Come ride the ride, these Country Roads are all broke. Opioids until we croak. Almost Heavenly Dope.

#WestVirginia #WV #PatrickMorrisey #BigJim #JimJustice #BabyDog #CountryRoads #AlmostHeaven #OpioidEpidemic #Appalachia #FolkMusic #ProtestSong #FolkSong

Senate committee recommends bill to criminalize kratom possession after sponsor cites public‑health concerns The committee recommended passage of a bill addressing kratom after sponsor Gordon Hire described it as activating opioid receptors; members clarified penalty class and the measure was recommended for the calendar with a recorded vote of 9 ayes, 2 noes.

Tennessee's Senate Finance Committee just moved to criminalize kratom possession, calling it a growing public health threat linked to opioid-like effects and overdose risks.

Get the details!

#TN #CitizenPortal #SubstanceRegulation #TennesseePublicHealth #OpioidEpidemic #HealthSafety

#Fentanyl and Xylazine “The New Lethal” Public Domain Image by #iPredator, NYC - Street Name: #TranqDope - #OpioidEpidemic, Drug Abuse, Addiction, #ZombieDrug

When I heard about this, and that he blew 0.000 on a breathalyzer, given all his back/medical issues of the past, I assume he's become addicted to oxy like so many US citizens... #OpioidEpidemic

Charlotte County votes to participate in Purdue bankruptcy plan and eight manufacturers’ opioid settlements The Board unanimously directed outside counsel to accept the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan and to execute documents to participate in settlements with eight opioid manufacturers, citing local harms from the opioid epidemic and the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund framework.

Charlotte County takes a bold step against the opioid crisis by unanimously approving a plan to participate in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy and settlements with eight major manufacturers.

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #OpioidEpidemic

A Peer-Led, Narrative-Based, and Mobile-Supported Intervention in Opioid Use Disorder: Multiphase Qualitative and Longitudinal Observational Study Background: The ongoing opioid epidemic has been associated with increases in emergency department visits and hospitalizations for drug overdose and injection-related infections. These encounters with the healthcare system provide an opportunity to offer drug treatment linkage and support for people with opioid use disorder (PWOUD). There is a need for interventions that enhance linkage to and engagement in treatment with medications for OUD (MOUD) for PWOUD identified in hospital settings as they transition back to community settings. Objective: The mTools4life study aimed to develop and evaluate a peer-led intervention integrating narrative-based health communication into a mobile health (mHealth) application to increase post-hospitalization engagement in MOUD and reduce substance use. Methods: The formative phase of the study consisted of semi-structured interviews with PWOUD and clinicians who provide care to PWOUD. Interviews sought to identify salient content to include in visual narratives within the mHealth application and information that may increase motivations for behavior change related to MOUD engagement. The intervention was developed in accordance with the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model, transportation theory, and the transtheoretical model. The pilot phase of mTools4Life aimed to evaluate acceptability and #usability of the intervention. PWOUD were recruited from the Johns Hopkins Hospital Emergency Department and consented to receive the intervention for a 3-month period. Participants completed a study survey at baseline and a 3-month follow-up. Data on demographics, past 30 day substance use, MOUD, and intervention appropriateness and acceptability were obtained at both time points. Additional data on intervention uptake and frequency of use were collected at follow-up. Dependent samples t-tests were conducted on continuous data and Fisher’s exact tests were conducted on count data. Results: Twenty PWOUD piloted the intervention. The sample was mostly male (65.0%) and white (65%) with a mean age of 41.1 (SD=8.7). Most participants (80.0%) completed the 3-month follow-up. Fewer participants reported opioid use at follow-up (56.3%) compared to baseline (100.0%) (p=.001), and mean days of opioid use out of the past 30 days declined from baseline (19.9, SD=11.7) to follow-up (8.3, SD=11.4) (p=.002). MOUD treatment in the prior 3 months was reported by 65.0% of participants at baseline and 81.3% at follow-up (p=.46). Most participants used the app (68.8%) or engaged with their peer navigator (62.5%) during the intervention period. At follow-up, mean (SD) acceptability and appropriateness scores (scale 0-5; higher score indicating greater acceptability or appropriateness) were 4.5 (0.5) and 4.3 (0.8), respectively. Conclusions: This study demonstrates #feasibility of the development and deployment of a narrative-based mHealth intervention to support OUD care engagement and preliminary data in support of the intervention’s acceptability, appropriateness, and effectiveness.

JMIR Formative Res: A Peer-Led, Narrative-Based, and Mobile-Supported Intervention in Opioid Use Disorder: Multiphase Qualitative and Longitudinal Observational Study #OpioidEpidemic #HealthIntervention #PeerSupport #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealth

I can take absolutely no credit for this, but Patrick Radden Keefe’s “Empire of Pain” followed by Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead” might just be THE BEST nonfiction/fiction back-to-back book pairing I’ve ever come across. Highly recommended 🤩📚 #OpioidEpidemic

Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. PAV GROVER - Opiate Crisis Pav Grover is a medical doctor and addiction specialist recognized for his frontline work addressing the opiate crisis. Drawing on clinical experience, public health data, and patient-centered care, Dr. Grover examines how prescription practices, trauma, mental health, and socioeconomic factors have converged to fuel widespread opioid dependence and overdose. His work emphasizes evidence-based treatment, harm reduction, compassionate recovery pathways, and systemic reform, advocating for approaches that treat addiction as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. Through education and advocacy, he contributes to a clearer public understanding of one of the most urgent health crises of our time.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. PAV GROVER - Opiate Crisis" on @Spreaker #addiction #awareness #dependency #harmreduction #healthcare #intervention #medicine #mentalhealth #opiatecrisis #opioidepidemic #overdose #painmanagement #pavgrover #policy #prevention #publichealth #trauma

I finished this over the weekend for the Double Shots and Historic Plots book club choice for January.

