COMING TOGETHER TO SOLVE THE OPIOID CRISIS - OCTOBER 12, 2018 Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Solutions Summit
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COMING TOGETHER TO
SOLVE THE OPIOID CRISIS
HOSTED BY
U.S. Senator Mike Lee
Utah Attorney General
Sean Reyes
DEA 360
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Vivint Smart Home Arena
Salt Lake City, UT
VENUE INFO
• Youth Opioid Summit - Seating is in the lower bowl and can be accessed from level 3.
• General Session - Seating is in the lower bowl and can be accessed from level 3.
• Breakout Sessions - These will be held on level 1 in the Hundley Media Room, Multipurpose Rooms 1
& 2, and the Lexus Room.
Breakout Panels: Healthcare Recovery Legal/Law Enforcement Community
(Lexus Room) (Multi-purpose A) (Hundley Media Room) (Multi-purpose B)
The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Agenda
AGENDA
8:00 am Doors Open
Youth Opioid Summit
9:00 am -
Court McGee, Amber Baum, Jim Wahlberg, Foreign Figures,
11:30 am
Elder Haynie, Alema Harrington, Lexi Walker, Eric Kjar
11:45 am Lunch Featuring Arthur Brooks
1:00 pm -
Utah Solutions Summit - General Session
3:00 pm
Governor Gary Herbert
Senator Mike Lee
Uttam Dhillon
Becky Savage
Matt Butler
Sister Lisa Harkness
Bob Woodson
Damien Patton
JD Vance
Close and Directions for Breakouts
3:15 pm -
Breakout Sessions
4:30 pm
Share on social media using #UtahSolutionsSummit and #InsteadUtah
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Partners
KEY SUMMIT PARTNERS
US SENATOR Elected in 2010 as Utah’s 16th Senator, Mike Lee has spent his career defending the
basic liberties of Americans and Utahns as a tireless advocate for our founding con-
MIKE LEE stitutional principles. Senator Lee is a co-chair on the Utah Opioid Task Force.
In 2013, at the age of 42, the Honorable Sean Reyes was appointed by Governor
Attorney General Gary Herbert as Utah’s 21st Attorney General. Reyes currently serves as a co-chair
Sean Reyes on the Utah Opioid Task Force.
The Utah Opioid Task Force works in collaboration with groups nationally and across
the state to address the effects of opioid addiction. Its members include leaders from
government, law enforcement, and the medical and recovery community, as well as
other concerned and interested individuals from across the state.
DEA 360 is a comprehensive approach tackling the cycle of violence and addiction
DEA 360 STRATEGY generated by the link between drug cartels, violent gangs, and the rising problem of
prescription opioid and heroin abuse in U.S. cities.
Sutherland Institute is committed to shaping Utah law and policy based on a core set
of governing principles and strives to make Utah an example of good government
for the rest of the nation and a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition works to ensure Utah’s schools are places where
children feel safe and welcome. They do this by advocating for more bullying
prevention resources and programs, and supporting school and community-based
bullying prevention initiatives.
The 525 Foundation was founded by the Savage family to honor their sons, who
died from opioid overdoses – their hockey numbers were 5 and 25. The Founda-
tion’s goal is to prevent another family from having to endure the pain of such a
tragedy through outreach, education and support.
The Salt Lake Chamber is Utah’s largest and longest-standing business associa-
tion. A statewide chamber of commerce with members in all 29 Utah counties, the
Chamber represents the broad interests of the state’s 63,000-plus employers, which
employ more than 1.4 million Utahns.
The mission of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation is to assist youth to ensure that
no child is limited or prevented from attaining their lifetime goal or dream due to
financial circumstances.
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Sponsors
SPONSORS
DEA 360 STRATEGY
MEDIA PARTNERS
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit
2018 UTAH SOLUTIONS SUMMIT
This Year’s Summit:
Senator Lee is partnering with the Utah Attorney General’s office, the DEA 360 Pro-
gram, the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, the Sutherland Institute, the Salt Lake
Chamber, and others for this year’s event. The purpose of this year’s summit is to
foster a greater sense of connection and collaboration among our local and national
community to create better and more effective options at all levels so those impacted
by the opioids crisis can choose connection instead of addiction.
