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August 2022
The Connecticut Clearinghouse Newsletter
Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, treatment and recovery, and other related topics.
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
In 2021, there were 1,526 unintentional
drug overdose deaths in Connecticut.

Connecticut will observe International Overdose Awareness Day 
on August 31st. This annual event raises awareness of overdose and aims to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related deaths. It also acknowledges the grief felt by family members and friends of those individuals who have died from a drug overdose.

Visit www.ctclearinghouse.org/ioad/ to find events and vigils
across Connecticut.
Join us at the State Capitol (210 Capitol Ave, Hartford) in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 at 12pm and learn how you can help address overdoses in Connecticut.

Stand with state leaders, friends and family members. Advocate for resources. Work to decrease stigma. Honor those we lost. And help raise awareness to #EndOverdose.
CONNECTICUT CLEARINGHOUSE FORUM
August 18, 2022
CONNECTICUT CLEARINGHOUSE FORUM
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

CONNECTICUT MEDIA SPEAKER DATABASE -
SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH

The Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Policy Council’s Media and Stigma workgroup is compiling a list of individuals interested in serving as a resource and potential speaker for media professionals who report on substance misuse and mental health topics.
 
If you would like to be included in this database, visit
to provide information on your experience and interest. 

Thank you for your participation.

HEALTH OBSERVANCES
Returning to school is an exciting time to reunite with friends and teachers. For some students, a return to school might be stressful or cause anxiety - whether it's due to separation from family/caregivers, transitioning to a new school, or fear of being bullied. Connecticut Clearinghouse has new books available for loan to help children and teens cope with anxiety and worry. Visit us in person or contact us to borrow our resources. Membership is free!
NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION DAY - AUGUST 21
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally.

The fentanyl that is most often associated with recent overdoses is made in labs. This synthetic fentanyl is sold illegally as a powder, dropped onto blotter paper, put in eye droppers and nasal sprays, or made into pills that look like other prescription opioids.
Resources Available at Connecticut Clearinghouse

CHANGE THE SCRIPT RESOURCE VAN
The Change the Script Resource Van is in demand!
Staff are visiting Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Wallingford Waterbury, and Windsor this August. September is packed with events in Hartford (Go Yard Goats!), Litchfield, Middletown, Milford, Putnam, and Winsted.

Planning an event? Click here to book the van today!
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Contact Connecticut Clearinghouse to order pamphlets & posters, borrow books, ebooks, curricula or DVDs.

We offer mail or pick up.

Call 800.232.4424 or 860.793.9791.

Click Here to order online.
Click Here to download Fact Sheets.
Browse our Library Materials here
Watch our Recorded Webinars here
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