Tri-State Chapter of International Nurses Society on Addictions

05/04/2019

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/blog/is-the-next-drug-crisis-a-stimulant-epidemic?utm_content=90880395&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-759163690829395

Co***ne and other stimulant overdose deaths are on the rise, according to the CDC. Historically, stimulant epidemics have followed opioid epidemics.

04/18/2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/doctors-in-five-states-charged-with-prescribing-pain-killers-for-cash-s*x/2019/04/17/7670d20e-607e-11e9-9ff2-abc984dc9eec_story.html

Justice Department alleges that health professionals, mostly in Appalachia, illegally dispensed 32 million pills.

03/31/2019

https://bit.ly/2Wy9jc1?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WDTN-TV

During February and March, the county has seen the incorporation of a new drug called Xylazine or Xylaine. The Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab found the substance mixed with co***ne and fentanyl recently, and it has been found in one suspected overdose death.

03/31/2019

https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/ohio-rule-changes-spark-debate-about-addiction-treatment/HuoGz1g5CKokJsunT4MqVI/

A proposed Ohio rule change has raised debate about the most effective way to treat opioid addiction -- counseling or medication?

02/06/2019

https://nursingnotes.co.uk/who-declares-2020-as-the-year-of-the-nurse-and-midwife/

In honour of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, WHO has declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”.

01/18/2019

https://www.pharmacist.com/article/ama-calls-states-remove-prior-authorization-opioid-treatment #.XEIJS5Ma4ds.facebook

Following the news that Pennsylvania will remove prior authorization requirements for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid-use disorder, the president of the American Medical Association (AMA) called on payers in every state to do the same.

12/27/2018

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/deadliest-states-for-drug-overdoses/?ftag=ACQ0534a8f&vndid=5be61ca6e4b0d555a528bd75

These states have the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.

12/23/2018

Have a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for all that you do. Such important work. From The Tri-State Chapter of the International Nurses Society on Addictions

11/10/2018

https://www.facebook.com/165596073788269/posts/733228367025034/

ANCB is proud to announce

10/24/2018

Conference Call tonight.

10/11/2018

Hey everyone! Our next meeting/conference call will be October 24, 2018 at 7:30 pm.

10/07/2018

Great seeing the Addiction Nurses from the Tri-State Chapter while attending the IntNSA Conference. Hope all had a nice time and safe trip home.

10/06/2018

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=rTIjZlN0Ol4

Find out more about the International Nursing Society on Addictions, IntNSA. www.intnsa.org

10/06/2018

Lunch with the TSC. Loved getting to know everyone. Had a great conference. Hope to see everyone in Baltimore 2019

10/04/2018

https://www.facebook.com/206245246086792/posts/2059676694076962/

📢Pre-conference quiz: We all know that addiction nurses save lives, but what is their secret? Leave your answers in the comments section 👇

10/03/2018

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/health-officials-issue-overdose-alert-in-hamilton-county

There has been an elevated number of emergency department visits and deaths believed to be related to opioid overdoses recently.

09/19/2018

Hoping to see you at the IntNSA Conference in Denver

07/09/2018

Reminder! July 10th is our next Chapter meeting. We will send an invite and number. If you are interested in joining us email me at danagoller@yahoo