The Utah Solutions Summit: Instead will engage Utahns of all ages and backgrounds
in compelling and empowering ways. This summit will provide resources meant to help
spark a movement with a goal is nothing less than the eradication of opioid abuse in
Utah and across the United States.
Stigma and shame are the walls that often separate people from rescue while sweep-
ing the issue under the rug for the rest of us. “Out of sight, out of mind” must no longer
be our approach to addiction. We must connect for a cure instead.
Why Instead:
This year’s Solutions Summit is being branded Instead as an invitation and a rallying
cry to everyone affected by the deadly scourge of opioid abuse to learn more about
the options for addressing this crisis. Current treatments, policy, programs, and efforts
are a step in the right direction, but they are simply not enough.
Every day in the United States, 115 people we love will die from opioid abuse. These
are our mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, our boyfriends and our girlfriends, our
husbands and our wives. Opioid abuse is an equal opportunity killer and crosses all
lines of race, gender, income, sexual preference, and nationality.
Beyond the loss of those we love and aside from the enduring agony and shattered
dreams, unfulfilled hopes and endless grief, it’s estimated that abuse costs over $500
billion a year.
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About the Summit
Strengthening Community and
Connecting for Solutions
Since 2014, Senator Lee has convened nu- This year’s summit is intended to give
merous local and national leaders for past those who deal directly with the problems
Solutions Summits to discuss important and caused by opioid misuse and addiction, the
pressing challenges affecting businesses opportunity to gather and explore broad-
and the economy. With an eye toward er options for hope and healing, develop
solution-minded ideas and policies, and in messages that help overcome stigma and
connection with his role as Vice Chair of shame, create opportunities to educate and
the Congressional Joint Economic Commit- empower, and remove barriers preventing
tee, Senator Lee began a project focused collaboration between those with a shared
on the role social capital plays in connect- mission.
ing people and communities for economic
success. This Social Capital Project led to We are confident Utah can and will help to
multiple studies that narrowed in specifi- solve the opioid issue by coming together
cally on the opioid crisis. Realizing that the and engaging with the community to res-
problem was deeper and more universal cue those being affected the most and to
than originally thought led Senator Lee to prevent the further loss of our loved ones
reach out to those leading the fight against to this terrible addiction.
opioid abuse over the course of the last
14 months. He agreed to participate as a
co-chair on the Utah Opioid Task Force and
determined that this important topic should
be the focus for the 2018 Utah Solutions
Summit.
“This is a fight we can win. We know this because
Utahns have a history of coming together to tackle
difficult social problems.”
SENATOR MIKE LEE
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Speakers
SUMMIT SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS
Senator Mike Lee
Mike Lee currently represents the State of Utah in the U.S. Senate. Elected in 2010,
he serves on the Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources, and Judiciary Com-
mittees. He also serves as vice chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and as
chairman of the Senate Republican Steering Committee. Before his election, Senator
Lee clerked for Justice Samuel Alito, practiced law in the private sector, served as an
assistant U.S. attorney, and as general counsel for Governor Jon Huntsman.
Attorney General Sean Reyes
Sean Reyes currently serves as Utah’s 21st Attorney General. Reyes took over an
office racked with scandal and inefficiency in the midst of some of the most signifi-
cant constitutional issues in state history. Within a year, he reorganized and re-ener-
gized the office internally and recaptured the trust of the state. He has been honored
nationally and locally with a long list of awards for his legal skills, leadership, and
unparalleled commitment to public service.
Becky Savage, 525 Foundation
Becky Savage tragically lost her two sons on the same night to alcohol and prescrip-
tion drug overdoses. To help other families avoid such a tragedy, Becky formed the
525 Foundation to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The 525
Foundation collaborates with local groups, law enforcement, and state agencies to
educate young people about the dangers of underage drinking and the misuse and
abuse of prescription drugs.
Uttam Dhillon, Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration
Uttam Dhillon has had a long career battling drug traffickers and violent crime.
He has served as Director of the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement at the
Department of Homeland Security, as an Associate Deputy Attorney General in the
Department of Justice, as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of
California, as Deputy Counsel and Deputy Assistant to the President, and a number
of other roles that have given him unique perspective into the fight against illicit
drugs and violent crime.
