Dr. Tasha Mendoza

Mercy Care and Zero Overdose are providing overdose safety plan training!

Register by scanning the QR codes or use the links below:
-July 24th tinyurl.com/MercyCareW1
-August 14th tinyurl.com/MercyCareW2

kind of just endlessly sad and grieving that there are so few voices in the public sphere making the basic principled argument that immigration is an affirmative good in every way and the best way for this country to serve humanity is to welcome people who want or need to leave their homes

Health is more than doctor visits. It’s shaped by income, housing, education, support, and access to care. Economic hardship can increase stress and limit resources—raising youth risk for substance use. #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #YouthSubstanceUse #HealthEquity #SupportYouth

I'll bring my knitting

This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.

True story.

Cannabis is legal, but it’s not risk-free. Public health policies like product labeling, advertising restrictions, and youth protections support informed use and reduce harm. These policies are about care, not control.

#CannabisAwarenessMonth #PublicHealth

Too many teens struggling with mental health or substance use are dismissed as lazy or ‘just experimenting.’ But untreated challenges can lead to lifelong struggles. Counseling offers the support and tools they need to heal. If you know a teen who’s struggling, start the conversation today. 💬💚

Today's BIG Announcement (abridged)

I am reaching out to introduce myself as the new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions.... I want this journal to be an essential space for the highest-quality scholarship in social work practice and addiction studies.

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women who have shaped our lives. Each with their own story of strength, love, and recovery.

#IWD #HonoringWomen #RecoveryJourney #YouAreEnough #CelebrateHer

Just a little FYI from my office.

Naloxone saves lives—literally!

But don’t let the heat 🔥 (or cold ❄) ruin its magic. Store it at room temp (36-77°F) and be ready to act when it matters most.

Carry Naloxone, carry hope! 🪷

#SaveLives #NaloxoneReady #HarmReduction #HarmReductionWorks #HarmReductionSavesLives

Harm reduction strategies like syringe service programs (SSPs) not only reduce the transmission of HIV but also foster healthier communities by addressing the needs of individuals with compassion and care. 🌍💉

HarmReductionWorks #EndHIV #PreventionMatters #WorldAIDSDay2024

bsky.app/profile/asu-... all things opioid and harm reduction related in AZ. Give us a follow 💕

Walked into today with the best of intentions. Determined to "catch up" on my to-do list... Anywaaaay, you know what they say about "good intentions" 👹

Hi all, I'm new here (sorta...I tried and failed a couple years ago). I'm a #queer #socialwork #academic at Arizona State University, specializing in #behavioralhealth with a focus on the #opioid syndemic. Also, I'm a #triathlete who loves to #knit and #crochet with my five #cat babies. 🌈🏃‍♀️🧶😸😸😸😸😸

Thanks for creating!! I'd love to be added.

I'd like to be added please 😀

Awesome! Thank you!