Understanding Substance Misuse and Emerging Threats for Prevention

Understanding Substance Misuse and Emerging Threats for Prevention

Understanding Substance Misuse to Inform Prevention Practice and Emerging Threats in Our Community.

By Achieve Greatness Inc.

Date and time

Tuesday, June 10 · 1 - 4:30pm EDT.

Location

MEDITECH

7 Blue Hill River Road Canton, MA 02021

Agenda

1:00 AM - 1:15 AM

Intoductions

Retired Deputy Fire Chief Scott Johnson

Kathy Whalen, NE ORN, UMass Chan Medical School

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

"Substance Use Disorder 101: A Big Picture Look at Use, Misuse, and People

Dr. Cara Zimmerman MD, MBA


Title: "Substance Use Disorder 101: A Big Picture Look at Use, Misuse, and Meeting People Where They're At" Description: This 2-hour lecture from addiction medicine physician, Dr. Cara Zimmerman, pr...

2:15 PM - 2:25 PM

Break

2:25 PM - 3:25 PM

2:25–3:25 PM: Dr. Zimmerman (continued)

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM

Break

3:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Navigating the Evolving Drug Landscape in Massachusetts:

Amanda Consigli (HIDTA)


Navigating the Evolving Drug Landscape in Massachusetts: Trends, Threats, and Public Health Implications Description: This presentation will provide an in-depth loo...

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM

Questions & Answers

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free venue parking

The Importance of Prevention & The new emerging threats in our community

Come join us for an eye-opening event where we will discuss the importance of prevention in keeping our community safe. Learn about new emerging threats that are affecting our neighborhoods and how we can work together to address them. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and experts in the field. Don't miss out on this chance to stay informed and make a difference!

Dr. Cara Zimmerman MD, MBA

Substance Use Disorder 101:

Communicating about Substance Use in Compassionate,

Safe and Non-Stigmatizing Ways.

Amanda Consigli

New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)

Navigating the evolving Drug Landscape in Massachusetts

Frequently asked questions

PARKING LOCATION

PARKING IS IN THE MAIN GARAGE BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDING.

ENTERANCE TO THE EVENT

ENTER THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS OF THE MAIN BUILDING

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FreeJun 10 · 1:00 PM EDT