • Local

    • Harm Reduction 101: The Basics of Harm Reduction

      • When: Tuesday, May 21st from 8am to 12p

      • Where: Virtual via Webex

      • Cost: Free

      • About: This interactive adult training provides participants with an in-depth overview of harm reduction concepts. This workshop provides a foundation in the philosophy, principles, and practices of harm reduction in the context of the United States. Participants will learn more tools to understand the different types and levels of harm. Our goal is that through guided discussion and activities, participants will develop practical skills and increased knowledge to use in their work with people who currently are or formerly have used drugs, with an emphasis on injection drug use.

      • Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z6xjtwb/lp/851cbb8a-cfaf-4fc7-a2f1-22d21e15cec9

    • SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

      • When: June 11th-14th from 8:30a to 4:30p daily

      • Where: UNR Cooperative Extension (8050 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89123)

      • Cost: Free

      • About: Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, this foundational training helps practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven programs and practices that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness.

      • Learn more and register at https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/vegas/spf?Itemid=762

    • Harm Reduction 201: Understanding Drug Related Stigma

      • When: Tuesday, June 25th from 8a-12p

      • Where: Virtual via Webex

      • Cost: Free

      • About: This training takes a critical look at the history of the substance misuse movement and its impact on recovery and health equity in our community. This workshop will introduce the concepts of social inequalities faced by people who use drugs, the stigma they experience, and how this impacts their ability to access services.

      • Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6fxdx5p/lp/cebc16bb-de3b-4ef9-a039-e0a201010bf8

  • National

    • 2024 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. Conference: “Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication”

      • When: May 18-22 varying start and end times each day

      • Where: Planet Hollywood (3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109)

      • Cost: $675 (Price increases Jan 31)

      • About: The workshop lineup will include state of the art information on diverse areas of focus such as patient care and best practices, building community partnerships and collaborations, public policy and regulatory changes, workforce development, quality assurance, and financial reimbursement. There will be workshops that focus on emerging treatment trends and developments such as the fentanyl epidemic, mobile opioid treatment programs, regulatory changes, expansion of treatment services in rural areas, integrating treatment with the corrections systems, and integrating harm reduction initiatives.

      • Learn more: https://aatod.eventscribe.net/

    • Montana Summer Institute

      • When: July 16-19

      • Where: Big Sky Montana or Virtually

      • Cost: In-person registration- $995; Virtual registration: $525

      • About: Reshape the way you approach community health and well-being at the 2024 Montana Summer Institute. Join us onsite or online and learn how to foster hope, cultivate health, and strengthen connections to build healthier, safer, and more positive communities for all.

      • Learn More: https://www.montanainstitute.com/msi

    • NACCHO 360 “Heard It Through the Grapevine: Public Health Partnerships, Collaboration, and Innovation”

      • When: July 23-26

      • Where: Detroit, Michigan

      • Cost: $325 to $1025 (Visit the site for more details)

      • About: In 2024, the public health community will gather in Detroit, Michigan, July 23-26, to explore our conference theme, "Heard it Through the Grapevine: Public Health Partnerships, Collaboration, and Innovation.” Attendees, both on-site at the Huntington Place Convention Center and watching via livestream, will learn how to adopt effective practices, engage with federal and state partners, and gain insights from public health experts.

      • Learn more and register here: https://www.naccho360.org/home

If you have any questions, wish to update your SNOAC membership, or have important community events or resources related to substance use, overdose or recovery, please don’t hesitate to reach out

Katarina Pulver
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