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ISDH has released new data on Stats Explorer. The online dashboard now includes
drug overdose deaths sorted by drug types, including benzodiazepines, cocaine,
other psychostimulants and synthetic opioids. Users can visit the site, select
“county opioid profile” form the drop down menu, and look at the numbers dating
back to 2011.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP’s)
FY 2018 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative will fund sites to develop a
data-driven coordinated response to identify and address opioid abuse
challenges that impact youth and community safety. Sites will work with OJJDP
and a technical assistance provider to develop data collection tools that will
inform strategies and programs to be implemented by the sites to address
specific challenges resulting from the opioid epidemic. Applications are now due
Aug. 2. Click
here for a FAQ.
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows
that the total death rate for people ages 10 to 19 rose 12 percent between 2013
and 2016, mostly due to an increase in deaths from accidental injury (including
drug overdoses), homicide and suicide. The opioid crisis, traffic crashes, and
firearms play central roles in these increases.
This year’s Indiana Public Health Conference will take place Oct. 10
and 11 at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The event will focus on reducing the
harm and stigma related to drug use. Highlighted topics include delivery and
access to naloxone, syringe service programs, law enforcement diversion
programs, medication-assisted treatment and more. The registration
will open soon. To submit an abstract, exhibit, or sponsor click
here.
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