With 21-inch biceps and 10 WWE World Wrestling Championship belts, “vulnerability” is not a word many would associate with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

But vulnerability has been a superpower of sorts for the wrestler, actor and “Black Adam” star, he revealed in a recent interview with Men’s Health magazine. And he’s encouraging other men to find their vulnerable side, too.

“The Rock” tells all men that its okay to ask for help and take care of their mental health HERE

Men’s Mental Health Month Facts

November is Men’s Mental Health Month, The goal of Men’s Mental Health Month is to increase public awareness of a range of issues that influence men’s health. We cannot disregard this fact as we focus on men this month since men are more hesitant to seek help or therapy for their mental health issues.

Read More Facts on Mental Health in men from Mental Health America HERE

Please visit Search – Fast Tracker (fasttrackermn.org) to get the Mental Health support you deserve with the availability you NEED!

Overdose spike ALERT

Numbers
There has been a spike of 34 suspected non-fatal overdoses and 6 suspected fatal overdoses reported between October 28 and 30 in Hennepin County. Naloxone was reported being administered in 10 of these overdoses.

Considerations: 1) A spike is defined as 17 or more non-fatal overdoses or 3 or more suspected fatal overdoses reported in a 24 hour period 2) overdoses are suspected, not confirmed, 3) there are likely more overdoses happening than reported, 4) the fatality status is unknown for individuals being transported to the emergency department, 5) the information on substances involved are suspected, not confirmed.

Data source: First responder reports to Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP).

Location Reports are showing that the overdoses have happened recently in ZIP codes 55316 (Champlin), 55401 (Minneapolis Central), 55403 (Minneapolis Central), 55404 (Minneapolis Central and Phillips), 55406 (Minneapolis Longfellow), 55407 (Minneapolis Powderhorn), 55408 (Minneapolis Isles), 55409 (Minneapolis Isles), 55414 (Minneapolis Northeast), 55415 (Minneapolis Central), 55417 (Minneapolis Nokomis), 55419 (Minneapolis Southwest), 55423 (Richfield), 55430 (Brooklyn Center), 55447 (Plymouth), and 55454 (Cedar Riverside).

Substance information Reports are showing that substances suspected to be involved in this spike are alcohol, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, over-the-counter medication not specified, oxycodone and prescription drugs. In most cases the suspected drug was missing.

Information from Hennepin County’s opioid response

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, December 2nd- FREE HYBRID CEU “Affluence and Addiction” presented by Arden O’Connor. Statistics demonstrate that children raised in wealthy families and affluent communities are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. REGISTER

Friday, December 2nd- A Virtual Discussion About Ethical Decision Making and the use of Involuntary Holds in Eating Disorder Treatment – December 2, 2022,11 a.m. CST REGISTER

Wednesday, December 7th- Virtual CE Event: The Somatic Approach to Healing – 11am-12pm CST REGISTER

Have a Great Thanksgiving, we are thankful for ALL of you!

If you have any news or announcements you would like added to the FastTrackerMN.org Newsletter, please Email us:

Samantha with Substance Use Programs – Samantha@FastTrackerMN.org and
Jessica with Mental Health – Jessica@FastTrackerMN.org

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