
Our country’s ongoing opioid epidemic has its roots in prescribed “pain killers.” Some pharmaceutical companies convinced the medical community, and the general public, that their pills would take away our pain.
On November 10, 2021, we heard from health care professionals who helped us to change the way we manage and treat pain. We also addressed the stigma surrounding opioid use and addiction and explored options for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Meet Our Presenters
Below are some of the presenters and panelists who have shared their expertise and experience at various programs related to opioids. Their contact information may be found by clicking on the “Learn More…” buttons.
Be a Part of the Conversation programs do not provide behavioral health advice and are for informational purposes only. Our programs are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding substance use disorders or related family needs. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Be a Part of the Conversation program or video.
Philadelphia drug deaths soared again in 2020, hitting Black residents hardest: ‘It’s a racial justice issue’
Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/3/2021
Opioid Overdose Toolkit: Facts for Community Members
SAMHSA
Opioid Crisis Fast Facts
CNN
PAStop.org
The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Campaign to Stop Opiate Abuse
“Good Samaritan” Drug Overdose Immunity Laws
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network
Facebook page | website coming soon
Find a Drug Take-Back Location
Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic; Painkillers Driving Addiction, Overdose
National Safety Council
Opioid/Heroin Reversal (Naloxone)
Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Heroin & the Opioid Epidemic: From Understanding to Action
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Find a Parent Support Group near you:
Meeting finder.
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Chronic Pain Anonymous
Mutual Aid Groups
NADA Protocol for Behavioral Health. Putting Tools in the Hands of Behavioral Health Providers: The Case for Auricular Detoxification Specialists
NADA: Encouraging Community Wellness for Behavioral Health including Addictions, Mental Health, and Trauma.
Battlefield Acupuncture: An Emerging Method for Easing Pain
Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids
NPR
Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Medical and Health Professional Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Books
There are hundreds. Here are just a few: