Caleb Banta-Green
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@BantaGreen
Drug use, public health, health services, epidemiology, & harm reduction researcher. Partner, parent, friend, & biker. Tweets my opinions, not others'.
NEW: Caleb @BantaGreen (ADAI/@UWPsychiatry) talks to @SpokesmanReview about a statewide community drug-checking network helping people find out what's really in their drugs, as well as informing public health folks about the drug supply in our state: spokesman.com/stories/2024/f…
2/26 Grand Rounds. Dr. Caleb Banta-Green @adai_uw will provide an overview of the new Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) housed within the Addictions, Drug and Alcohol Institute (ADAI). tinyurl.com/26ae7pmr
"That makes the RAAM program a win-win: It provides a better health outcome for the patients, while better utilizing health care facilities." southseattleemerald.com/2023/12/16/wee…
#DrugChecking services - testing to see what chemicals are in a sample - help people who use drugs make better-informed decisions about their drug use & reduce risks to their health. Learn more in our new ADAI Brief and companion webinar on Dec. 5th! adai.uw.edu/drug-checking-…
@rayraywino sharing the 4 principles of treatment fist
In a live, public event, The Seattle Times gathered local experts to share more about the fentanyl epidemic, including treatment options and how policymakers should respond. st.news/471woIz
You do not want to miss @seattletimes live event TONIGHT, where a community panel of experts will delve into fentanyl and opioids research, treatment and potential solutions! @ADAI_UW’s Caleb @BantaGreen will be one of tonight’s speakers. FREE Sign UP: hiprc.org/blog/fentanyl-…
Got questions about #naloxone? Get answers on October 24 from the ADAI CEDEER team & presenters from @WADeptHealth and @HealthNYGov! Topics will include: new products, dosing guidelines, and the latest info on overdose response. Register: washington.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
If your child is using fentanyl, they could quickly develop an addiction. You play an important role in keeping them safe. Talk to them today about avoiding opioids like #fentanyl. hiprc.org/opioids
In this letter for #NationalOpioidAwarenessDay, ADAI/@UWPsychiatry's Dr. @BantaGreen & colleagues name 3 priorities for saving lives from overdose: 1) treatment medications (buprenorphine, e.g.), 2) naloxone access, & 3) building awareness/reducing stigma: hca.wa.gov/assets/program…
2023 is on track to be a devastating year for overdose deaths. “Naloxone is necessary but completely inadequate,” says ADAI/@UWPsychiatry’s Caleb @BantaGreen. Meds like buprenorphine & methadone are key to reducing deaths & supporting long-term recovery. cnn.com/2023/09/13/hea…
Caleb Banta-Green (@BantaGreen) strongly advocates for expanding harm-reduction service centers and giving them the supplies they need to engage with people struggling with addiction to #fentanyl and other opioids. tinyurl.com/496kht93 @adai_uw @UWPsychiatry
ADAI/@UWPsychiatry staff and faculty have been in the news a lot lately. Check out this round-up of the latest articles and podcasts about fentanyl, meth, xylazine, health hubs, and more! adai.uw.edu/adai-in-the-ne…
