Opioid overdose has long been a leading cause of death, especially among Americans under 50. The current “4th wave” of the epidemic—marked by potent fentanyl analogues, stimulant co-use, and contamination with substances like xylazine—makes treatment increasingly difficult. While evidence-based tools like buprenorphine, methadone, naloxone, and harm reduction remain essential, access is often blocked by insurance … Read more
On July 21st, NCACC is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to host Working Together to End Stigma: Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition Meeting. The meeting has both virtual and in person options for participation and will take place from 9:00-12:00 and focus on addressing stigma related to drug … Read more
Opioid overdose has long been a leading cause of death, especially among Americans under 50. The current “4th wave” of the epidemic—marked by potent fentanyl analogues, stimulant co-use, and contamination with substances like xylazine—makes treatment increasingly difficult. While evidence-based tools like buprenorphine, methadone, naloxone, and harm reduction remain essential, access is often blocked by insurance … Read more
Perinatal Substance Use Disorders 101 provides a foundational knowledge of substance use disorders in pregnant mothers and provides learners with the tools and information needed to provide safe, evidence-based care. Topics will include epidemiology, screening, and treatments such as medication for opioid use disorder. Emphasis will be placed on barriers to care, harm reduction in … Read more
This is the first in a two-part series focused on the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and others assigned female at birth. We will describe trends for incarceration and criminal legal involvement during pregnancy, including the intersection of perinatal incarceration and substance use disorders, and highlight pregnancy and birth disparities that exist for … Read more
If you're ready to learn how to find funding sources and write winning grant proposals, you've come to the right place. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession … Read more
Opioid overdose has long been a leading cause of death, especially among Americans under 50. The current “4th wave” of the epidemic—marked by potent fentanyl analogues, stimulant co-use, and contamination with substances like xylazine—makes treatment increasingly difficult. While evidence-based tools like buprenorphine, methadone, naloxone, and harm reduction remain essential, access is often blocked by insurance … Read more
This is the second in a two-part series focused on the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and others assigned female at birth. We will describe trends in access to contraception, menstrual health, menopause care, and other elements of sexual and reproductive health care during incarceration and criminal legal involvement and highlight reproductive health … Read more
Join NCCU and NCCHCA for the third annual Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Conference (MOUD) on Sept 4, 2025 in Chapel Hill, NC. Our theme this year is “From Insight to Impact: Ending the Opioid Crisis Through Multisectoral Partnerships.” We are excited to offer multiple breakout sessions with several learning tracks, as well as insightful … Read more
RAI would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Summit event “How to Build Recovery Communities” on Sept 11-12, 2025 @ at the Hilton North Hills in Raleigh, NC. The Summit is designed for people from all sectors to come together and discuss recovery solutions that can benefit our state. This event is an … Read more