Southern California Addiction Medicine Consortium
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The Southern California Addiction Medicine Consortium is a space for medical professionals to convene and discuss current trends in drug use and addiction, aiming to identify the issues of drug use and overdose and to develop strategies for further research and treatment.
Upcoming Events
Let's Talk About Methadone
We know methadone saves lives. Why don't we let it?
Presented By:
Dr. Melody Glenn, Dr. Max Jordan Nguemeni, & Morgan Godvin
Scheduled For:
Thursday, July 24
7PM - 8:30PM
Integrating WASH: An Essential Strategy for Effective Harm Reduction - Insights from US-Mexico Border Research
Drawing on US-Mexico border research,this talk will argue that water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are a critical, yet often overlooked, component of harm reduction, essential for improving the health, dignity, and quality of life for people who use drugs. It will highlight how poor WASH access leads to severe health risks and social exclusion, and will emphasize the need for further research and funding in this vital multidisciplinary area.
Presented By:
Alhelí Calderón-Villarreal MD, MPH, PhD
Assistant Pr ofessor Public Health Department CSU San Marcos
Scheduled For:
Thursday, July 31, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom
