Post Conference Resources

This presentation about Tyler’s Light offers an engaging and interactive exploration of the current opioid drug epidemic in our local communities and among our athletes. We challenge existing paradigms of what addiction is and who addicts are while providing a narrative on how the epidemic came to be. We will make the connection between injuries, pain management and the stress of competing at the high school and college levels. Our conclusion focuses on a connective purpose within the community: “Speak Up, Save a Life”.

Speakers

• Wayne Campbell, President and Founder of Tyler’s Light
• Gary Cameron, Columbus Ohio Police Commander

The purpose of this presentation is to share the multiple efforts in Ohio’s schools to combat the opioid epidemic. Ohio’s response includes legislation, curriculum, programs and resources. Recommendations will be shared for a comprehensive plan for school-wide drug prevention and support of students experiencing trauma and the impact of drug misuse and the opioid crisis.

Speaker

• Kevin Lorson, Professor and Program Director of the Health and Physical Education Program, Wright State University

Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Learn about how the training gives an individual the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance abuse problem or is experiencing a crisis

Speakers

• Colleen Fitzgibbons, Program Manager, Center for Public Health Practice, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University
• Heather Gottke, 4-H Extension Educator, Van Wert County, Ohio State University Extension, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

In April 2018, the Surgeon General of the United States issued a statement emphasizing the importance of naloxone availability and urged patients, healthcare providers and community members to be educated in use of this life-saving medication. This program will provide an overview of naloxone, overdose response and naloxone administration. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in the session through hands-on activities and training. It is intended for any member of the community hoping to become more educated about naloxone and to take an active role in combatting this public health crisis.

Speaker

• Kelsey Schmuhl, Pharmacist, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University

The Opioid Crisis: The Impact on Children and Addiction and the Opioid Culture

One of the unforeseen consequences of the opioid crisis is the impact on children and families. In the Hilliard City Schools we see first-hand how the opioid culture affects a child’s ability to learn, grow, and develop in a positive way. When parents are either addicted, dealing or both, our school system attempts to intervene to provide stability, care, and support for the students.

Speaker

• John Marschhausen, Superintendent, Hilliard City Schools

The Science of Addiction

This session will elucidate the science underlying the opioid epidemic, including an overview of opioid pharmacology, the disease of addiction, and medication-assisted treatment.

Speaker

• Nicole Kwiek, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies, The Ohio State University

Trauma-Informed Care in Schools and the Drug Crisis

Research shows that childhood trauma is prevalent and has a profound impact on the body’s stress response system, physical health, brain development, behaviors, learning, and social-emotional well-being. The impact of childhood trauma, including exposure to drug abuse, may last into adulthood if left untreated, at great expense to society. The outcomes of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) implementation within a school setting will be discussed, including benefits if everyone in the organization uses a TIC lens to interact with youth, staff, and families. A traditional school paradigm will be compared to a trauma-informed care paradigm. The rationale and procedures that Findlay City Schools used to implement TIC district-wide will be presented.

Speaker

• Kelly Glick, Administrator, Findlay City Schools

Recognizing and Helping the Addicted Student

This workshop will inform educators about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a student who may have an Opiate Use Disorder. Techniques will be given on how to respond and intervene to assist the struggling student.

Speaker

• Martina Moore, Coordinator, Substance Use Disorder Concentration, Counseling Department, John Carroll University; President of Association for Humanistic Counseling

Drug Prevention: Evidence Base Practices

Everyone has a role in prevention! The days of “just say no” are well behind us and science points us to intricate strategies of informing, educating and changing the environment to produce healthy student outcomes. What is your role in prevention?

Speaker

• Marcie Seidel, Executive Director, Prevention Action Alliance

Prevention and Other Community Resources

In 2016, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine helped establish the Joint Study Committee on Drug Use Prevention Education. Since then, the committee has developed two resources for schools and communities as they plan and implement prevention education. The committee’s latest resource is a toolkit for superintendents, principals, and classroom teachers that guides them through the process of planning and selecting prevention programs.

Speakers

• Sarah Moore, Director, Start Talking, State of Ohio
• Tia Moretti, Director of Statewide Substance Use and Social Services, Office of Ohio Attorney General
• Betsy Walker, Director, Generation Rx, Community Relations, Cardinal Health Foundation

Moderator: Brittany Sandidge, Wellness and Prevention Specialist, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University

Panel Members

• Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, Ohio State University Extension, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
• Jodi Salvo, Tuscarawas County Anti-Drug Coalition, Chair of Statewide Prevention Coalition Association
• Emlah Tubuo, Pharmacist, Kroger Company, Columbus

School teams are a great way to identify students who need extra help, and to coordinate resources to support them. This panel of members from a school’s working team – which includes administrators, school counselors, and a school social worker – will talk about its process to support students and families who face addiction challenges.

Speakers

• Pamela Bertke, Principal
• Cathy Ely, District-wide Social Worker
• Sarah Geiger, Licensed Professional School Counselor
• Rachael Hanagan, Assistant Principal
• J.P. Oehrtman, Licensed Professional School Counselor