ASU SIRC Opioid Initiatives

The ASU Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center Opioid Initiatives

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With Narcan available OTC, now is the time to get trained in the recognition and response of an opioid overdose. Our friends @SPW_AZ provide FREE public trainings. Do not wait to register, spaces fill up fast! To view their list of trainings visit: https://t.co/jkLQ6We4vk

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Exciting news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. #harmreduction #recovery #opioids #narcan #narcansaveslives

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PROVIDER ALERT from SAMHSA: A harmful substance called Xylazine is showing up in combination with opioids like fentanyl. It can cause painful lesions, necrosis, & limb loss. People who use drugs may be exposed without knowing.
#harmreductionworks #Xylazine #recovery #opioids

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Big news! We have joined forces with @AZRHArecovery to bring you the Arizona Recovery Home Academy! Check out our LinkTree to access the first two self-paced modules for free. Link in the Bio. #Recovery #Soberliving #Opioids #Arizona #ArizonaRecoveryHousing

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With support of @AHCCCSgov & @samhsagov, we are launching our Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Course & Toolkit. This 101-level course is for anyone working with those with opioid use disorder. To get access, contact Dr. Natasha Mendoza at [email protected].

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We are now recruiting ASU State Opioid Response Medical Advisory Board Members. If you are interested, please reach out to Dr. Tasha Mendoza at [email protected] or [email protected]. #Arizona #Recovery #MOUD

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Arizona requires most recovery homes to get licensed. Check out our downloadable licensing flowchart to learn how. Link here and in our bio. https://t.co/1pG083dGd7
#SoberLiving #Recovery #RecoveryHome #Arizona #AZDHS

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Check out our factsheet on Methadone. Full Factsheet is on our LinkTree (Link in our bio). #MOUD #MAT #HarmReduction #Recovery #Opioids

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Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder has been expanded! Providers will no longer need special waivers to treat patients with medications. Check out https://t.co/1pG083dGd7 for more information.

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New Publication Alert! Check out this article from our very own, Dr. Tasha Mendoza and colleagues.

[Katie Hobbs @katiehobbs]

Tomorrow morning I will be sworn in as the 24th Governor of Arizona, and our state had a shining message this evening.

2023 is off to a beautiful start.

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Meet Dr. Stephanie Lechuga-Pena, she is conducting research on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is her why?"

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Meet Trey Jenkins, he manages the social media on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is his why."

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Meet Isaac Akapnitis, they are a curriculum developer on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is their why."

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Meet Jeremiah Kaplan, he is a curriculum developer on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is his why."

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Meet Jennifer Martinez Sanchez, she is a researcher on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is her why."

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Meet Nika Hernandez, she is the Project Coordinator on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded through the AZ State Opioid Response. Check out the image to learn, "what is her why."

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Meet Dr. Tasha Mendoza. She is the Principal Investigator on SIRC's Opioid Initiatives, funded by the AZ State Opioid Response. Her work is focused on substance use, co-occurring disorders, and connecting service systems. Check out the image to learn, "what is her why."

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Each day this week, one of our team members share their why. Whether you are a provider, person in recovery, actively using, or have a loved one in recovery or actively using, we invite you to engage with us and tell us why recovery matters to you. #RecoveryMatters

[ASU SIRC Opioid Initiatives @ASU_SIRC_Opioid]

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the Recovery Home Academy; a tool to educate owners, managers and peer staff on best practices in the recovery home environment.
@AHCCCSgov @samhsagov @narr_online @AZRHArecovery cc:@ASU_SIRC @ASUSocialWork
https://t.co/3oZ6hwjBMB