Events

Xylazine, Fentanyl and Novel Potent Opioids: An Overview and Strategies to Address Drug Additives

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route Six, Carmel, NY 10512

09:30 – 10:00             Registration, Coffee and Networking

10:00 – 10:15              Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:15 – 10:30              Expert Statements

10:30 – 11:45              Lauren Johnson, MA, CASAC

11:45 – 12:00              Questions and Evaluations

The increasing presence of Xylazine, Fentanyl and Novel Potent Opioids in the illicit drug supply requires education and strategies to help reduce negative outcomes.

The training is intended for a diverse audience of consumers, community members and professionals. The course will introduce the concept of harm reduction, frame the current issues with drug adulterants, and offer evidence-based and promising practice strategies to reduce negative outcomes of adulterants. 

Resource table with Naloxone, drug testing kits, Deterra bags, and other prevention and harm reduction materials will be available.

OASAS CASAC Renewal hours pending. OASAS CPP/CPS Initial & Renewal hours pending. 

Registration $20.00. To receive a certificate, participants must arrive on time and attend the entire conference. No certificates for partial attendance will be given. For more information, contact the Prevention Council of Putnam at (845) 225-4646. Seating is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required.