Wyoming Rx Abuse Stakeholders
News
White House Releases a National Response Plan to Address Fentanyl/Xylazine Combination
July 11, 2023
The Office of National Drug Control Policy released a National Response Plan to coordinate a whole-of- government response against the threat of the dangerous and deadly mix of xylazine with fentanyl.
FDA Approves New Buprenorphine Treatment Option for OUD
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved buprenorphine extended-release injection (Brixadi®) for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD). Brixadi® is approved in both weekly and monthly subcutaneous injectable formulations at varying doses.
Events
August 31, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)
IOAD is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remembering those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. This year's theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis.
September 29-October 1, 2023
Rocky Mountain Symposium - Denver, CO
Learn about the latest, most effective strategies for addiction treatment and behavioral health, and how to address the significant challenges that must overcome from national experts.
October 6-12, 2023
NAADAC Annual Conferene
Join nationally recognized speakers, NAADAC and NCC AP leadership, and over a thousand fellow addiction professionals at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, CO. Earn up to 51 CEs!
Facts
DEA collected more than 663,725 pounds of unwanted or unneeded medications during the April 22, 2023 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, approved for treating severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain. It is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Most recent cases of fentanyl-related harm, overdose, and death in the U.S. are linked to illegally made fentanyl.
The "They Didn't Know" campaign provides education on the many things teens and young adults should know about prescription drugs.
The Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center's Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Toolkit is a resource for stakeholders engaged in prevention efforts.
Get Involved
In 2008, prescription drug overdose deaths in Wyoming were at an unprecedented and dramatic all-time high. The alarming number of deaths were impacting people of all walks of life, in every corner of our state. Unlike many other “street drugs” like methamphetamine & cocaine, prescription drug abuse was destroying and taking lives. Law enforcement, health officials, and many others were trying to understand the cause and how best to combat this emerging crisis. In response, a handful of stakeholders decided it was time to bring together the best expertise possible to help address this significant public health and safety issue. Since 2008, the Wyoming Rx Abuse Stakeholders (RAS) members from across Wyoming have gathered to discuss the origin & scope of the problem, prevention measures and solutions, education strategies, and tools and resources to curb this serious problem. Today, with the assistance of many people throughout the State, the RAS task force diligently continues their effort to protect the people of Wyoming from the real dangers of prescription medication abuse and misuse.
If you would like information about the RAS or are interested in joining the task force, please click the link below to contact us.
Fact #1
On October 26, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a national emergency.
Fact #2
A person who takes a controlled prescription medication that was not prescribed for them by a medical professional can potentially be fined or put in jail.
Fact #3
Non-medical use of stimulants for cognitive enhancement poses potential health risks, including addiction, cardiovascular events, and psychosis.
They Didn't Know Education Campaign
The "They Didn't Know" campaign provides education on the many things teens and young adults should know about prescription drugs. Be in the know, and find out more about prescription and opioid abuse and misuse by following "They Didn't Know" at https://theydidntknowwyo.org/
