Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Elizabeth Pyke was in attendance at the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) 2023 Annual Conference. The panel discussion centered on the advancement of substance use disorder treatment for justice-involved individuals. In the company of two other national stakeholder membership associations, Elizabeth discussed how our organizations and member agencies can collaborate to improve this delivery to this marginalized population. The forum provided an excellent opportunity for professionals in the field to share ideas and best practices.

This webinar will explore the ramifications of the recent significant shift in harm reduction policies that impacts nearly every human service system, especially the justice system. It will outline the scope of harm reduction strategies SAMHSA intends to fund and support, current harm reduction resources that may benefit reentering RSAT participants, and the programs that are likely to become available soon.

Addressing substance use disorders (SUDs) in juvenile corrections is essential. Not only do half of juveniles involved in the justice system have problems with drugs and alcohol (compared to only 10 percent of juveniles in general), but research confirms that effective intervention during adolescence has the potential to offset or mitigate the long-term course of SUDs.

While addressing the needs of female clients, screening and assessment are critical steps for ensuring that individuals receive services and clinical support. Ethnicity, race, and gender plays an important role in treatment and therapy modalities. Cultural dynamics impact communication, screening, referrals, interventions, and substance use disorders and its relationship to diversity issues.

Hamilton County Heroin Coalition is in the developing stage of their program and requested a peer site visit to the LEAD program in Seattle. The goal is to witness the LEAD program in real-time and receive first-hand training on organizing their Operations Work Group by attending Seattle's functioning workgroup. One Program Administrator and Cincinnati Police Officer attended the training.

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience some of the highest rates of substance use and mental disorders compared to other U.S. racial or ethnic groups. As a result, incidents of child abuse and neglect continue to rise. During this training, participants will learn about the intersection of substance abuse and child abuse/neglect through presentation, activities, and discussions. Particular emphasis will be around the risks to children, how to identify these risks, and how these cases impact disciplines.

Fox Valley Technical College to provide technical assistance in the form of a two-day onsite one-on-one planning training for Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley. The purpose is to develop an updated deliverable time line and budget, implement program tracking, performance metrics and solidify service agreements to enhance their capability to deliver substance abuse treatment and prevention services.

A Pathway to Wellness – “Working at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse” TTA is a collaborative effort between Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the National Alliance of Drug Endangered Children (National DEC). This TTA will explore the connection between domestic violence and substance abuse, common cause and effect myths about domestic violence, the impact on families and the risks to drug-endangered children.

A Pathway to Wellness – “Working at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse” TTA is a collaborative effort between Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the National Alliance of Drug Endangered Children (National DEC). This TTA will explore the connection between domestic violence and substance abuse, common cause and effect myths about domestic violence, the impact on families and the risks to drug-endangered children.

A Pathway to Wellness – “Working at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse” TTA is a collaborative effort between Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the National Alliance of Drug Endangered Children (National DEC). This TTA will explore the connection between domestic violence and substance abuse, common cause and effect myths about domestic violence, the impact on families and the risks to drug-endangered children.