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DESCRIPTION:Behind the Numbers: Falling Overdose Rates and Drug Supply Chan
 ges\n\nJoin Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta\, a national leader in overdose preventio
 n\, for an eye-opening look at how science and community partnerships are 
 saving lives. Dr. Dasgupta directs the UNC Street Drug Analysis Lab\, a gr
 oundbreaking public service that tests the street drug supply with atomic 
 precision. To date\, the lab has analyzed more than 16\,000 samples from n
 early 200 health providers across 40+ states\, giving health departments\,
  hospitals\, and community organizations real-time data to prevent overdos
 es. Dr. Dasgupta believes in “science in service” - listening to commu
 nities with humility and building solutions that respond to their needs. D
 on’t miss this chance to discover how UNC research is making a differenc
 e in curbing opioid deaths across North Carolina and the nation. In this s
 ession\, you will:\n -  Learn what’s really in today’s street drug sup
 ply - and why it matters.\n -  Understand the latest trends in overdose pr
 evention and addiction treatment.\n -  Explore the human impact of three d
 ecades of intergenerational grief caused by the overdose crisis.\n -  Hear
  what’s working in North Carolina and which communities are still at ris
 k.\nThis event is free to the public. Local community members involved in 
 substance abuse programs or healthcare\, as well as professionals in publi
 c health and social work\, including faculty and staff from UNC's Departme
 nts of Social Work\, Public Health\, and Public Policy\, won't want to mis
 s this Research Week event. Click here to reserve your spot today!
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LOCATION:William and Ida Friday Center
SUMMARY:Behind the Numbers: Falling Overdose Rates and Drug Supply Changes
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