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South Pittsburgh Opioid Action Coalition (SPOAC)
社区服务
Pittsburgh,PA 357 位关注者
Let's end the opioid pandemic. Together. Be the change you want to see.
关于我们
Our mission is to support the health and well-being of community members by engaging coalition membership in activities that reduce overdose and other negative impacts of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in South Pittsburgh. If you live in South Pittsburgh and want to get involved to positively affect the Opioid public health crisis please like and follow this page.
- 网站
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https://www.spoac.net/
South Pittsburgh Opioid Action Coalition (SPOAC)的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 社区服务
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Pittsburgh,PA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2017
- 领域
- Opioid Awareness、Harm Reduction、Substance Use Disorder和Destigmatize
地点
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主要
US,PA,Pittsburgh,15222
动态
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It was February of 2022 when we first started talking in our coalition about what it could look like to have a Naloxone Vending Machine in Allegheny County. We are proud to see two of the vending machines are already in place; one is outside the outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center?Jade Wellness Center in the South Side, the other outside?Tree of Life Bible Church in Brookline. #narcansaveslives #spoac412
7 Narcan vending machines in Allegheny County will dispense overdose reversal drug for free
wesa.fm
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This explainer video from #Addiction Policy Forum walks through the science of substance use disorders (SUDs) for families, caregivers, and community members. Understanding through a health lens helps in the treatment of individuals with empathy and promotes more effective prevention and treatment strategies.
What is Addiction? (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/
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Agreed!
New ASAM Weekly Editorial on the Fentanyl Crisis by NIDA’s Nora Volkow! Greater access to methadone is essential to addressing the devastating impact of fentanyl & evidence suggests providing methadone outside of OTPs can lead to good outcomes. Dive into the full editorial for Dr. Volkow’s latest insights: https://ow.ly/H3nn50SKuLm
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We're excited to be part of the upcoming Carrick Community Day and would love for you to stop by so we can meet you in person! #naloxone #narcansaveslives #stopthestigma #SPOAC412
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We gather on the 4th Thursday of each month to support the health and well-being of South Pittsburgh community members. Our focus is on engaging in activities aimed at reducing overdoses and other harmful effects of drug use. Drawing upon the diverse expertise and networks of our members, we work together to enhance evidence-based and compassion-centered projects. Our goals include removing service barriers, improving access to treatment, and reducing stigma for community members facing substance use disorders. Your participation is welcome and encouraged.
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Join us this Thursday evening at a fantastic event! Come by to learn more, grab some Narcan, and be a hero in your community! #NarcanSavesLives #EndTheStigma #CommunityUnity Thanks for letting SPOAC participate, Rain McCoy!
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“I fell in love with the idea, and I thought, ‘Why isn’t this something we’re already doing?’”
'What more can we do for our patients?': Plum EMS launches novel approach to opioid crisis
post-gazette.com
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Well, can't you just stop being hungry?
Episode 1: Hunger and Addiction
https://www.youtube.com/