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The New England ATTC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director, Dr. David Zelaya, presented the opening plenary session, “Incorporating an Intersectionality Framework to Understand the Impact of Racism and Heterosexism on the Health Disparities Encountered by LGBTQ+ People of Color” at the New England School of Best Practices. This interactive presentation offered an overview of tools to help behavioral health professionals understand how systems of oppression such as racism and heterosexism create unique health disparities (e.g., addiction and behavioral health care inequities) encountered by LGBTQ+ People of Color. • Explain two strategies to reduce these health disparities in the behavioral health setting.   Click the download button above to download the slides from this presentation.

The risk of fatal overdose has changed significantly in recent years, most notably with the emergence of the illicit opioid fentanyl and the increasing prevalence of polypharmacy. In this webinar, presenters Michael Hite, MBA and Desislav Hite, MD discussed trends and patterns in overdose cases over the last 5 years, factors that can increase overdose risk including identifiable life events and mental health co-occurring conditions, and how different populations are affected across Region 10. They also discussed actionable interventions to enhance overdose safety including new medical devices and digital resources, harm reduction strategies, and collaboration with local community organizations. Download slides | View recording

Join us for ESAS: HIV, STI, and SUDs. This event took place on July 5, 2023. Please click HERE to access the event recording.

This unique 4-part series, presented by the National AI/AN ATTC, provides the viewers with an opportunity to discuss strength-based cultural practices and Summertime AI/AN teachings to our peers, friends, and relatives. Session sub-topics TBA. This event took place on July 7, 2023.

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 67: MI Within the Social Context, with Dr. Paul Earnshaw  In this episode, hosts Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan talk to Dr. Paul Earnshaw, an independent researcher, senior psychological therapist, MI trainer, and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). They discuss the integration of MI and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the therapeutic relationship, widening the lens beyond a “problem behavior,” creating safety through social empathy, influences on Paul’s early thinking, and a final discussion about Paul’s many interests, including MI/CBT integration and contact tracing.    

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NHL ATTC) is proud to present the Opioid Crisis Emerging Trends Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively respond to this ever-changing landscape. This toolkit brings together factsheets, podcasts, short videos, and expert insights, providing a roadmap for understanding, preventing, and treating opioid addiction. The resources are available in English and Spanish. We hope these resources are useful for you and for your healing process. Please share it with your family, friends, and colleagues. Stay safe, healthy, and remember we are all in this together. Thank you. ¡Gracias! This toolkit is also available in Spanish! Click Here to View Factsheets Naloxone Guide and Resources  This snapshot of information is intended to provide resources to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on the importance of Naloxone use among Latinos in the United States. Download Here Xylazine 101: Xylazine Use and its Impact on Communities Across the United States This snapshot of information is intended to provide resources to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on xylazine use and its impact on communities across the United States. Download Here Fentanyl Resource Factsheet for Providers This snapshot of information is intended to provide resources to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on fentanyl use among Latinos in the United States. Download Here Stigma and Substance Use Disorder This snapshot of information is intended to inform individuals, parents, professionals, and providers of how the stigma around substance use disorder (SUD) impacts Hispanic & Latino populations in the US. Download Here Harm Reduction Awareness for Latino Communities This snapshot of information is intended to provide a quick resource to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on Harm Reduction Awareness for the Latino population. Download Here   Webinar Unmasking the Crisis: Exploring Intentional Substance Use Disorder Overdoses Among the Hispanic/Latino Population – Q&A Understanding the Factors, Addressing the Crisis, and Promoting Resilience Download Here SUD Stigma, Treatment, and Recovery for Hispanic/Latinos The National Hispanic/Latino ATTC, WESTAT, the National Hispanic/Latino MHTTC, and Shatterproof as part of the Partnerships for Equity to Eliminate Behavioral Health Disparities for Hispanic/Latino communities are presented in a three-part virtual learning series. This series is designed to enhance education and information related to risk factors that contribute to substance use disorders (SUD) among Hispanic/Latino communities, particularly focused on opioids and Fentanyl. The importance of crisis intervention strategies and skills helps to mitigate the cultural nuances of treatment and recovery. Lastly, the presenter discusses stigma, the 3 different types of stigmas, and findings from the stigma index produced by Shatterproof. The training will provide Behavioral Health providers (CHW’s, promotores, project coordinators, social workers, family members, etc.) a knowledge-based approach to early intervention and SUD identification for Hispanic and Latino community members and their families. Download Here A Cultural Adaptation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, (SBIRT) for Working with Hispanic and Latinx Communities Culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies are the means to ensure respectful and responsive services that enhance effective outcomes for racial, ethnic, and other underserved communities in behavioral health care. As such, being culturally informed when conducting evidence-based (EB) practices such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, (SBIRT) can help Hispanic and Latinx clients reduce their substance use. SBIRT is an evidence-based practice that helps practitioners identify and intervene with people whose pattern of substance use puts them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health and other psychosocial problems. The question is: How do we facilitate SBIRT without compromising the fidelity of the model while practicing culturally responsive care? This two-session webinar series reviews the current landscape of substance use and the benefits of culturally adapted evidence-based interventions that align with culturally and appropriate services standards, (CLAS). Further, the content informs on how a culturally informed framework can help meet the needs and enhance quality care among Hispanic communities at risk. Download Here Implications of the Opioid Crisis in the U.S. Latino Population This webinar discussed the implications of the opioid crisis in the Latino population in the US. It discussed the social and cultural factors that cause substance misuse in Latinos. Additionally, barriers to services and treatments are discussed, along with strategies on how to increase engagement and use of services. Download Here   Short Videos Harm Reduction In today’s video, we would like to discuss harm reduction and its importance and break down some of the stigma often associated with this topic. Download Here August is Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day This month our National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC would like to support August’s Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day, which takes place annually on August 31st. Download Here   Podcast Breaking the Silence: SUD and Stigma **DISCLAIMER: This episode talks about death and grief, and it may be upsetting to some listeners. ** In This English episode of Latinos Con Voz podcast, Christina Mancebo-Torres interviews Dr. Cristina Rabadan-Diehl, Associate Director for Clinical Trials at Westat, on the impact of stigma on individuals facing opioid use disorder and their families. Listen Here  

