Substance Abuse/Drugs

    Webinar - Reducing the Risk of Opioid Overdose - MAT Reentry Programs

    Individuals exiting prisons and jails have an increased likelihood of opioid overdose. Some corrections systems have chosen to address this risk through the use of reentry programs that incorporate medication-assisted treatment (MAT). While a range of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program site-based projects are tackling the opioid epidemic by focusing on the front end of the criminal justice system (for example, through the roles of first responders), several teams are focusing on improving jail- and prison-related strategies.

    Attend a Webinar on the Basics of Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse

    August 08, 2018

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “Heroin & Opioids: A to Z” on Thursday, August 9 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will review the basics of prescription opioid and heroin abuse, which has contributed to the nationwide opioid overdose epidemic. During the webinar, participants will learn about the physical effects of prescription opioid and heroin abuse, as well as implications for treatment and criminal justice supervision.

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    Webinar - Heroin & Opioids: A to Z

    According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Heroin is the most rapidly acting of opiates and has become an epidemic across the country. The discussion will address prescription opioids and heroin. This class will provide basic knowledge of its abuse, the effects on the body, and implications for treatment and criminal justice supervision. In short, the CDC stated that opioid epidemic was already the deadliest in American history in 2015.

    Webinar - Fire/EMS as Partners in Early Diversion Strategies

    Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an essential partner in front-end responses to people with behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use crises. This webinar will focus on the ways that Fire/EMS can be partners with behavioral health providers and other first responders on early diversion initiatives.

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    The U.S. Department of Justice Announces the Formation of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge

    July 19, 2018

    This month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (S.O.S), a new program designed to reduce the supply of deadly synthetic drugs in high-impact areas, as well as identify wholesale distribution networks and international and domestic suppliers.

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    IASAP Drug Abuse Detection: Shiprock, NM

    Review the seven-step approach to drug influence and identification, which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction, and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol in Indian Country.

    Learn How Strategies for Policing Innovation Sites are Addressing the Opioid Crisis

    July 17, 2018

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Strategies for Policing Innovation (SPI) for the webinar “Addressing the Opioid Crisis through SPI Initiatives” on Wednesday, July 18 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. During this webinar, participants will learn how SPI sites are using innovative and interdisciplinary methods to address the opioid epidemic in their communities.

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    Webinar - Addressing the Opioid Crisis through SPI Initiatives

    On July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET, Strategies for Policing Innovation (SPI) will present a webinar on “Addressing the Opioid Crisis through SPI Initiatives.” This online, interactive, seminar will engage both the law enforcement and health professionals on how SPI sites are addressing the opioid epidemic in their communities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the state of the epidemic across the country, as well as hear from SPI sites that are addressing this issue in innovative and measured ways.

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