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New San Diego Grand Jury Report on Marijuana - San Diego police and the county sheriff should collaborate to crack down on unlicensed cannabis delivery services and smoke shops that illegally sell synthetic CBD, the county grand jury says in a new report. The report also recommends the city and county evaluate and document the impacts of cannabis legalization on their finances and local law enforcement efforts. The county is also asked to analyze impacts on health care.
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Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer,(a non-opioid), which is sometimes mixed with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Although xylazine is prevalent in other areas in the United States, San Diego County has not seen a significant number of cases. Due to the increase presence of xylazine, it is important that San Diego County be aware ofthe issues with xylazine and be proactive in its response.
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Chief Medical Officer for CCR, Dr. Roneet Lev, an expert in emergency and addiction medicine, takes you on a journey through real-life cannabis related case reports from the emergency department, including cases involving pregnant patients.
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CCR has been asked to act as a consultant for the Advanced Behavioral Health Prevention California ABHPC. The ABHPC is funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) with TTA administered through the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS). The CARS ABHPC TTA team works in coordination with DHCS and with a pool of expert consultants to provide services. These consultants will help develop primary prevention within the State.
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Opioid misuse remains a major problem in the United States, causing significant impacts for individuals, families, friends, employers, co-workers, and neighbors. No one is immune to its devastating effects. View this report to see how it has impacted San Diego County.
Here you can find substance use and medication assisted treatment (MAT) resources in San Diego County for you or someone you love to access help. These facilities or clinics are where individuals with substance use disorders can receive medical care, counseling, and medications that help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. These medications are often used as part of a broader treatment plan to support individuals in their recovery.
The map also displays where naloxone is publicly available. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain medications like oxycodone, can cause respiratory depression, which is the leading cause of death in opioid overdose. Naloxone works by binding to the same receptors in the brain that opioids bind to, effectively reversing and blocking the effects of the opioids. For instructions on administering naloxone, please view the following video in English or Spanish.
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