Brian Besser, DEA District Agent in Charge - State of Utah
Brian Besser currently serves as the DEA District Agent in Charge for the State of
Utah. Agent Besser is responsible for overseeing all of DEA’s administrative and en-
forcement efforts throughout the state’s twenty-nine counties; he also serves as the
Commander of the Metro Narcotics Task Force – a multi-agency partnership com-
prised of over fifteen local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations.
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Speakers
J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance is an investor, commentator, and author of the #1 NYT Bestselling Hillbilly
Elegy, described by the National Review as a “brilliant book” and by the Economist
as “one of the most important” reads of 2016. Mr. Vance grew up in the Rust Belt city
of Middletown, Ohio, and the Appalachian town of Jackson, Kentucky. He enlisted in
the Marine Corps after high school and served in Iraq. A graduate of the Ohio State
University and Yale Law School, he works as a venture capitalist and lives in San
Francisco with his wife and two dogs.
Arthur Brooks, President of AEI
Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, a social scientist, and the president of the Amer-
ican Enterprise Institute. Arthur works with top scholars, policymakers, and elected
officials to fight for all Americans’ access to free enterprise and earned success.
Arthur earned a Ph.D. in public policy, focusing on microeconomics and mathematical
modeling. After completing his doctorate, he spent 10 years as a professor of public
administration. He is an in-demand speaker, a New York Times opinion writer, and
a frequent radio and TV commentator. A Seattle native, he has been married for 26
years to his wife, Ester. They live in Maryland and have three children.
Lisa Harkness, 1st Counselor in the Primary General Presidency
Sister Lisa Harkness is the first counselor in the Primary general presidency of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Harkness has been serving on the
Primary general board since September 2017. She earned a bachelor’s degree in
political science and secondary teaching, as well as a minor in Spanish, from Brigham
Young University.
Jazz Bear, The Greatest Sports Mascot in History
Jazz Bear has been wowing audiences since 1994, when he first debuted by rap-
pelling down from a catwalk high above the court. In the hundreds of games since,
he has only increased the intensity of his stunts—whether he’s flying down the
concourse steps on a plastic sled or doing a handstand on top of a 20-foot ladder at
center court—as he continues to entertain fans of all ages.
Jim Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
Jim is the fifth oldest Wahlberg. Like his brothers, Jim recovered from his tough
upbringing in the streets of Dorchester to become the executive director of the Mark
Wahlberg Youth Foundation, created to improve the quality of life for inner city youth
through a working partnership with other youth organizations. Jim works hand-in-
hand with Mark setting up events and functions across the U.S. to help support chari-
ties like the local Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester where they spent time at as kids.
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The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Speakers
Shara Park, KSL 5 News
Shara Park is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who joined the KSL 5 News
team in 2007. She is currently the breaking news anchor for KSL 5 News Today and
KSL 5 News at Noon. She can also be heard reporting the top local stories on KSL
NewsRadio 102.7 FM/1160 AM.
Court McGee
The story of Court McGee is one of redemption and triumph. His ascent from rock
bottom to the height of the UFC is inspiring and miraculous. Now, Court’s biggest
battle is outside the ring as he works to carry a message of recovery and teach
others how positive decisions, goal-setting, and service can crush adversity and lead
to the actualization of our dreams.
Damien Patton, Banjo Founder and CEO
Banjo Founder and CEO Damien Patton had a vision to create the world’s first
“Crystal Ball,” and that vision has become a reality. Banjo is the world’s first Live-
Time Intelligence platform that gives decision-makers the ability to understand what
is happening live, anywhere. Organizations rely on Banjo to move faster and make
better decisions when responding to emergencies.
Amber Baum, Overdose Awareness Utah
Amber Baum began organizing an annual event for Overdose Awareness Day. She
wanted to help families overcome the stigma and shame of losing a loved one to
overdose and have a place to come together and honor those they have lost, as
well as to provide resources and awareness to help save lives. Amber lost her own
daughter to this epidemic in 2013.
Matt Butler, Songwriter/Musician
Matt Butler is a folk artist, a rock’n roller, and most importantly - a storyteller. Matt
has found his artistic voice in sobriety and is a powerful testament to the creative
power of recovery. Butler found recovery over 3 years ago and his debut solo album,
Reckless Son, is a chronicle of his experience during and leading up to early sobriety.
