Drew Rothermel

[ASAM @ASAMorg]

Here are some do's and don'ts for responding to an opioid overdose from our Opioid Addiction Treatment Guide, available online here: https://t.co/Mrt2VZBYs9. #MondayMotivation #RecoveryIsPossible

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

#Overdose deaths in Philadelphia decreased by 17% during January-March of this year, compared to the same period last year. While this is a good sign, it’s difficult to predict whether the rates will continue to decline. #OpioidEpidemic https://t.co/8tAY2QYwJv

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Before taking #opioid medications discuss pain treatment options with your doctor, including options that do not involve prescription opioids: https://t.co/CUMufSCGNq

[Veterans Health @VeteransHealth]

Some #Veterans try to cope with #PTSD through self medication with drugs and alcohol and can lead to substance abuse disorders. https://t.co/wACibLM3Wf

[PennLive.com @PennLive]

Feds direct grant money to Pa. to fight opioid crisis https://t.co/3K4lzRSbbp

[NIDAnews @NIDAnews]

Pregnant women in Appalachia face barriers to opioid treatment: https://t.co/JjW4J6aCyi #NIDAscience

[ASAM @ASAMorg]

Is addiction a disease? Yes.
Are evidence-based treatments available? Yes.
Is recovery possible? Yes.
#EndTheStigma #WednesdayWisdom

[NIDAnews @NIDAnews]

Check out our new interactive infographic for help with safe disposal of unused #prescription medicines: https://t.co/quZl2ffpEd #NIDAteens

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Carfentanil is the most potent #fentanyl analog detected in the US. Learn more about its recent role in #overdose deaths in 10 states: https://t.co/UHJRXavxFf

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The CDC director’s deeply personal connection to the opioid epidemic: “I almost lost one of my children from it” https://t.co/QAzk4yych5

[HHS @HHSGov]

In addition to the alarming rise in overdoses and deaths, the #OpioidCrisis has also seen a growing number of injection-related infectious diseases. Check out our latest blog: https://t.co/iUvSS4l9gT

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

The #opioid epidemic is a public health problem we continue to face.
This fact sheet provides guidance for choosing quality, effective #treatment services for #substance use disorders: https://t.co/9BpdqB3Iwt

[Recovery Month @RecoveryMonth]

We must stop the #opioid epidemic. @SAMHSAgov's updated "Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit" offers #prevention strategies & support for people in #recovery & their family members. https://t.co/cEOuo9Kaai

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

Check out Bethany Kassar, Rosemarie Sullivan, and myself in today's Business Briefs section of the @PhillyInquirer.

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

Simon Pegg starred in hit comedies and big-budget action flicks. But he used his acting skills around the clock to cover up his alcohol #addiction. Now he opens up about his struggle, sharing his #recovery story to reduce the stigma of getting help. https://t.co/PlvVMy2FYX

[HHS @HHSGov]

What if recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders was something we proudly shared with the world? Check out the new #RecoveryMonth PSAs. https://t.co/kG4ePKDBHv https://t.co/MdGQ6elAqj

[NEJM @NEJM]

If treatment for opioid use disorder were moved to mainstream health care, more patients might recover. Buprenorphine currently presents the greatest opportunity for expanding treatment into the general medical system. #OpioidEpidemic

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

When #addiction professionals work in tandem with the criminal justice system, it can help more people receive the treatment they need—and reduce #opioid overdose deaths. Read more from @RhituC and @NPR. https://t.co/hNYOCDnLME

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from a #substanceabuse disorder. Many people who need treatment aren’t getting it. Here’s why sharing your personal #recovery experience can help break down the stigma. https://t.co/jVXHAF8uPh

[Drew Rothermel @DrewRothermel]

Our team of experts continues to grow. Today, Rebecca Lerman joins @LiberationWay as our Marketing Director. She brings years of experience in #AddictionTreatment marketing and will work to spread the word about Liberation Way's unique and credentialed programs.