Substance Misuse and Abuse

CANNABIS 101: TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES

November 14th, 2025|Categories: Cannabis Education, Recorded Presentations, Substance Misuse and Abuse|

The use and normalization of cannabis for recreation and medical purposes have increased since it was legalized in Washington State. Join the Washington Poison Center to learn about what cannabis is and how it works in the body, its legal status, different modes of use, and recent trend data. Please note that this presentation will NOT provide advice on "how to use” cannabis. VIEW PRESENTATION

OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING

January 24th, 2025|Categories: Narcan Training, Opioid Education, Recorded Presentations, Substance Misuse and Abuse|

Join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. This online training will include information about what an opioid overdose looks like and why the addition of fentanyl increases the danger of a deadly overdose. Information on how to obtain Narcan at no charge will be provided. VIEW PRESENTATION

UNDERSTANDING OPIOIDS AND OPIATES: HOW DID WE GET HERE?

March 29th, 2024|Categories: Opioid Education, Recorded Presentations, Substance Misuse and Abuse|

Every day we see news stories about the opioid epidemic, overdosing, and fears about fentanyl. As alarming as this is, it is not the first time that the United States has experienced high levels of opioid use. Join Alex Sirotzki, with the Washington Poison Center, as we explore lessons learned from this historical journey. Participants will deepen their understanding of various opiates and opioids, including fentanyl, and separate myth from fact. VIEW PRESENTATION

OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING

January 31st, 2024|Categories: General, Recorded Presentations, Substance Misuse and Abuse|

Join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. This online training will include information about what an opioid overdose looks like and why the addition of fentanyl increases the danger of a deadly overdose. Information on how to obtain Narcan at no charge will be provided. VIEW PRESENTATION

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