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Kansas Conference Tackles Opioid Epidemic & Emerging Substances

Kansas Conference Tackles Opioid Epidemic & Emerging Substances

Update: 2025-12-03
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The ninth annual Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference in Wichita highlighted the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic. Despite progress in reducing overdose deaths, experts emphasized the need for expanded access to treatment and prevention services. The conference featured sessions on current drug trends, responsible prescribing, and various treatment strategies, with keynote speakers sharing their personal recovery journeys. The event also expanded its focus to include emerging substances like kratom, reflecting the evolving nature of drug use. Hosted by several key organizations, the conference aimed to strengthen the states response to addiction and support affected individuals and families.

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Kansas Conference Tackles Opioid Epidemic & Emerging Substances

Kansas Conference Tackles Opioid Epidemic & Emerging Substances