Individual and County-Level Variation in Outcomes Following Non-Fatal Opioid-Involved Overdose

This study investigated individual and county-level outcome variations following a non-fatal opioid overdose among a statewide cohort of patients. The participants were patients treated by emergency medical services or emergency departments for opioid-involved overdose in Indiana between 2014 and 2017. County-level predictors included sociodemographic, socioeconomic and treatment availability indicators while individual-level predictors included age, sex, race and repeat non-fatal opioid-involved overdose. Outcomes included repeat non-fatal overdose, fatal overdose, and death. While individual-level differences account for most variability in outcomes, treatment availability may contribute to county-level differences. Alternative approaches for the treatment and prevention of opioid abuse are necessary to counteract individual and county-level variation.

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Receipt of Addiction Treatment after Opioid Overdose among Medicaid-Enrolled Adolescents and Young Adults

Non-fatal opioid overdose may be a critical point to connect treatment to youth who have never received a diagnosis of opioid use disorder. This study looks at the extent to which youth receive timely evidence-based treatment following opioid overdose. It was found that less than one-third of individuals who experienced opioid-related overdose and had continuous enrollment for at least 30 days after overdose received timely addiction treatment after overdose. Additionally, only 1 in 54 youth received recommended pharmacotherapy. Interventions to link youths to treatment with priority placed on improving access to pharmacotherapy after overdose are needed.

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Fresh Start Recovery Center to open in Bartholomew County

A building in downtown Columbus, Indiana is being renovated to become a substance abuse disorder recovery center for expectant and new mothers. The Fresh Start Recovery Center is expected to open in April with 11 resident rooms, seven activity areas, a treatment room, a medical office, and the ability to serve 25 women.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar: Engaging African Americans in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Noon – 1 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Feb. 5:

Early termination from substance use disorder treatment is greater among African Americans seeking recovery than the general population. In this webinar, you will learn strategies to engage African American clients in SUD treatment. Topics covered include overcoming barriers to mistrust, engaging clients within the first 10 minutes of contact, creating a welcoming environment, increasing treatment retention and completion, addressing intersectionality and microaggressions, and effective cross-cultural counseling.

SAMHSA Grant Application: Family Support Technical Assistance Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for a Family Support Technical Assistance Center (Fam-CoE) grant. SAMHSA recognizes both the critical role families play in addressing mental and substance use disorders, and the toll such disorders take on families across the country. The Fam-CoE will focus on training and education of the general public and healthcare practitioners on the importance of family supports and services, and the integration of these services into mental and substance use disorder treatment programs. SAMHSA plans to issue one grant of up to $800,000 per year for up to five years.

Application Due Date: Friday, Feb. 28