Join Beond on November 30, 2023 at the Kentucky Summit for Breakthrough Therapies on Opioid Use Disorder.
From the Organizing Partner of Psychedelic Science 2023, comes The Kentucky Summit on Exploring Breakthrough Therapeutic Potential for Opioid Use Disorder, a significant event bringing together practitioners, researchers, policy makers, caregivers, and members of the community.
Taking place in November in La Grange, Kentucky, this conference aims to address the pressing issues surrounding opioid use disorder (OUD) and delve into innovative therapeutic approaches to combat this crisis. Participants can expect thought-provoking discussions on evidence-based treatments, cutting-edge research, and effective policy strategies to address the complexities of OUD.
Expert speakers will present breakthrough therapeutic potentials, including novel medications, psychotherapeutic interventions, harm reduction initiatives, and community-based support systems. With a diverse range of stakeholders in attendance, the conference seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and communities affected by OUD, encouraging collaborative efforts towards a compassionate and effective response.
According to Forbes, In 2022, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron reached settlements of more than $842 million with opioid producers for their role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic.
The Bluegrass state has been hit particularly hard by the crisis, where more than 9,000 people have died of an overdose since 2018.
The state established the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) to allocate the funds, of which $42 million is being considered to finance clinical trials of ibogaine, a powerful—and potentially dangerous—psychedelic drug derived from the root of a West African shrub. Studies have shown that a single treatment of ibogaine can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and lead to complete cessation of opioid use.
Following the conclusion of the summit at 5:00pm, attendees are cordially invited to return at 6:30pm for an exclusive sneak peek community screening of ‘Of Night and Light: The Story of Iboga and Ibogaine’ from renowned documentarian Lucy Walker, followed by a stimulating Q&A discussion.
Rick Perry op-ed. Our film Of Night & Light: The Story of Iboga & Ibogaine is about this. It was extraordinary to film in KY as well as vets undergoing ibogaine therapy abroad & experiencing such positive results, as Stanford’s Nolan Williams work confirms https://t.co/48Cunqcs0G pic.twitter.com/RiwlHHgei7
— Lucy Walker (@lucywalkerfilm) November 15, 2023
