Category: Harm Reduction
Opioid Awareness & Narcan Training at Iowa County Health Department on September 18, 2023
Free Webinar to Learn about Fentanyl & Xylazine on September 6, 2023
Dr. Laura Palombi
Want to know more about the risks associated with fentanyl and xylazine? On September 6, 2023 join Dr. Laura Palombi on a FREE webinar at 12pm Central Time.
Description: This presentation will review the history of fentanyl and xylazine in the United States drug supply, compare the pharmacology of fentanyl and xylazine, and describe how fentanyl and xylazine can cause toxicity and overdose, separately and together. Attendees will review the pharmacology of naloxone and its utility in reversing opioid overdose. Participants will also be able to describe harm reduction strategies to reduce overdose and other harm resulting from fentanyl and xylazine use.
Register for the FREE webinar at the link below:
Join Unified at the Grant County Resource Fair!
We look forward to seeing you on Monday August 28th at the Eckstein Building (fairgrounds) 916 E. Elm Street, Lancaster, WI 53813.
The events for the evening are as follows:
3:15-3:45 pm: Arrive, set up and mingle
4:00-6:00 pm: Resource Fair/Backpack Pick up for families
- FREE MEAL-Walking Tacos and Ice Cream Truck, (all providers please stop at registration table for a meal/ice cream ticket)
- FREE Kids Activities, Bounce House, Ice Cream Truck AND Backpack Pickup for families that pre-registered. Grant County Health Department will also be there and will be providing Kindergarten and Tdap vaccines.
- Door prize drawings will be held each half hour, for families that pick up a ticket at the registration table.
6:00 pm-6:30 pm End/Clean up
GRANT COUNTY COORDINATED SERVICES TEAM
8820 HWY 35 and 61 South, P.O. Box 447, Lancaster, WI 53813Phone: (608) 723.9763Fax: (608) 723-4834 “Community Commitment to Families”
Craving a Healthier Organization?
With the recent loss of more than 10 million workers from the American workforce, it’s no wonder people are feeling overwhelmed at work!
The good news is that Unified Community Services can help.
Unified daily serves people with suicidal thoughts, addiction-related challenges, and varying degrees of mental illness. Reach out today to learn how you can empower the people who are your business, organization, or team to become more skilled at
- managing stress,
- navigating change,
- seizing the opportunity for growth in conflict,
- and developing personal wellness.
Our rates are affordable. We can’t wait to help you and your team thrive!
Reach out today at bbiddick@unifiedservices.org to learn more.
Celebrate Recovery at a Community Cookout!
FREE food and fun for the whole family!
Thursday August 31, 2023 at 5:30pm
Centennial Park 301 S Linn Street Dodgeville WI 53533
Seeking to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Southwest Wisconsin
The Iowa County Substance Misuse Prevention group recently brought former BMX Olympian Tony Hoffman to Dodgeville High School to speak about his experience with addiction.
For the second time in recent history, Tony has shared with Southwest Wisconsin the importance of mental health and preventing substance misuse.
To hear more about what Tony shares, go to Tony Hoffman-Top Mental Health Substance Use Prevention Addiction Recovery Speaker — Tony Hoffman (tonyhoffmanspeaking.com)
If you’re interested in accessing mental health or addiction services, please contact Unified Community Services.
Local Media: Olympian Tony Hoffman set to speak about his battle with addiction at Dodgeville High School (nbc15.com)
**Urgent** DEA Press Release Public Safety Warning
Publication Date: August 30th, 2022
Brightly-colored fentanyl is being seized in multiple forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, which is equal to 10-15 grains of table salt, is considered a lethal dose. If you encounter fentanyl in any form, do not handle it and call 911 immediately.
The Great American Smokeout® November 18, 2021
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html
**Urgent** Press Release and Public Safety Alert Issued by the DEA
Publication Date: Sep 30, 2021
Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth
DEA Warns that International and Domestic Criminal Drug Networks are Flooding the United States with Lethal Counterfeit Pills
September 27, 2021 – The Drug Enforcement Administration warns the American public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. International and domestic criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills, falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills, and killing unsuspecting Americans. These counterfeit pills are easy to purchase, widely available, and often contain deadly doses of fentanyl. Pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially lethal. This alert does not apply to legitimate pharmaceutical medications prescribed by medical professionals and dispensed by pharmacists.
https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/global-pttc/news/press-release-and-public-safety-alert-issued-today-dea