The Substance Use Disorder Interest Group in partnership with Region One’s Insights Webinar Series, is hosting a webinar on Harm Reduction in Action: Language as Harm Reduction<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/harm-reduction-action-language-harm-reduction__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8SEzmH4Dz7K9vzH1dLg6BNEkHkqXeDvZ9LQGVSMqfDurKtKjab7ndricdkl3-ozzg5LQz7B0KB_OGA5AjJzT7JzROXEjPcaY$ [nnlm[.]gov]> on October 31st from 2pm-3pm EST. This webinar will focus on language as the first step to a positive interaction and the importance of person-centered language as a gateway into harm reduction practices and techniques and a way to build trust with people who use drugs. The NNLM Reading Club is also focusing on Addiction and Recovery for the month of October. Check of the Reading Club | NNLM<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nnlm.gov/reading-club__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8SEzmH4Dz7K9vzH1dLg6BNEkHkqXeDvZ9LQGVSMqfDurKtKjab7ndricdkl3-ozzg5LQz7B0KB_OGA5AjJzT7JzROeOIhhn-$ [nnlm[.]gov]> page to see their recommended books and supplemental materials. Additionally, NNLM’s Substance Use Disorder Guide<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/substance-use-disorders__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8SEzmH4Dz7K9vzH1dLg6BNEkHkqXeDvZ9LQGVSMqfDurKtKjab7ndricdkl3-ozzg5LQz7B0KB_OGA5AjJzT7JzROfe0e2OL$ [nnlm[.]gov]> is a collection of trusted, high quality resources on substance use from the National Library of Medicine, other government agencies and non-profit groups. The guide is broken down by audience and includes specific resources for general audiences, libraries, educators, community-based organizations, public health, and resources by age and population. The guide also includes recordings of SUD focused webinars that have been sponsored by the NNLM. Best wishes, Dana Dana Abbey, MLS, AHIP Associate Professor Strauss Health Sciences Library Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 4 Anschutz Medical Campus 12950 East Montview Blvd., Rm. 3101F Aurora, Colorado 80045 Office: 303-724-2110