Had a wonderful time representing WSU Boonshoft SOM at ASAM. Love listening, learning about, and advocating for those who use opioids in our communities. Thank you to my mentors, Dr. Sydney Silverstein and Dr. Danielle Gainer! #addictionmedicine #asam2023
Xylazine #ASAM2023 all seats taken! Medical/Addiction Toxicologists explain xylazine & impact on heroin markets & users in 2023. >90% of ‘heroin’ supply contaminated/adulterated with xylazine in parts of Northeast. ASAM American College of Medical Toxicology New York Society of Addiction Medicine
If you haven’t read this yet- Ricky Bluthenthal highlights his work w Josh Barocas, MD at #asam2023 re the harms of displacement of ppl exp homelessness. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…
We look forward to attending the 54th ASAM Annual Conference -Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science and connecting with our professional colleagues. #mentalhealth #recovery #addiction medicine #addiction #ASAM2023
“We have made it hard for ppl to feel safe walking through our door” Yngvild Olsen SAMHSA highlighting the stigma patients face trying to access substance use services #harmreduction #asam2023