2021 Opioid Misuse & Overdose Prevention Summit — Speaker Highlight: NCDHHS Secretary, Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH. opioidpreventionsummit.org/dt_team/dr-man… #NCOpioidSummit #OPSummit #OpioidSummit

Daryl kicked off the #NCOpioidSummit with a very educational and insightful presentation. "We can't pretend race and socio-economic class don't matter when discussing the opioid crisis."

North Carolina leaders, including Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. are taking the virtual stage today at the 2021 Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit! #NCOpioidSummit

This year’s Opioid Prevention Summit is about more than just opioids, it's about bolstering equity, centering lived experiences, and addressing Poly-drug use. Two thirds of overdoses involve multiple substances.

Coffee and Conversation: Lobby Meet and Greet! Attendees are enjoying their morning coffee, chatting with other attendees, joining in on discussion about the Summit, and networking in our Virtual Lobby Meet and Greet. #NCOpioidSummit

Attendees are engaging in a rich conversation in the live chat about the #NCOpioidSummit. Hear announcements, ask questions, and engage with planning committee members, and learn about the leaderboard and prizes during this mornings Summit highlight session.

Learn about the Role that Pharmacists play in Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. Get updates about NCAP programming and initiatives in last year that have championed pharmacists' role in harm reduction and preventing opioid overdose. #NCOpioidSummit

Poly-Substance Use Trends in NC There has been an upward trend of ploy substance use among those who fatally overdosed in North Carolina. This session reviews the trends in polysubstance use and how polysubstance use differs among individuals and communities. #NCOpioidSummit

#NCOpioidSummit Legislative Remarks The legislative panel will include North Carolina General Assembly member Gale Adcock who will discuss policy priorities for the substance use and overdose epidemic.

There’s No Such Thing as a Single-Drug Epidemic: Addressing Polysubstance Use in Policy and Practice This session will discuss polysubstance use and its implications for policy and practice, and provide a concise overview of medical literature covering multiple drug classes.

Navigating Substance Use, Treatment, and Pregnancy Attendees will hear from experts at a perinatal substance use treatment program in Western NC, as well as harm reductionists and people with their own experiences navigating drug use, treatment, and pregnancy #NCOpioidSummit

Thank you Gale Adcock for speaking at the #NCOpioidSummit this afternoon!

Welcome to the Third and final day of the #NCOpioidSummit Attendees are enjoying their morning coffee, chatting with new colleagues, joining in on discussions about the Summit, networking, and winning prizes during this mornings summit highlight session!

Prevention and Treatment in Juvenile Justice System Young drug users, often experience a range of consequences, including substance dependency and time in the juvenile justice system. This session will show how prevention and treatment services are provided to this population.

The Reality of Re-entry" 95% of all individuals who are incarcerated will return to their communities at some point. In this session, panelists will discuss re-entry from incarceration from policy to personal experiences and the importance of providing resources #NCOpioidSummit

A Look at Jail-Based Programs: This session will highlight an array of evidence-based, substance use programming within local jails, in which various practices are incorporated to increase experiential learning and wellness. #NCOpioidSummit

Join us for the #NCOpioidSummit Closing Plenary. We will have Remarks from Leadership, a deeper look into the OAP (Opioid Action Plan) 2.0, and a riveting Conversation about Equity, with our two keynote speakers: Haner Hernandez and, Tracie Gardner.

Thanks Gayle Hurd for being the Emcee at this year's #NCOpioidSummit!

Thank you to one of the Keynote speakers at this years #NCOpioidSummit, Haner Hernandez! Attendees loved hearing what had to say.

Thank you to another of our Keynote Speakers, Tracie Gardner for helping close out this years #NCOpioidSummit! The live chat were Enthralled by your words.