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URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/behind-the-numbers-falling-overdos
 e-rates-and-drug-supply-changes/
SUMMARY:Behind the Numbers: Falling Overdose Rates and Drug Supply Changes
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta\, a national leader in overdose preve
 ntion\, for an eye-opening look at how science and community partnerships 
 are saving lives. Dr. Dasgupta directs the UNC Street Drug Analysis Lab\, 
 a groundbreaking public service that tests the street drug supply with ato
 mic precision. To date\, the lab has analyzed more than 16\,000 samples fr
 om nearly 200 health providers across 40+ states\, giving health departmen
 ts\, hospitals\, and community organizations real-time data to prevent ove
 rdoses. Dr. Dasgupta believes in “science in service” - listening to c
 ommunities with humility and building solutions that respond to their need
 s. Don’t miss this chance to discover how UNC research is making a diff
 erence in curbing opioid deaths across North Carolina and the nation. In 
 this session\, you will:\n\nLearn what’s really in today’s street drug
  supply - and why it matters.\nUnderstand the latest trends in overdose pr
 evention and addiction treatment.\nExplore the human impact of three decad
 es of intergenerational grief caused by the overdose crisis.\nHear what’
 s working in North Carolina and which communities are still at risk.\n\nTh
 is event is free to the public. Local community members involved in substa
 nce abuse programs or healthcare\, as well as professionals in public heal
 th and social work\, including faculty and staff from UNC's Departments of
  Social Work\, Public Health\, and Public Policy\, won't want to miss this
  Research Week event. \nRegister today
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CATEGORIES:In-person Event,The William and Ida Friday Center
LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Dr.\, Chapel Hill\, N
 orth Carolina\, 27517\, United States
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