Substance Use
‘Dopesick’ follow-up, ‘Raising Lazarus,’ tells the stories of the helpers in the opioid crisis
In the 2018 bestseller, “Dopesick,” Beth Macy takes a sweeping look at the opioid crisis – its beginnings, the proliferation of opioid addiction, and its effects on individuals, families and communities. Her recent release, “Raising Lazarus,” features the volunteers and workers who reach out to those addicted to opioids with the goal of harm reduction.…
Read MoreREVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Training in Alberta
On April 28, 2022, Prevention Services traveled to the Alberta Fire Department in Alberta, Va. REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Training for Virginia was taught in-person to first responders present. This training is offered at no cost to the community.
Read MoreOver 200 Lock & Talk Boxes Distributed
Southside Behavioral Health attended an MC Dean, a local contractor, safety briefing meeting in Boydton. Prevention Specialist and Lock and Talk VA trainer, Aimee Wootton talked about Virginia’s suicide prevention initiative Lock and Talk VA. This program is designed to raise awareness and prevent suicide by supplying members of the community with no-cost medication locking…
Read MoreSBH Battles Opioid Addiction with Office-Based Opioid Treatment Services
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA – In our ongoing effort to combat the opioid epidemic and improve community health outcomes, Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) reopened Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Services to individuals in Halifax, Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties during the first week November. “Our goal is to continue to grow and meet the needs of…
Read MoreSafe Drug Disposal
October 23, 2021, is recognized as National Drug Take-Back Day. On this day across the nation, Drug Enforcement Agents and our local law enforcement agencies collect unused, expired, or unwanted drugs. Due to COVID restrictions where in-person events are limited, we want to raise awareness of how and where to properly dispose of unused, expired,…
Read MoreNational Drug Take-Back Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s 20th National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 24, 2021.
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