This book had me in an emotional chokehold. I will have a review up soon.
#histbookchat #history #opioidepidemic #investigativejournalism

A little lunch time reading. I feel like this book is rage baiting me to continue. The second have of this book just makes me mad, but I have to contain myself in the office.

#histbookchat #history #opioidepidemic #investigativejournalism

The Experiences and Attitudes of Rural Black People who Use Drugs - Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Introduction In recent years, higher rates of overdose deaths have been observed among Black individuals in the United States compared to individuals who are white or other races, as part of the poten...

Check out our new article on the experiences and beliefs of rural Black people who use drugs (namely opioids), a greatly under-researched and underserved population: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#opioidepidemic #disparities #rural

Confident psychologist is solving the client problems

Mia M. Ricardo, Craig Henderson, and Maxwell R. Christensen write about "The #OpioidCrisis and the Disease Model of #Addiction: Is Science Sufficient for Public Support?", in the Aug 2019 issue of Counselor #OpioidEpidemic - https://bit.ly/0819-DiseaseModelofAddiction

Pills on the table with a person on the couch in the background

Mark S. Gold and Drew Edwards write about "Opioids and the Evolving Epidemic of Addiction in America" in the August 2019 issue of Counselor #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic counselormagazine.com/article/opioids-and-the-...

💥 Trump signs executive order labeling fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction,” escalating U.S. fight against deadly opioids and cartels. Critics question legality, supporters call it needed. #FentanylCrisis #WMDDesignation #OpioidEpidemic #TrumpNews #USPolitics #DrugPolicy

an older white man with glasses taking a pill

An article covers "The #OpioidEpidemic in Older Adults: One of America's Greatest Health Challenges" in the August issue of Counselor: counselormagazine.com/article/the-opioid-epide...

Doctor here…
My PSA on how YOU can fight the opioid epidemic without committing war crimes:
1. Buy this over the counter.
2. Carry it with you.
3. YOU can save a life ❤️
#OpioidEpidemic
#Fentanyl
#Narcan

Opinion | An Act of Witness in Appalachia

Spring of 2010, Ms. McGarvey, a #documentary photographer whose work often examines rural America, poverty, grief & resilience, then a sophomore at #OhioU, pulled up to a trailer in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Appalachian town to document grandparents raising grandchildren b/c #OpioidEpidemic.

Gift:

Opinion | Seeing Those Who Are Forgotten: An Act of Witness in Appalachia

So very important to SEE. To understnad and not judge.
#Appalachia #inequality #OpioidEpidemic

Gift article...

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...

The powerful, award-winning doc INHERITANCE explores the underlying causes of the #opioidepidemic in America & the intergenerational trauma of addiction. Available from Bullfrog Films for educational use & community screenings: www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/inhr... #opioidepidemic #americanstudies

Graphical abstract for the linked paper (10.1016/j.namjnl.2025.100064), showing the use and results of multielectrode array recordings of hiPSCs at baseline and with the opioid agonist DAMGO.

Just out in NAM Journal 🧠 🧪

@fda.gov scientists demonstrated that human-based, in vitro models can effectively replicate key neural responses to opioids and their reversal.

#NAMs #opioidepidemic #publichealth

"Pls follow @iamlorenp to support and for more and head to my @youtube “Loren’s Version” for the full episode. #jackciattarelli #nj #opioidcrisis #opioidepidemic #jackposobiec"

These people are trying to make up for where their ancestors failed. They might succeed this time depends on

Nabarun Dasgupta, Teres Puthussery Named 2025 MacArthur Fellows - IndiaWest News Nabarun Dasgupta, Teres Puthussery Named 2025 MacArthur Fellows.

Nabarun Dasgupta, Teres Puthussery Named 2025 MacArthur Fellows

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#NabarunDasgupta #TeresaPuthussery #MacArthurFellows2025 #PublicHealthInnovation #VisionScience #Neurobiology #HarmReduction #OpioidEpidemic #RetinalResearch #CommunityEngagement

@universalhub.com @publichealth.boston.gov
#OpioidEpidemic
#MassStats
#HelpAnAddict

Today in front of The Brigham.
The numbers are coming down but even one OD death is too much.

Local Data Reveals Fentanyl Crisis Impacting Black Communities in Jacksonville Fentanyl overdose rates in Jacksonville's black communities surged over 100% since 2014.

Jacksonville's black communities are facing a staggering fentanyl crisis, with overdose deaths skyrocketing by over 25% in recent years, highlighting a dire need for immediate action.

Read the full story

#JacksonvilleDuvalCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityAction #OpioidEpidemic #PublicHealth

#OpioidEpidemic #OpioidCrisis
#Nitazenes #Nitazene

The opioid epidemic was caused by a Jewish Family.
The Sackler Family, who own Purdue Pharma

No arrests, No one went to Prison

#Zionism #Israel #OpioidEpidemic

Delaware County Launches Mobile App Delcovery to Combat Opioid Epidemic Delaware County introduces Delcovery app for opioid addiction resources and education.

Delaware County is taking a bold step in the fight against the opioid epidemic with the launch of the Delcovery mobile app, designed to connect individuals and families with crucial resources and support.

Learn more here!

#DelawareCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #OpioidEpidemic

“The storms hit where the steeples stand tallest. If disasters are God’s message — what’s the translation?” #BibleBelt #ClimateCrisis #OpioidEpidemic

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