Burke County Health Department is hosting a Community Forum event on July 12 featuring Beth Macy, the author of Dopesick, recently adapted for the HULU television series with Michael Keaton.
Community Forum: Substance Use with Beth Macy
Jun 28, 2023 8:41:27 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in opioid use disorder, opioids
FDA approves Narcan 4mg nasal spray for OTC use
Apr 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in overdose, opioid use disorder
On March 29, the FDA approved the first nonprescription, 'over-the-counter' (OTC) naloxone nasal spray, Narcan. Naloxone--a medicine that can reverse an opioid-related overdose--has been shown to be a critical tool to prevent fatal overdoses, connect more people to treatment for substance use disorder, and save lives.
No waiver? No problem!
Jan 17, 2023 8:19:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, opioid use disorder
The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to all registrants to notify them that effective December 29, 2022, Congress eliminated the "DATA-Waiver Program".
September is Recovery Month
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in behavioral health, recovery, alcohol use, opioid use disorder
Join the Practice Support Team at Northwest AHEC in observing Recovery Month.
Forsyth Regional Community Crisis Resource Guide
May 25, 2022 7:43:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in behavioral health, care management, harm reduction, overdose, opioid use disorder
The Forsyth Regional Opioid & Substance Use Team (FROST) is made up of representatives from over 80 different community agencies in addition to community members with lived experiences.