El Centro Nacional de Transferencia de Tecnología de Adicción Hispana y Latina (NHL ATTC) se enorgullece en presentar el Kit de Herramientas de Tendencias Emergentes de Crisis de Opioides, un recurso completo diseñado para equipar a las personas y las organizaciones con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para responder eficazmente a este panorama en constante cambio. Este kit de herramientas reúne fichas, podcasts, videos cortos y conocimientos de expertos, proporcionando una hoja de ruta para comprender, prevenir y tratar la adicción a los opioides. Los recursos están disponibles en inglés y español. Esperamos que estos recursos sean útiles para usted y para su proceso de curación. Por favor, compártelo con tu familia, amigos y colegas. Algunos de estos productos están disponibles en Inglés y Portugués. Manténganse seguros, sanos, y recuerden que todos estamos juntos en esto. ¡Gracias! Thank you! Este kit de herramientas también está disponible en Inglés Factsheets Naloxona Guía y Recursos Esta reseña informativa tiene por objeto proporcionar recursos a personas, padres, profesionales, y proveedores sobre la importancia del uso de la Naloxona entre los Latinos en Estados Unidos. Descárgalo Aquí Xilazina 101: El uso de la Xilazina y Su Impacto en las comunidades de los Estados Unidos Esta reseña de información tiene por objeto proporcionar recursos a las personas, padres, profesionales y proveedores sobre el uso de la xilazina y su impacto en las comunidades de Estados Unidos Descárgalo Aquí Hoja Informativa Sobre el Fentanilo Para los Proveedores Esta síntesis de información tiene por objeto proporcionar recursos a las personas, los padres, los profesionales y los proveedores sobre el consumo de fentanilo entre los Latinos en los Estados Unidos. Descárgalo Aquí Creando Conciencia Sobre La Reducción De Daños En Las Comunidades Latinas Esta reseña tiene como objetivo proporcionar recursos a individuos, padres, profesionales y proveedores sobre cómo crear conciencia de la Reducción de Daños en la población Latina. Descárgalo Aquí   Webinar Comprendiendo la Crisis de Opioides en la Población Latina de los Estados Unidos: Implicaciones y Recomendaciones Este webinario discutió las implicaciones de la crisis de opioides en la población Latina en los Estados Unidos. Se discutieron los factores sociales y culturales que causan el abuso de sustancias en los Latinos. Además, se discuten las barreras a los servicios y tratamientos, junto con estrategias sobre cómo aumentar la participación y el uso de los servicios. Descárgalo Aquí   Short Videos La Reducción de Daño En el video de hoy, vamos a platicar sobre la reducción de daño y su importancia al igual que desbaratar el estigma que comúnmente acompaña a este tema. Descárgalo Aquí Agosto es el Mes de Concientización sobre Sobredosis y el Día International de Concientización sobre Sobredosis Nuestros Centros Nacionales Hispano y Latino ATTC y PTTC desean apoyar el Mes de Concientización de Sobredosis del mes de agosto y el Día Internacional de Concientización de Sobredosis, que tiene lugar anualmente el 31 de agosto. Descárgalo Aquí   Podcast Rompiendo el Silencio (Episodio en Español de Latinos Con Voz podcast) **OJO: Este episodio habla sobre la muerte y el dolor y puede ser molesto para algunos oyentes** Episodio en Español de Latinos Con Voz podcast. En este episodio Christina Mancebo-Torres entrevista a la Dra. Cristina Rabadan-Diehl, Subdirectora de investigaciones clínicas en Westat, sobre el impacto del estigma en personas enfrentando el trastorno por uso de opioides y sus familias. Escúchalo Aquí

