TODA Resources
Where to Report-
TxCOPE: Texans Connecting Overdose Prevention Efforts - Anyone can make an anonymous report on the website or the TxCOPE app.
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TODA Reporting Drug Poisoning Events in Texas (PDF in English) identifies Texas drug poisoning reporting systems and how to report.
News, Events, and Highlights
Health Department Alerts Public About Recall of Diamond Shruumz Brand Products
The Texas Department of State Health Services is alerting the public about the recall of Diamond Shruumz brand products after reports of severe illness in people who consumed them. Two people in Texas have reported illness after consuming the products, and one has been hospitalized. Nationwide, 69 cases and 36 hospitalizations have been reported by 28 states as part of this outbreak.
Learn more about the recall on DSHS News and Alerts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Food and Drug Administration.
March 2024 EMS Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder Webinar Now Available
This EMS Focus webinar explores the integration of harm reduction and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, highlighting the role of EMS care in addressing these crucial health challenges. The panelists shed light on recent research findings and discuss innovative strategies and interventions with the goal of preventing drug poisonings in communities. The webinar covered the reduction of health risks associated with impaired driving, including the impact on traffic crashes, emphasizing the importance of innovation in driving positive outcomes in public health and safety.
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