Friday, August 17, 2018
Public health and safety leaders gathered in Carmel Aug. 14 for the Public Safety and Public Health Opioid Conference to address the opioid epidemic in Indiana and discuss potential solutions for Hoosier communities.
According to WFYI, more than 300 people attended the second year of this training event titled “Community Solutions: United to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.” Attendees included law enforcement, health care providers and educators.
Erasing the stigma associated with addiction and treatment and getting agencies to work together were the key themes of the conference. The goal of this event was to unite public safety and health officials to serve as strategic partners in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
The keynote presentation, “Early Interventions: Rethinking Collaborations for Communities of Recovery,” featured Michele Selig Worobiec, chief counsel for Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities. Worobiec spoke on the importance of collaboration and early intervention to combat opioid abuse.
Success stories about stigma reduction, drug courts, jail treatment and emergency room follow ups were featured during the conference. Discussions on prevention and treatment programs from throughout Indiana were also highlighted.
Click here to view the full agenda of this event.
