We are launching a new webinar series in our pursuit to build a movement of knowledge, action and empathy to ensure that everyone – from parents and educators to first responders and business owners - understand the basic science of addiction, how it hijacks the brain, and what strategies are proven to prevent overdose and overcome addiction. Be sure to register for the first webinar in the series on Tuesday, September 23 from 11:30 am – 12:30 PM PT, Addiction 101: Understanding Lived Experience and the Science to Prevent Overdose. We will hear from someone with lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery, offering a personal look at the challenges and realities of navigating addiction. Then hear from an addiction specialist who will share the latest in addiction science and offer a clinical perspective of how substance use disorder develops and the current tools we have for overdose prevention and treatment. 

This webinar is designed to build knowledge of “addiction 101” across a broad audience including community members, law enforcement, parents, first responders, educators, teachers, clergy, service providers, businesses, librarians, and more. 

Newly enacted legislation in California will help advance overdose prevention among youth, including greater access to naloxone in schools and required education about the dangers of fentanyl. How can you build effective partnerships with schools, wellness centers and other stakeholders to ensure these policies are put into practice in your community?  We held an informative webinar on July 22nd from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on the steps you can take to help translate policy into practice. We started with an overview of new youth-focused policies in California and then heard examples from local coalition leaders on how they are partnering with their local school districts to translate policy into practice.

Higher Education can play a meaningful role in supporting overdose prevention and linkages to treatment. Join us for the next webinar in our Meet the Partner series for a live discussion with Allison Smith, PhD, Sr. Program Administrator for the Louisiana Center Addressing Substance Use in Collegiate Communities (LaCASU) office of the Board of Regents for the State of Louisiana. We will speak with Dr. Smith about the role of Higher Education, how to partner effectively, and what strategies look like in action.