News & Events
Much of our work involves measuring the difference others make. Getting involved and making our own difference is also an important part of who we are as individuals and as an organization.
Join us for the Red Ribbon Luncheon and Award ceremony October 9th. The San Diego region celebrates the life of DEA Special Agent "Kiki" Camarena where we recognize the excellent work of our Community, Prevention and Law Enforcement partners.
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Marijuana use in pregnancy has been linked to such adverse outcomes for the baby as lower birthweight, pretermbirth and higher admission rates to neonatal intensive care units. Click here for news story.
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Save the Date September 17th from 11am to 1pm. We have a Special CPHI Youth Access Workgroup (YAW) meeting with Dr. Roneet Lev and Dr. Natalie Laub. They will be discussing cannabis cases in the ER and teen trends.
Please forward to your community members interested in the topic. Click here for details.
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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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