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Click below to listen to William's story as he shares his path of recovery and his journey of giving back to his community. Listen to Will’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....

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Click below to listen to William's story as he shares his path of recovery and his journey of giving back to his community. Listen to Will’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....
The First Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit has a new date! Save the date for January 10th and . You will hear from former DEA Agent, Steven Peterson about the fentanyl crisis, what trends we have seen and what we can expect to see in the future....
Cesar Rodriguez, a loving father and husband shares his inspiring story of how he was able to turn his life around after 17 years of heroin use. Listen to Cesar’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....
Law enforcement and first responders play an essential role in the fight against opioid overdose deaths. In fact, they save lives every day: data show there are 34 9-1-1 calls a day that lead to successful overdose reversals. That’s 12,449 people a year in the...
Understanding where the most overdoses are occurring can help law enforcement and first responders respond to overdoses appropriately. The information can help identify trends and patterns in overdoses, as well as foster collaboration between law enforcement, first...
Join the Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee for the First Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit Luncheon. and hear from former DEA Agent, Steven Peterson about the fentanyl crisis, what trends we have seen and what we can expect to see in...
As the Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee is gearing up for their first annual summit, click here to learn the tactics law enforcement and first responder agencies are employing to combat the opioid crisis. To register for the . If you...
I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved one’s safely through the storm. With the threat of high winds and storm surge behind us, I am looking forward to beginning the recovery process. I am eager to clear away the downed branches, empty the fridge, move my...
Mark your calendars for our second Annual Regional Leaders Luncheon on March 9, 2023! Registration information will be forthcoming. September is both National Recovery Month, and Suicide Awareness Month. If you are in a crisis, call or text the the national...
These numbers point to important opportunities to connect those whose drug use has become life-threatening to treatment or recovery resources. Of those who stay alive through their addiction, 3 of 4 of those with substance use disorders do recovery according to a...
A nurse with substance use disorder--Ashley Howard was afraid her career would be over. Instead, she shares a story of receiving life-saving support from her employer during one of the toughest times. Listen to Ashley’s story below and visit our Public Awareness...
Emergency Response Providers play an important role in the opioid epidemic. That’s why the Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee of Live Tampa Bay is honored to host the first annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit: “Fentanyl: A National...
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