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Women and the Overdose Crisis: A Look at Tampa BayDuring this month in which we honor mothers, we turn our attention to women in our communities impacted by substance use and the overdose crisis. In preparation for celebrating a day that is dedicated to love and...
Addictive Leadership: Michael Brody-WaiteIn his keynote at this year's luncheon, Michael Brody-Waite shared his remarkable journey from homeless drug addict to Inc 500 founder, revealing how the principles that saved his life in recovery became the foundation of...
Some normal / common responses you might experience from a crisis impacting your community may include (Canadian Red Cross): Trouble sleeping Muscle tension and bodily pains Headaches Difficulty concentrating Guilt Anger Sadness Trying to avoid being reminded of...
We have recently received questions about requirements for opioid settlement funds that Florida has received. The Purdue bankruptcy claim was filed so early that the Purdue portion of the opioid settlement funds was never included in the disbursement. The Summary...
POLICIES IMPACTING THE OPIOID CRISIS In the recent legislative session, 183 bills impacted the opioid crisis, with 177 addressing substantive policy and six focusing on appropriations. Interestingly, those bills that explicitly mention โfentanylโ or โopioidsโ are...
ONEbox Request FormJoin us this summer as we launch Live Tampa Bay's Lifesaving Initiative. We will be distributing emergency opioid overdose reversal kits equipped with PPE and brief instructional videos in English and Spanish, while also educating employers and...
2024 ANNUAL LEADERS' LUNCHEON AWARDEES Congratulations to the awardees of the 2024 Annual Leaders' Luncheon! Live Tampa Bay recognizes their influence, contributions, and service to the behavioral health field in the Tampa Bay Region.Gail Ryder David Pizzo Life of...
With a sold-out crowd of diverse leaders, the Annual Leaders' Luncheon to End Overdose was a powerful opportunity to reflect on our achievements, celebrate our collective efforts, and galvanize our commitment to the work that lies ahead. Together, we took stock of...
In a first of its kind study, released just last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) examined recovery in our country. Hereโs what they found: (1)According SAMHSA, a system of care, or infrastructure, that is...
Programs that integrate behavioral health with primary care, address minority stress, and use a trauma-informed create a climate of greater acceptance] and supportiveness that is associated with lower odds of substance use and has have the most potential to[ produce effective, long-term benefits for LGBTQ-identified people with opioid use disorders.
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