    This is the recording of the webinar held August 16, 2023, a PDF of the slides is also attached.

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on August 17, 2023. This discussion reviewed the article, “A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Opioid Agonist Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Populations.” Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36403456/ View the August 2023 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

  What Providers Needs to Know About Inhalants   The tip sheet provides information on commons types of inhalants, signs of misuse, common slang terms, short-term health effects, a description of Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, and treatment options for address inhalant use.     For questions about this tip sheet, please contact Andrew Kurtz, MA, LMFT ([email protected]).  

LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people.

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The August 2023 issue honors International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), opioid overdose prevention training on HealtheKnowledge, and the newest NIATx in New Places series blog post written by Lynn Madden, PhD, MPA.  And as always, you will find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!  

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the NEARCP, hosted the next webinar in a series of basic/universal TA sessions for criminal justice professionals titled “Incentives on a Dime”. This 1.5-hour session first focused on the science supporting the use of incentives and then took a deep dive into the creation, implementation, and delivery of incentives. Participants were provided with detailed handouts, a fully customized toolkit, and an array of new incentive-based skills.

This is the recording of the webinar held July 25, 2023 and a PDF of the slides used.        

This recording is part 1 of the CLAS Matters Series. The series aims to initiate conversations and yield compassionate outcomes within organizations and community providers to ensure services offered are inclusive, equitable, respectful, and available for marginalized populations.  This is one hour introductory session that provides a general overview about CLAS and the 15 standards. Watch the recording here!

This recording is part 2 of the CLAS Matters Series. The series aims to initiate conversations and yield compassionate outcomes within organizations and community providers to ensure services offered are inclusive, equitable, respectful, and available for marginalized populations.  This is a 90 minute session that introduces a framework to support cultural responsiveness. This session provides a greater understanding about the three major themes of the CLAS standards Watch the recording here!

Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. This two-part training was approved through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity.  

Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. This two-part training was approved through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity.

DESCRIPTION Xylazine (or “tranq”) is a non-opioid sedative and tranquilizer only approved for use in veterinary medicine. However, over the past several years, human consumption of xylazine has begun rapidly increasing. Although initially only identified in illicit drug supplies in limited areas, xylazine has been found in 48 states as of April 2023. Xylazine is frequently, though not exclusively, used in conjunction with opioids, particularly fentanyl—due to xylazine’s ability to prolong their effects. Xylazine use presents many potential dangers to people, including an increased risk of overdose and the development of necrotizing tissue damage. This webinar will bring together experts from across disciplines to discuss the history of xylazine use, what is known about its current scope of use and consequences, the effects of xylazine on people, and wound care and other harm reduction strategies. It will also offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions in a roundtable panel discussion format. OBJECTIVES Describe Xylazine and its history of use and consequences. Explain how harm reduction strategies need to be adapted for complications in Xylazine use. Describe the current trends that detail the scope and the extent of the Xylazine issue. PRESENTERS Jason Bienert, RN, CWCN Josh Esrick, MPP   DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) GUEST:  Gail Poirier, Section Chief, Strategic Intelligence Section (NIT) Jaclyn Iera, Program Manager, Office of Forensic Sciences   SAMHSA Jeanne Tuono, Assistant Regional Director (Region 3)

The 2018 Farm Bill has led to the introduction of several types of psychoactive cannabis products in the U.S. market. This presentation explores the diverse range of products that have recently become available and discusses the associated public health concerns. We will delve into a series of interconnected studies that investigate the marketing of Delta-8 THC, as marketing elements (such as products, prices, promotion, and placement) greatly influence usage, especially among young people. Further, we will explore potential policy solutions that may help mitigate these risks.   Presenter: Matthew Rossheim, PhD, MPH, CPH      

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on July 20, 2023. This discussion reviewed the article, “Meeting People Where They Are: Implementing Hospital-Based Substance Use Harm Reduction.” Article link: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-022-00594-9 View the July 2023 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

