News and Updates

"From September 2019 to September 2020, the @CDCgov reported nearly 90,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. These latest data on the nation’s opioid crisis offer another stark reminder that help is desperately needed in communities across the country." https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2021/06/10/u-s-surgeon-general-on-emotional-well-being-and-fighting-the-opioid-epidemic/

The Region 10 Opioid Summit is an opportunity for professionals from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Indian Nations to meet and explore ways to address the opioid crisis. The Summit will be held August 3-5, 2021 in a virtual format. Learn more at http://region10opioidsummit.org/

Opioid Overdoses Increasing Rapidly Across The Mountain West https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/health/2021-05-27/opioid-overdoses-increasing-rapidly-across-the-mountain-west

Reminder: The Partnerships for Success Law Enforcement Grant application deadline is June 2, 2021 at 7:00am. Learn more at https://prevention.odp.idaho.gov/odp-grant-opportunities/

North Idaho teenagers overdosing on fentanyl as counterfeit pills circulate via @KHQLocalNews https://www.khq.com/news/north-idaho-teenagers-overdosing-on-fentanyl-as-counterfeit-pills-circulate/article_ba1ca436-b295-11eb-970e-0f01b706f352.html