CARES

11/25/2022

Did you know? The Health Department has Narcan? Just ask.

02/09/2021

the Health Department continues to provide Narcan to the community and individuals. Just ask.

10/20/2020

Please be aware: A new drug being called “purple heroin” has been linked to overdoses in Michigan this month. The name “purple heroin” comes from the drugs purple hue. It has been identified that the new drug contains the synthetic opioid fentanyl, acetaminophen, and a new drug called brorphine, among other substances. Brorphine is relatively new fentanyl alternative, first cited in a scientific report in 2018, according to information form the Drug Enforcement Administration. Varun Vohra, a director of the Michigan Poison Center at Wayne State University, states that brorphine is a strong synthetic opioid that is not authorized for any medical uses. Although data is limited, brorphine overdoses should respond to normal naloxone dosing. Brorphine is structurally different from fentanyl, and it is not easily discernible in normal hospital blood tests. Brorphine has been connected to multiple overdoses and one death in Michigan, as well as seven deaths in other states (one in Arizona, three in Minnesota, and three in Minneapolis).
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07/08/2020

Folks, we are losing way too many people to overdoses in Clark County since COVID 19 came to the community. Isolation kills. Reach out to experienced peer recovery coaches and other resources. Help is available.

04/29/2020

There is help out there...

“This is a difficult time for many people, especially those that are working through addiction. We want you to know that there is help available. Watch this video to hear from someone that knows your struggle first-hand and has fought through to recovery. https://t.co/IC8ZtJORbt”

04/09/2020

Harm reduction services including Narcan and supplies will be at The Alley (First Baptist Church) April 9 from 4-6.

04/07/2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be especially threatening to those who smoke to***co, ma*****na or v**e due to the diseases attach on the lungs. Additionally, people with opioid use disorder (OUD) may also be vulnerable with the effects that those drugs take on respiratory and pulmonary health.
Please be careful: Wash your hands; social distance atleast 6' apart; stay in place if you can. If you have any symptoms, call 812 524-4266 for someone to talk to.

03/17/2020

Please share with someone you know who might be able to use this information.

Online AA Meetings During COVID-19 Online Meetings Directory http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php Speaker Tape Websites https://www.aaspeaker.com/ https://hacoaa.org/archives/speakers/ https://www.recoveryaudio.org/ Speaker Tape Apps AA Audio Companion Google Play- https://play.google...

03/14/2020

if your group is cancelled during this public health event, please consider visiting some online groups.

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