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[Juneau Empire @JuneauEmpire]

Opiates are increasing their hold on Alaskans, so Rainforest Recovery Center has added a new approach to treatment.
https://t.co/PqoFVpdKa7

[KTOO @KTOOpubmedia]

House passes bill intended to curb opioid overdose deaths https://t.co/rdhOmID6lp @kitchenman #akleg

[Kate Burkhart @AKkateburkhart]

Community law enforcement: #opioid use, related crime is "rampant" in the region; heroin comes through mail, cargo from Outside.

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

Medication assisted treatment #MAT is an evidence-based model used to treat a chronic health condition. Just like insulin for diabetes. https://t.co/CGXA901cZp

[STAT @statnews]

3️⃣ Can we fight fire with fire when it comes to the opioid crisis? https://t.co/h5mD5WjMKj

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

Still time left to pass HB 159 and SB 79, bills to help address AK's #OpioidEpidemic, this session. #akleg

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

AOPTF recommends #harmreduction strategies like syringe exchange programs to reduce spread of disease & promote treatment readiness. https://t.co/Fhsr5Pe1hT

[Network for Public Health Law @networkforphl]

Heroin Epidemic Is Driving A Spike In Hepatitis C Cases, CDC Says. https://t.co/Kq7xzexqLK

[ASTHO @ASTHO]

As #fentanyl spreads, states step up responses: https://t.co/FjHZYBpoR3

[ASTHO @ASTHO]

Check out @CDCgov new microsite - easy tool for state and local health depts to get info on overdose prevention: https://t.co/KgMNF8hFgj

[POLITICO @politico]

Trump budget would effectively kill drug control office https://t.co/lJRBmZsrOo

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

David Dickinson @samhsagov: priorities for response to #opioidepidemic include research, data, access to tx. #AnnualSchool

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

David Dickinson @samhsagov: federal efforts expand access to #opioid use disorder #treatment. #AnnualSchool #treatmentworks #recovery

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

David Dickinson @samhsagov: #CARA, @vivek_murthy 2016 Facing Addiction report, #21stCenturyCures are "trifecta" of #opioid response.

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

David Dickinson @samhsagov: rx #opioid misuse health, social costs US $55 billion annually. #AnnualSchool #TurnTheTideRx

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

David Dickinson from @samhsagov at #AnnualSchool on Addictions this morning talking about #publichealth response to #opioidepidemic.

[Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk]

We've taken serious steps to address our #opioidepidemic. @Alaska_DHSS has resources & other info here: https://t.co/UJTLTBQbND #SaferAlaska

[ASTHO @ASTHO]

On 5/9, ASTHO and @DC_AMCHP will host a webinar on strategies to address the #opioid epidemic in #MCH populations: https://t.co/gTXUroPLKb

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

That's #harmreduction right there. https://t.co/JBv71Q3FRv

[Network for Public Health Law @networkforphl]

Las Vegas, Nevada will soon offer a #needleexchange program through vending machines. https://t.co/H3V68HvRMs

[Kate Burkhart @AKkateburkhart]

Dr. Wm Miller: Relapse" is moralistic response to chronic disease of #addiction. I agree! #recoveryispersonal #peoplenotproblems

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

House Finance Comte is hearing #opioid bill HB 159 this afternoon. This bill includes strategies recommended by AK Opioid Policy Task Force. https://t.co/rCQ476xxvR

[AOPTF @AKOpioidPolicy]

Communities statewide help reduce access to #opioids by hosting #drugtakeback events. This Saturday. #TurnTheTideRX https://t.co/jhwbvg22YL

[Bristol Bay Native Corporation @BristolBayToday]

4/29 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Bring unused meds for disposal between 10-2. Locations here: https://t.co/WqQg31P7Bo