We are a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization working to addressing substance use issues in Dare County.
PREVENT
Reduce the supply of substances.
Increase the use of opioid-sparing pain treatment.
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Continue to develop provider training on multi-modal evidence-based pain treatment for different populations including the elderly and people with substance use disorders.
Reduce the supply of substances.
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Provide tools to the community about safe storage and disposal of opioids.
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Conduct trafficking investigation and enforcement to curb the flow of diverted prescription drugs and illicit drugs.
Avert future addiction by supporting youth and families.
Reduce youth misuse of substances.
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Continue youth/parent-oriented programs aimed at reducing substance.
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Identify and disseminate curriculum to address mental heath needs including emotional modulation and resiliency.
Prevent trauma, including ACEs, and increase resiliency to trauma.
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Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences and increase resiliency to trauma.
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Work with families with children in foster care or at-risk of having children placed out of the home.
Improve prenatal, maternal and infant care for women with substance use disorders.
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Train providers who work with pregnant women on substance use disorder treatment, eliminating stigma, and implementing plans of safe care.
