University at Buffalo Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions, a national leader in the study of substance use and abuse, addiction and treatment.
Fulbright Enrichment Seminar addressing the opioid crisis is underway. Thank you @JacobsforSenate , Erie COunty Health Commissioner Gale Burstein and @UB_RIA Director Ken Leonard for starting us off
Happening now, until 4pm, Student Research in Addiction Sciences Open House poster presentations @UB_RIA Come on down and check out research students' work
Congratulations to Dr. Gary Giovino, professor of community health and health behavior and associate dean for faculty affairs in the School of Public Health and Health Professions, named SUNY Distinguished Professor, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system.
Yesterday it was revealed for the 2nd year in a row deaths from an opioid overdose declined in Erie County. In fact for the first time since 2014 less than 200 people died from an opioid OD. Every death is one death too many, but at least the trend is heading downward.
Do you suffer from an opioid addiction? If so please know opioid addiction is treatable, and medication is actually available. Call our 24 Hour @ECDOH Addiction Helpline at 716-831-7007 to talk to a trained counselor. Call today and start down your road to recovery!
UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will co-host “Taking Action Together: A Community Conversation on Opioids” on Feb. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. #opioids#UBuffalo
CTSI Translational Spotlight: Erie Niagara AHEC and UB CTSI to co-host community event, Call for Applications, new events, and more! @UBuffalo- https://t.co/tQamVLQQK4
If you know someone who's struggling with addiction, it may be hard to figure out how to help. Use these five steps from the @Surgeon_General as a guide, and share with those in need. https://t.co/VUVRR0ysGB #OpioidAwareness
Open Research Office: NIH Guidelines for Publishing Wednesday, February 20th @ noon Clinical and Translational Research Center Room 5002 (5th floor)- @UBuffalo https://t.co/A0lf86BElz
The #opioidepidemic 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/hx3WrKMTiy
“Why might some people with alcohol use disorders be likely to have further problems with opiates?” A study at the @UB_RIA seeks to answer that question. In our partner facilities, answers to questions like these help inform decisions and save lives! https://t.co/Xc4lqh0Dmx
Dr. Gale Burstein & @markpoloncarz will be joining us January 8 to discuss the opioid epidemic in WNY.
Attendees will get:
• An overview of the opioid epidemic
• Ways employers can combat the epidemic
Register here: https://t.co/F9M21e4hUU
$4 million from NIH will help CRIA scientists study effects of prenatal alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use. #UBuffalo
Learn more: https://t.co/7TnqMBPVkA