June 2019 Newsletter
Upcoming Event:
Improving the Care of Mothers, Infants and Families Impacted by Perinatal Opioid Use: A Massachusetts Statewide Initiative: Register now for
https://www.neoqicma.org/spring-summit-2019
Upcoming Event:
MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services: Newly released Q1 May 2019 Data
Click the image below for a closer look at county data, or follow the link to look at additional data subsets.
https://www.mass.gov/lists/current-opioid-statistics
WBUR: New Concerns Emerge In State Overdose Data: Women, Coke, Meth And Death Clusters
Martha Bebinger – May 15, 2019
https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2019/05/15/women-meth-cocaine-opioid-overdose-deaths-data
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Opioid Addiction Drug Going Mostly To Whites, Even As Black Death Rate Rises
May 8, 2019
White drug users addicted to heroin, fentanyl and other opioids have had near exclusive access to buprenorphine, a drug that curbs the craving for opioids and reduces the chance of a fatal overdose. That’s according to a study out Wednesday from the University of Michigan. It appears in JAMA Psychiatry.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/08/721447601/addiction-medicine-mostly-prescribed-to-whites-even-as-opioid-deaths-rose-in-bla
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Next meeting: Wed. June 5th, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Addiction used to be someone else’s problem. Doctors graduating today are eager to take it on
Felice J. Freyer, Globe Staff – May 21, 2019
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/05/21/addiction-used-someone-else-problem-doctors-graduating-today-are-eager-take/d0m2K7Kuj8amvuvN41dS0L/story.html?fbclid=IwAR1jB6zzEZT9IWvbYcp71nJsYxysIgIjuR5TLN6hlP77xPezzXM9TzZ3aBY
ACMT and AACT Position Statement: Preventing Occupational Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analog Exposure to Emergency Responders
https://www.acmt.net/_Library/Positions/Fentanyl_PPE_Emergency_Responders_.pdf
“According to the American College of Medical Toxicology, the risk of exposure is extremely low and an overdose or respiratory depression from transdermal or airborne exposure to illegally manufactured fentanyl is highly unlikely. Responders exhibiting symptoms such as dizziness, rapid heart rate, sweating, and fainting after exposure are not experiencing symptoms consistent with a fentanyl overdose.”
New from the CDC:
Summary of Information on The Safety and Effectiveness of Syringe Services Programs (SSPs)
https://www.cdc.gov/ssp/docs/SSP-Summary.pdf
Easier Access to Naloxone Linked to Fewer Opioid Deaths
Dr. Francis Collins – May 14, 2019
https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2019/05/14/study-finds-easier-access-to-naloxone-cuts-opioid-deaths/
Research on Reddit identifies opioid addiction self-treatment risks
Georgia Institute of Technology – May 2, 2019
Using advanced machine-learning techniques, Georgia Tech researchers have examined nearly 1.5 million Reddit posts to identify risks associated with several of the most common alternative – and unproven – “treatments” for opioid addiction.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/giot-ror050219.php?fbclid=IwAR1DKJb6p87nTQ8P_Sqy8BmJrdTLEJdeJwrLa_7g0sEjb-CNLL7fk2AcSkI
Looking for information on meal sites in Pittsfield?
Berkshire Health Systems has provided a list, as well as contact information and tips on positive lifestyle changes.
Download one in English or in Spanish!
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Upcoming Training
Click here for more information & registration:
http://www.cvent.com/events/introduction-to-trauma-informed-treatment-with-adolescents-603-/event-summary-984aabb490ac4644bd35fb82f42a99ee.aspx?i=36c4567f-d4c0-4db7-a937-de429b304c65
Berkshire cities join effort to dramatically cut opioid overdose deaths
The goal: Cut opioid deaths by 40 percent.
The project, fueled by an $89 million federal grant, will be led over the next four years by researchers at Boston Medical Center with dozens of grassroots partners in 16 state communities.
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Highlights – ASAM Training with Dr. David Mee-Lee ASAM Criteria determines Level of Care
Click here for a PDF of the highlights.