Overdose Prevention Sites

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Legislature’s Override of Governor’s H. 72 Veto for a Overdose Prevention Center 06/18/2024

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak holds a media availability to make a statement on the legislature’s successful override of the Governor’s veto of H.72, the bill that allows an Overdose Prevention Center pilot to be established in Burlington. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is joined by Mike LaChance, Burlington Fire Chief.

Vermont Interfaith Action: Faith and Climate Action 03/19/2024

Host Debbie Ingram, Executive Director of VIA, chats with VIA Leaders Rev. Devon Thomas, Catherine Bock, and Nancy McClellan to discuss faith and climate action.

Decriminalize Vermont: decrimvermont.org
Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org

More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org

Vermont Interfaith Action: Legislative Priorities 01/18/2024

Host Debbie Ingram, Executive Director of VIA, chats with Rev. Elissa Johnk, VIA Board Member, about legislative priorities in the ongoing legislative session.

Decriminalize Vermont: decrimvermont.org
Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org

More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org

Addiction Recovery Channel: Daniel Franklin Announces Recovery Vermont's Leadership Conference 02/25/2022

From Daniel Franklin:

"In this segment, Daniel Franklin, vice president of VAMHAR and Recovery Vermont, tells the story of the founding of Jenna's Promise and the creation of the recovery village being built in Vermont's Lamoille Valley. He shares his vision for the future of the recovery field and the importance of connection and community to recovery from addictions and other challenges. Franklin then announces Recovery Vermont's Leadership conference taking place on April 4th, which will feature Sam Quinones, Johann Hari, and Kesha Ram, and will spotlight the recovery village as a promising model for community responses to the addiction epidemic."

Addiction Recovery Channel: Opioids, Stimulants and Overdose Death - The Evidence in Favor of Overdose Prevention Sites with Dr. Richard Rawson 01/21/2022

From Ed Baker:

"Host, Ed Baker, and his distinguished guest, Dr. Richard Rawson, discuss the overwhelming tsunami of drug overdose fatality in America and Vermont. The tragic facts in Vermont are focused on closely, as well as Vermont’s responses in terms of policy and interventions over the course of the epidemic. Special focus is placed on the life saving potential of Overdose Prevention Sites and the need to immediately implement these in Vermont.

Dr. Rawson has conducted an extensive portfolio of research on methamphetamine, including projects on behavioral and medication treatments. Dr. Rawson was a member of the Federal Methamphetamine Advisory Group for Attorney General Janet Reno, and during the past decade, he has worked with NIDA, SAMHSA, the US State Department, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime on international substance abuse research and training projects, exporting US technology and addiction science throughout the world. He has published 3 books, 40 book chapters and over 240 professional papers and annually conducts numerous workshops, paper presentations and training sessions."

Addiction Recovery Channel: Preventing Overdose Fatalities with Overdose Prevention Sites with Dr. Dan Ciccarone 12/17/2021

Ed Baker hosts an analysis of the overwhelming rate of drug overdose fatality in America and Vermont and the pressing evidence supporting overdose prevention sites.

Ed’s guest is Dan Ciccarone, MD, MPH. Dr. Ciccarone is a recognized international scholar focused upon the medical, public health and public policy dimensions of substance use, risk and consequences.

Dr. Ciccarone discusses his work researching the development of the public health crisis we are experiencing in America and Vermont today. He explains the confluence of pharmaceutical opioids, heroin, fentanyl and stimulant use and overdose, and the costs in human lives. Harm Reduction interventions are explored, with emphasis on Overdose Prevention Sites.

Addiction Recovery Channel: Stigma, Addiction, and Overdose Prevention Sites - A Conversation with John Kelly 11/30/2021

Join Ed Baker for a discussion with John Kelly, PhD, Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute.

Dr. Kelly discusses his contributions to understanding the process of addiction and the forces of stigma that continue to harm people with Substance Use Disorder.

Dr. Kelly explains how stigma can cause a failure to accurately assess scientific data and implement appropriate programming, such as Overdose Prevention Sites. Healing from addiction is also discussed, with a focus upon Alcoholics Anonymous and its unequaled success rate.

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