The Twin Pandemic: Substance Use and Overdoses on the Rise
It may be a new year but, sadly, the heartbreak continues.
Over 815,000 U.S. lives were lost to COVID-19 through the end of 2021. At the same time, another menace continued unabated – substance use and resulting drug overdoses.
Tragically, more than 100,000 people died of overdoses during a 12-month period ending in April 2021, up from 56,064 the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control. [Learn More]
Free Webinar Featuring Jermaine Galloway
High in Plain Sight:
Current Drug Culture, Trends, and Identifiers
January 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Presented by Jermaine Galloway, Tall Cop
This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and / or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol & drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over the counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment on school, home, and work property. These items, along with much more, will be discussed.
Attendees of the High in Plain Sight webinar will be able to:
Quickly identify alcohol and drug use and abuse indicators of possible at-risk individuals, through products, stash compartments, clothing brands, lingo, music lyrics, etc.
Recognize the current drug culture at first observation or interview, including Delta 8 and 10
Identify concealment methods for alcohol and drugs in the classroom or workplace, including vaping
Provide education for improved policy and procedures regarding current substance use disorder prevention and intervention
Recognize area specific alcohol and drug abuse information and content in relation to trends, culture and identifiers
Tall Cop Says Stop is a national & international trainer who has trained over 500,000 people. Learn more: www.tallcopsaysstop.com
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Industry News
Department of Justice Awards More Than $300 Million to Fight Opioid and Stimulant Crisis and to Address Substance Use Disorders
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling more than $300 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis, which has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation is experiencing a precipitous rise in opioid and stimulant misuse and overdoses,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The Justice Department is committed to supporting programs aimed at addressing the substance use crisis that is devastating communities across the nation.” [Learn More]
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Become a Three-digit Number
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit number – 988.
According to a press release, Congress designated the updated dialing code in 2020 and the Department of Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, is investing $282 million for the transition. That funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2022 budget.
The 988 number is scheduled to be available for calling, texting or chatting nationwide beginning in July. [Learn More]
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