The National Hispanic/Latino ATTC, WESTAT, the National Hispanic/Latino MHTTC, and Shatterproof as part of the Partnerships for Equity to eliminate Behavioral Health Disparities for Hispanic/Latino communities are presented a three-part virtual learning series. This series is designed to enhance education and information related to risk factors that contribute to substance use disorders (SUD) among Hispanic/Latino communities, particularly focused on Opioid and Fentanyl. The importance of crisis intervention strategies and skills helps to mitigate the cultural nuances of treatment and recovery. Lastly, the presenter discusses stigma, the 3 different types of stigma, and findings from the stigma index produced by Shatterproof. The training will provide Behavioral Health providers (CHW’s, promotores, project coordinators, social workers, family members, etc.) a knowledge-based approach to early intervention and SUD identification for Hispanic and Latino community members and their families. Who should attend: Promotores, First Responders, Community Health Workers, Project Coordinators, Counselors, and Social Workers Learning Objectives: Identify the impact of Opioid and Fentanyl use among Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. Recognize the impact of treatment for an SUD Understand SUD stigma and how it manifests Recognize the importance of using non stigmatizing language for people who have an SUD   Part 1: Focus opioid misuse/Latino community/symptoms Recording: https://youtu.be/wOcx4XPnBG4   Part 2: Stigma focus/types of stigma/stigma index findings/using appropriate language Recording: https://youtu.be/U16TT4VUz54   Part 3: Treatment options/cultural considerations/recovery through the lens of Latinos/Hispanics Recording: Unavailable     About the Presenter: Dr. Fernando J. Gonzalez has more than 37 years of experience managing public health programs and projects in the United States, México, U.S.-México Border, and Global South Countries. He currently serves as Manager for the EMS Opioid Rapid Response and Prevention Program, UT Health Science Center San Antonio/Project Vida, El Paso, TX.  He is a graduate from the Medical School in Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, México, and holds an M.P.H. from the School of Public Health.

Question and Answer Webinar titled: Unmasking the Crisis: Exploring Intentional Substance Use Disorder Overdoses Among the Hispanic/Latino Population Understanding the Factors, Addressing the Crisis, and Promoting Resilience   About the Panelists DR. CRISTINA RABADAN-DIEHL, PHARMD, PHD, MPH After 25 years at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Rabadán-Diehl joined Westat in 2018. A multidisciplinary scientist with extensive experience in chronic non-communicable diseases and global health, Dr. Rabadán-Diehl serves as a scientific lead in several projects in addition to developing partnerships with domestic and international government and nongovernment stakeholders.   DR. FERNANDO J. GONZALEZ Dr. Fernando J. Gonzalez has more than 37 years of experience managing public health programs and projects in the United States, México, U.S.-México Border, and Global South Countries. He currently serves as Manager for the EMS Opioid Rapid Response and Prevention Program, UTHealth Science Center San Antonio/Project Vida, El Paso, TX.   DR. J ROCKY ROMERO, PHD, LMSW As the Owner and CEO of JR Romero & Associates, Dr. J. Rocky Romero has been a pioneer in the development, evaluation, and consultation of behavioral health programs for 22 years. A former Assistant Professor at the New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work in Albuquerque, NM, Dr. Romero has an extensive academic background in social work. In addition, he was a member of Governor Richardson's Higher Education Cultural Competency Taskforce. Resources Presentation Handouts: (Dr Gonzalez) and (Dr Rabadán Diehl) Hispanic health in the USA: a scoping review of the literature | Public Health Reviews | Full Text (biomedcentral.com) Putting Equitable Implementation Science Into Research and Practice (ssir.org) Evidence-Based Practices Registry (nlbha.org) Home | Suicide;StopIt NM (suicidestopitnm.com) Bienvenido Program Engages Latinx Communities to Implement Better Mental Health Interventions (ssir.org) Familia Adelante: A Substance Use Prevention and Stress Reduction Program for Latino Adolescents – NNEDShare

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 66: Neurodiversity and MI, with Deb Solomon In this episode, hosts Glenn and Sebastian welcome Deb Solomon to the podcast. Deb is a social worker in Adult Care and presents workshops on neurodiversity and executive functioning. Here, she shares her personal story of her own diagnosis with ADHD in 2020, and how that sparked her interest in setting up and serving as the chair of a UK group of neurodivergent social workers (through the British Association of Social Workers). She also talks about gender differences in ADHD, how her own diagnosis changed the way she approached her work, what an MI practitioner should know when working with clients who are neurodiverse, how neurodiversity impacts ambivalence, media attention toward neurodiversity, and what’s helped her that might help others.