Curiosity+Heroin

McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $573 million for its role in helping turbocharge opioid sales because of its advice to drugmakers, including Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. This comes after lawsuits showed how McKinsey worked to drive sales amid an opioid crisis that has taken more than 450,000 lives over the past two decades. #opioidepidemic

States, cities, and counties will soon be receiving funds from opioid manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors and pharmacies as a result of litigation brought against these companies for their role in the opioid epidemic that has claimed more than half a million lives over the past two decades. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has released Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation. The report suggests local governments use medical evidence to guide spending decisions and that investments MUST be made in youth prevention. #opioidusedisorder #opioidepidemic

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services removed the requirement for physicians to obtain DEA waivers to prescribe buprenorphine. This is exciting news and necessary given the rise in overdose deaths.

This is Jerome with Williams and Associates, Inc. doing outreach and Narcan (naloxone) distribution. They work in high-risk communities that have experienced overdose deaths, especially among people of color. Collaborations like these, through MO-HOPE (Missouri Opioid-Heroin Overdose Prevention and Education) help support Jerome and others bring education and resources to those in need. #endoverdose #opioidusedisorder #narcansaveslives

The number of opioid overdose deaths has been the highest this year. We have seen an increase in the St. Louis region and in the state of Missouri. If you or a loved one is struggling, please reach out to PreventEd for help.

The number of overdose deaths had begun to climb before the coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency in March, but drug overdose deaths appear to have accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are so many positives people don’t need to travel. It saves time. The potential for people who wouldn’t have access to treatment easily to get it is a big bonus. #recoveryispossible

Are you following PreventEd? Their new interactive website easily directs users to the resource that best suits their needs and situation. #substanceusedisorder

NCADA has a new name and a new look. They are now PreventEd and are as committed as ever to the work they do. Make sure to follow their page for an abundance of resources!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a chance to honor the memory of those lost to substance use, celebrate those living in recovery, and facilitate connection between community members looking for resources. Below you can find all of the resources discussed, and a link to watch the video for all who missed it.

The countdown begins! In exactly 4 hours, the Remembrance & Resource Event begins. It’s not too late to register!

This free community education webinar is hosted by HOPE for Franklin County. Topics include: How the opioid crisis came about Current overdose data The symptoms of Opioid Use Disorder... How to recognize the signs of an overdose, and how to help Participants will receive a free Rescue Kit, including the opioid overdose reversal drug, Naloxone. This is a free event, but registration is required. #EndOverdose