Addiction Policy Forum

Join Dartmouth Health, Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center, All Together New Hampshire, and the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network for an upcoming Responding to Addiction virtual training. This training describes the science of addiction, signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder (SUD), evidence-based treatment approaches for SUD, FDA-approved medications to treat SUD, and how to talk to someone about their substance use. 3 free Continuing Education Credits are...

Public health and safety partners nationwide are warning about cychlorphine, an emerging synthetic opioid identified in the illicit drug supply across the United States. Cychlorphine belongs to a class of novel synthetic opioids known as “orphines.” It has been found on its own and in combination with fentanyl and other substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and counterfeit pills made to resemble prescription medications. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) at the...

Women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may face unique barriers to care, including stigma, caregiving responsibilities, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma exposure, and limited access to services designed to meet their needs. Understanding these factors is essential to improving equitable access to effective, person-centered treatment. This webinar will examine alcohol use and AUD among women in the United States, with a focus on the evidence base for treatment and clinical...