This short video shows a flyer that the Northern Sierra Coalition used to get information out about pain medications and naloxone.

Dr. Willis discusses what strategies to use to lower the opioid supply and to safely manage chronic pain. He also addresses the steps of recovery for those who are experiencing opioid use disorder.

Dr. Grover discusses how doctors can reduce the opioid supply and use safer prescribing methods for chronic pain.

This video discusses strategies to effectively reduce the opioid supply.

From the start, patients like Richard (Ricky) Dominguez gravitated toward the telehealth counseling service, which they found much more accessible than in-person services. Dominguez, 26, has been battling substance use disorder since he was twelve. At the emergency room at a local hospital, he was referred to KCS, which, he says, “was a godsend.”

Dr. Judy Moore offers advice on how we should proceed as public health leaders in the fight against COVID-19 and other health crises.

This video offers a new perspective on the effects of fentanyl on the brain, and how fentanyl has changed the landscape of overdose prevention.

This video explains the importance of primary care in treating substance use disorder, and how providers can work to decrease the stigma around treatment services.

Jennifer Aaker studies happiness, and how stories can affect our happiness; she believes that stories are more meaningful–more memorable, more impactful, and more personal–than statistics alone. When used with statistical data, stories are an incredible persuasive tool that can help us as humans decide what to believe in a world that is otherwise incredibly over-saturated with information.

This is the story of Bob and his experience with overcoming substance use disorder.

This video explains the importance of forming alliances on both a local and national level, and how this can contribute to better services and outcomes long-term.

Racial disparities in arrest rates for drugs are a well-documented (and lived) reality. For decades, drug policy has contributed to skyrocketing incarceration rates among minority populations. This video looks at the reasons behind these disparities, and what must be done to achieve improvements in health and racial equity.

This video describes the dangers of using "new marijuana" or “wax,” an altered version of cannabis that is mixed with other, more lethal substances. It shows how this more intense version of THC can negatively impact youth and their brain development.

This video, narrated by Jay-Z, looks at the disparities in incarceration rates and health equity between different communities affected by the drug epidemic.

When it comes to our health, our zip code matters more than our genetic code. For many communities in California and across the United States, easy access to healthy food options, parks for exercise, and good schools determines quality & length of life. The California Endowment’s 10-year Building Healthy Communities initiative seeks to bring equity to all neighborhoods so that all Californians can enjoy the benefits of healthy communities to live long and prosper.

Trauma expert Brooke Briggance describes the strong relationship between behavioral health and overdose prevention, encouraging us to integrate services to combat substance use disorder.

Vanessa Jacobsohn describes the success of her clinic, where they have integrated primary care with addiction treatment, leading to better outcomes and reduced stigma for those with substance use disorder.

This video promotes positive change and patience when addressing addiction treatment, and the importance of prioritizing mental health throughout the process.

This video describes the success of integrating strategic partnerships and prevention services into prison systems.

This video describes the importance of increasing access to MAT treatment and prevention services in jails.