Connecting the DOTS

Connecting the DOTS (Drug Overdose Trust and Safety) between overdose prevention and response initiatives across Missouri.

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DOTS project's overall goal is to reduce the incidence of fatal opioid overdose through increased training and naloxone distribution for the first responders.

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Have you heard of the Good Samaritan Law? It was passed in Missouri in 2017. Learn more by watching this Good Sam PSA https://t.co/RmTb5TSBOg via @YouTube

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The case against Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, have just been settled and they agree to plead guilty over the opioid crisis. Check out this article to read more about it : https://t.co/znmE4nH9ts

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"Building Bridges: Fostering Interagency Collaboration to Combat the Opioid Overdose Crisis with Community Planning Meetings" by Saad T. Siddiqui, MPH, from Missouri Institute of Mental Health

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#AHSR2020

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If you are in St. Louis on Saturday stop by the Prepare STL event taking place from 9:30-12:30 at the Sav-A-Lot, 8960 Riverview Blvd. Be Prepared with a free mask giveaway, COVID testing, and more. https://t.co/NdfTAssCAP

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Spike in drug overdose deaths of African Americans in St. Louis and St. Louis County causes alarm https://t.co/2N5L5CNH4H by @JesseBogan

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Here is the full recording of “Racial Inequities in Opioid-Involved Deaths in St. Louis”: #racialinjustice #opioidcrisis #RacialEquity
https://t.co/INtIn0BOQ6

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Web-based discussion about the #racialdisparities evident in the latest 2019 opiod-involved death statistics for the St. Louis area #stl #stlouis #missouri #opioidcrisis #opioid

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Webinar announcement: Regional dialogue about racial inequities in overdose presented by Kanika A. Turner, MD, MPH
Date: Friday, June 19th
Time: 1-2:30pm
#racialinequality #racialinjustice #opiodcrisis #racialequity #data #Statistics https://t.co/8KksQPvhFJ

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Using Person-First Language in regards to addiction means you would say a “person with a substance use disorder,” rather saying stigmatizing terms like “addict" or "junkie"

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What is the deal with #PersonFirstLanguage?

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To acknowledge people as people first, before any other words are used, rather than referring to them in terms of a diagnosis or condition.

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We all must do our part to create, promote, and sustain equitable health opportunities for Black people https://t.co/3kGHWuFEqM h/t @BrennaLohmann13 for sharing this resource guide with us.

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In Missouri in 2018, Black men had an overdose rate nearly three times higher than White men. Check the #data https://t.co/LAZujAmFdI
#opioidcrisis #opioid

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Members of the Black community have historically had unequal access to health resources.

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Our outreach coordinator @mslizconnors met with @KMZU to discuss the DOTS program. Click here for the full article https://t.co/uzNOdmWjuE

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For more information about #naloxone, check out
https://t.co/szVRs1qEoh

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Another way EMS saves lives is through the Leave-Behind Naloxone Program. EMS distributes free naloxone kits to families after an overdose revival. This has shown to save lives and reduce drug use. #NationalEMSWeek #EMSWeek #EMSWeek2020

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For Save-A-Life Day, we want to recognize the #EMS that are at the frontlines of addressing the opioid crisis every day. EMS saves countless lives through the administration of naloxone. #NationalEMSWeek #EMSWeek #FirstResponders #EMSWeek2020

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Each day of #NationalEMSWeek has a theme. Today is Save-A-Life Day.