Caleb Banta-Green

Drug use, public health, health services, epidemiology, & harm reduction researcher. Partner, parent, friend, & biker. Tweets my opinions, not others'.

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Read about Spokane's Community Drug Checking Program which we are collaborating on.

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

NEW: Caleb @BantaGreen (ADAI/@UWPsychiatry) talks to @SpokesmanReview about a statewide community drug-checking network helping people find out what's really in their drugs, as well as informing public health folks about the drug supply in our state: https://t.co/PGvZpFfTp7

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Please join me this Friday at Grand Rounds as I share the why and how of our Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research @adai_uw @UWPsychiatry @uwsph @WADeptHealth @WSMA_update @WA_Health_Care

[UW Psychiatry @UWPsychiatry]

2/26 Grand Rounds. Dr. Caleb Banta-Green @adai_uw will provide an overview of the new Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) housed within the Addictions, Drug and Alcohol Institute (ADAI). https://t.co/txY0e2N25n

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

🎶Looks like we maaade it!🎶Our first "Tweet of the Week" in the @UWPsychiatry newsletter! Woooo, congrats, us!

While you're celebrating our awesome achievement, don't forget to register for Dr. @BantaGreen's upcoming Grand Rounds! Info: https://t.co/IauXyIab00

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

ADAI/@UWPsychiatry's Caleb @BantaGreen is mentioned in this piece about Canada's Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics, similar to the "health engagement hubs" Dr. Banta-Green has advocated for in WA to provide low-barrier access to services for people who use drugs.

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Exciting new work we are happy to be partnering on #HarmReduction #DrugChecking @WADeptHealth @KCPubHealth @wa_health_care

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

#DrugChecking services - testing to see what chemicals are in a sample - help people who use drugs make better-informed decisions about their drug use & reduce risks to their health.
Learn more in our new ADAI Brief and companion webinar on Dec. 5th! https://t.co/cakk4QmZrp

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

@rayraywino is a kindred spirit when it comes to MedsFirst for opioid use disorder

[Ricky N. Bluthenthal @RNBluthenthal]

@rayraywino sharing the 4 principles of treatment fist

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

Great summary from @MLBaruchman about last weeks' expert panel on fentanyl in King County, featuring ADAI/@UWPsychiatry's Caleb @BantaGreen.

Learn more about fentanyl, overdose, and treatment options for opioid use disorder at https://t.co/Q84b9xTnrr and https://t.co/BgbvEHIOMv

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

See you there!

[Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center @HIPRC]

You do not want to miss @seattletimes live event TONIGHT, where a community panel of experts will delve into fentanyl and opioids research, treatment and potential solutions! @ADAI_UW’s Caleb @BantaGreen will be one of tonight’s speakers.

FREE Sign UP: https://t.co/ZaXAiILYo4

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

#Naloxone updates from our great colleagues, join us!

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

Got questions about #naloxone?

Get answers on October 24 from the ADAI CEDEER team & presenters from @WADeptHealth and @HealthNYGov!

Topics will include: new products, dosing guidelines, and the latest info on overdose response. Register: https://t.co/lCHFYDwPGL

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

Join ADAI/@UWPsychiatry's Mandy Owens & team TOMORROW to hear about their project bringing together diverse community members in 3 counties across Washington to develop strategies for improving interactions between police & people who use drugs. Register: https://t.co/0OEa1Eydeh

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

In my conversations with providers they say that when they began treating OUD with meds they realized it was one of the most impactful, life saving, and rewarding things they'd done in medicine. @uwmnewsroom @wa_he @wsma @seattlechildren

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Meds for opioid use disorder (OUD) are *the* evidence based intervention, including for youth. But families don't know it and most peds/adol/family docs don't offer meds. https://t.co/pYWNi7XEKG

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Info about #fentanyl use, #overdose, and potential #addiction for caregivers/parents @hiprc in multiple languages

[Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center @HIPRC]

If your child is using fentanyl, they could quickly develop an addiction. You play an important role in keeping them safe. Talk to them today about avoiding opioids like #fentanyl.

https://t.co/CtBLn4vzgq

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

@WaHCADirector @WaHealthSec

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

A thoughtful letter for WA State health cabinet secretaries and me thanking harm reduction, health care, & Tx service providers. We also offer opportunities for all community members to engage in concrete activities to help people using fentanyl & those addicted to fentanyl.

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

In this letter for #NationalOpioidAwarenessDay, ADAI/@UWPsychiatry's Dr. @BantaGreen & colleagues name 3 priorities for saving lives from overdose: 1) treatment medications (buprenorphine, e.g.), 2) naloxone access, & 3) building awareness/reducing stigma: https://t.co/gwe6eN2mWY

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Yes to #naloxone AND yes to #MedicationsForOpioidUseDisorder to address #Fentanyl #Overdose @CNN

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

2023 is on track to be a devastating year for overdose deaths. “Naloxone is necessary but completely inadequate,” says ADAI/@UWPsychiatry’s Caleb @BantaGreen. Meds like buprenorphine & methadone are key to reducing deaths & supporting long-term recovery. https://t.co/KD4kQmqlHK

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

This letter from Poison Center directors of Oregon and Washington provides a clear summary of "what does this mean to me" for the findings that residue of drugs were found on some buses and trains. @MRYUKWA @ORpoisoncenter

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

How #HarmReduction services work is beautifully described by Joe Tinsley with @KCPubHealth in this piece by @KateWaltersKUOW for @KUOW

[UW Medicine Newsroom @uwmnewsroom]

Caleb Banta-Green (@BantaGreen) strongly advocates for expanding harm-reduction service centers and giving them the supplies they need to engage with people struggling with addiction to #fentanyl and other opioids. https://t.co/4t7X5JsCDZ @adai_uw @UWPsychiatry

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Our #CEDEER team is honored to be a trusted source sharing evidence based info during the ongoing interest in many drug related issues. https://t.co/7vZMBvoiCW

[ADAI UW @adai_uw]

ADAI/@UWPsychiatry staff and faculty have been in the news a lot lately. Check out this round-up of the latest articles and podcasts about fentanyl, meth, xylazine, health hubs, and more! https://t.co/I2WKRECPD1

[Caleb Banta-Green @BantaGreen]

Good information about the limited amount of #xylazine in WA State to date, even as we remain vigilant and work to address #fentanyl @adai_uw #NASEN #TacomaNeedleExchange