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September Awards and Recognitions
September Awards and Recognitions
Addiction Research Institute
TxCOPE in the News – Dallas Morning News Fentanyl Series
In a new feature from The Dallas Morning News, TxCOPE's lead researcher Dr. Kasey Claborn was quoted in her efforts to help bring TxCOPE's mission across Texas, serving as a front-runner in overdose data tracking which helps overdose prevention agencies report and track overdoses in their community.
Reigniting the Flame
‘The Art of Healing Through Peer Support’ Conference Helps Recharge Passion for Recovery Work From June 27th – 29th the University of Texas Addiction Research Institute and Achara Consulting held the ‘Transforming Minds, Inspiring Hope, and Changing the Narrative: The…
Texas Legislative Bills Taking Effect September 1st
ARI's Policy and Engagement team have spent the past year focusing on advocating for policy change during Texas' 88th legislative session. Research Associate for Policy and Community Engagement at TxCOPE, Mina Chitti, gives us a rundown of the House and Senate bills that were passed and are taking effect September 1st.
ARI in the News – Axios Austin
Our Associate Director of Policy and Community Impact, Air Britt was recently interviewed for her insight into the rising fentanyl deaths in Travis County. Check out the news story from Axios Austin, published August 22nd, 2023 below!
September is almost here which means it’s time to celebrate National Recovery Month!
Recovery Month brings together thousands of prevention, treatment, and recovery programs around the country to celebrate one another. Many organizations host special events and activities that allow people to share their progress and their recovery stories. National Recovery Month also…
Big Texas Rally for Recovery Announces 2023 Affiliate Organizations
ARI collaborates with the Texas recovery community to coordinate the annual Big Texas Recovery Rally. The 2023 Big Texas Rally for Recovery will be hosted in multiple local communities across the state in the month of September. To learn more…
Draft Open for Public Comment
SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework The SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework is the first document to comprehensively outline harm reduction and its role within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Framework will inform SAMHSA’s harm reduction activities moving forward,…
New paper published by ARI associates, leadership and community professionals
On June 9th, the Harm Reduction Journal published a new paper from various TxCOPE researchers along with addiction professionals on best practices in harm reduction. ARI research associates conducted a qualitative study with N=69 #HarmReduction workers, first responders, and PWUD in Texas…
Tips to Beat the Texas Heat
It’s hot in Texas y’all! Here are some ways to beat the heat this summer! Hydrate! Stay Inside! Care for Animals! Protection!