Learn about regional approaches to the opioid crisis at the Nov.
16-17 program "Drug Courts: Where Justice and Treatment Meet
Regional Approaches to Tackling The Opioid Crisis" at the Best
Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Route 20
WEST, Marlborough.
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss what is different about this crisis from the ongoing
heroin epidemic New England has experienced such as prescription
drugs, fentanyl, etc.
- Discuss strategies and programs from each state and regionally
that are working to address different aspects of this crisis
- Engage with the medical community
- Engage with other disciplines -- law enforcement and community
groups
- Discuss, understand and apply evidence-based practice and tools
for introductory and advanced drug court operations in order to
have improved outcomes for success (reduction in substance abuse,
less recidivism, more graduations, jobs...)
- Increase networking opportunities
- Promote peer and expert exchange and support new and existing
drug courts