TnSAM Chapter Monthly Meetings
Please contact Dr. Zotos or ASAM membership for dates and times.
A Zoom invitation will be sent to members upon request.
Expanding the Frontlines of Care: The TN Dept. of Health Harm Reduction ECHO and Its Role in Addiction Medicine
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Harm Reduction ECHO
Addiction medicine professionals across Tennessee are increasingly being called to the frontlines of overlapping public health crises—opioid overdose, hepatitis C, and rising rates of substance use disorders. As the complexity of care continues to grow, so too does the need for collaborative, evidence-informed solutions that...
Mitigating Risks from Human Xylazine Exposure
This document offers a comprehensive overview of a vital meeting titled “Mitigating Risks from Human Xylazine Exposure.” Hosted by the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA, the meeting features expert speakers from prestigious organizations, including the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The meeting’s agenda...
International Overdose Awareness Day
We are sharing the information below on behalf of our colleagues at the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up August 31. To mark the date, the State of Tennessee and its community partners are holding trainings on overdose reversal. The medication known as naloxone (brand name Narcan) is an easy-to-use overdose...