News & Events
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October is National Substance Use Prevention month. CCR is proud to be a co-host of San Diego's Red Ribbon Luncheon along with the DEA and HIDTA. October 9th we will celebrate the life of DEA Special Agent "Kiki" Camarena. This is an opportunity to honor prevention, law enforcement and community members with awards highlighting their impactful work educating and informing our youth about the dangers of substance use. October 23 - 31 is National Red Ribbon week, CCR staff will be out in the community advocating for our youth.
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The Department proposes to include additional cannabinoids in the definition of “THC” or “THC or comparable cannabinoid” defined at Health and Safety Code section 111920(l). The proposed additional cannabinoids cause intoxication at various levels, as supported by scientific and clinical research data. These cannabinoids have similar chemical structures to cannabinoids known to cause intoxication. Additionally, the proposed cannabinoids can cause serious side effects including seizures, organ damage, hallucinations, paranoia, vomiting, agitation, and in extreme cases even death, all of which are signs of intoxication that has led to an increase in hospitalization, poisoning, and increased emergency department visits across California and nationwide, highlighting the urgent need for regulation.
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Yesterday CCR, San Diego County officials, Prevention, Harm reduction groups, Law Enforcment and Families placed 1203 flags on the County building lawn to commemorate the lives lost to overdose. Multiple agencies were on hand to distribute resources to the community. On Saturday, the County building will be lit up purple to commemorate the offficial International Ovedose Awareness Day on August 31.
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The Center for Community Research, the County of San Diego, and other substance use and overdose prevention groups launched a new digital map to help individuals find resources, including medication assisted treatment facilities, naloxone vending machines and prescription drug drop off locations! Check out the map at: bit.ly/4frkv3r
#LiveWellPartnerStories San Diego Countywide Media Advocacy
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Center for Community Research, DEA, HIDTA, County Public Health Officials and local families will be recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, August 29 at the County Administration Center, (CAC). 1600 Pacific Highway, northwest lawn. We will be placing flags for each life lost in 2023. Resource tables will have prevention, treatment and harm reduction materials a press conference will be held at 9 AM.
For more information and prevention materials visit suopt.org
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