You Too Can Make a Difference

Course overview

0202-0000-26-229--L08-P/T 55,000 naloxone kits delivered each year. Over $5.5 million in state and federal grant funding secured. This session is led by Anita Jacobson, PharmD, a recognized expert and advocate in overdose prevention education and outreach services. Dr. Jacobson will share her extensive experience building innovative, pharmacist-led programs that save lives and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing evidence-based overdose prevention strategies, understand the pharmacist's pivotal role in supporting individuals at risk of overdose, and explore ways to advocate for expanded access to lifesaving resources such as naloxone. Participants will leave this session with actionable strategies they can apply in their own practice settings and communities.