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Today is World AIDS Day! Share the https://locator.hiv.gov/ with anyone that might be searching for HIV testing or other services.

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Quitting opioids can be easier when you quit tobacco. Providers: Get tips for talking to your patients about quitting tobacco: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA18-5069QG

Implementing Tobacco Cessation Programs in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings|SAMHSA
This quick guide contains an overview of the challenges associated with tobacco cessation and the benefits of being tobacco-free for individuals as well as those of a smoke-free workplace. It also includes tips that substance use disorder treatment settings can use to implement their own tobacco ces...

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Immediate crisis counseling for those affected by the earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska. Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/earthquakes

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SAMHSA's National Prevention Week (NPW) webinar series is back! This series provides information and resources to help raise awareness and educate communities on prevention topics. Watch the archived videos today: https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week/webinars

NPW Webinars | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Our webinars provide information and resources to states, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) grantees, and local community-based organizations to raise awareness and educate communities on prevention topics.

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World AIDS Day is December 1st! As you prepare for the day, check out HIV.gov's Basics Page for HIV facts: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics

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Opioid use disorder does not discriminate. Give your loved ones living with opioid use disorder recommendations during their pregnancy, and its effects on their babies with these NEW “Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby: Opioids in Pregnancy” factsheets: http://bit.ly/HealthyPregnancyOUD

Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby Fact Sheets|SAMHSA
This series of four fact sheets emphasizes the importance of continuing a mother's treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) throughout pregnancy. The series includes information on OUD and pregnancy, OUD treatment, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and considerations to address before hospital discharge.

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SAMHSA Blog

Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs – National Prescription Take Back Day 2018

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 By;: SAMHSA

Prescription drug misuse continues to be a major public health problem in the United States, specifically prescription pain relievers. Misuse of prescription pain relievers represents the second most common type of illicit drug use. Prescription drug misuse is use of a drug in any way not directed by a doctor or other prescriber. This includes: […] Read the Full Story...

Last Updated: 09/15/2017