The songs are insightful and at times heart wrenching, but always translate into a
positive message of hope and redemption.
Foreign Figures, Musical Guest
Igniting smooth R&B flavor with a hip hop backbone and rock n’ roll attitude, Foreign
Figures is an indie pop quartet from Orem, UT. Together for just over four years,
the band has achieved thousands of downloads and millions of streams in over
25 different countries. The band released their newest work, “Overzealous EP” in
September 2018, which has garnered praise from the likes of AP Magazine, X96
Alternative Radio, and Popdust magazine.
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Shauna Lake, KUTV 2News
She joined KUTV in 1994 as an anchor for 2News This Morning and 2News at Noon.
She later moved to weekends with Brian Mullahy and reported during weekdays for
a time. She currently anchors 2News at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. with Mark Koelbel and hosts
a weekly segment on 2News called “Person 2 Person” where she has one-on-one
conversations with interesting and influential Utah personalities.
Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah
As Utah’s 17th governor, he took the oath of office on August 11, 2009. Prior to
becoming the state’s chief executive, Governor Herbert served as lieutenant
governor for five years. He is the past chair of the Western Governors Association
and National Governors Association. The Governor is focused on four cornerstones
to strengthen Utah’s economy: education, jobs, energy, and self-determination.
As a result, Utah has become a premier destination for business, jobs, and an
unsurpassed quality of life.
Bob Woodson, The Woodson Center
Robert L. Woodson is the founder of the Woodson Center and an influential leader
on issues of poverty and upward mobility. He has worked closely with neighborhood
representatives and leading legislators to provide innovative community-based
solutions to poverty through training, resident management and ownership of public
housing, welfare reform, and youth violence reduction strategies in many of the
nation’s most troubled schools and communities.
Elder Allen D. Haynie
Elder Allen D. Haynie was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2015. At the time of his call, he had been
serving as a member of the Fifth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America West
Area. He is currently serving as a member of the North America Northeast Area Presi-
dency, having previously been a part of the Philippines Area Presidency.
Alema Harrington, Television Personality
Alema Harrington has been working in front of the camera for nearly two decades.
He is currently the host of “Jazz Game Night” and is a popular radio personality, hav-
ing hosted several shows over the years. Alema’s winning personality attracts sup-
porters across all demographics, and he is a highly sought-after professional speaker
who frequently tells his personal story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. A story
that know motivates his continued support and advocacy for those struggling with
addiction.
Lexi Walker, Singer/Songwriter
Lexi Walker is a singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist who began her per-
forming career at the age of 11. Lexi has shared the stage with a number of talented
artists including Kristen Chenoweth, The Piano Guys, and Lindsey Stirling. With the
release of her second album, INSPIRE, Lexi kicked off a world tour this summer – to
share some original music and favorite classics.
11The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Breakout Sessions
HEALTHCARE PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by:
MIKELLE MOORE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY HEALTH
Mikelle Moore, Senior VP, Community Health - Intermountain Healthcare
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE
Mikelle Moore has been a part of Intermountain Healthcare’s leadership team for
Mikelle Moore has been a part of Intermountain Healthcare’s leadership
team for over 20 years. In April 2017, Mikelle joined the Executive
over 20 years. Previously Mikelle served as the 13th administrator of Intermountain’s
Leadership Team as Senior Vice President of Community Health, where she
leads system-wide prevention and community health improvement efforts
LDS Hospital—and first female administrator—from 2004 to 2011.
in support of Intermountain’s mission of helping people live the healthiest
lives possible. Prior to this role, she was Vice President of Intermountain
Healthcare Community Benefit and continues to serve as the President of
the Intermountain Community Care Foundation.
Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system of more than
39,000 employees based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 22 hospitals, about
Panelists: 2,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians at more than
170 clinics in the Intermountain Medical Group, a broad range of clinics
and services, and health insurance plans from SelectHealth.
th
Previously Mikelle served as the 13 Administrator of Intermountain’s LDS
Dr. Brian Shiozawa, HHS Regional Director
Hospital—and first female administrator—from 2004 to 2011. She joined
Intermountain as an Administrative Fellow in 1998 after working in a
provider-owned health plan and at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Dr. Brian E. Shiozawa is the Department of Health and Human Services Regional
Mikelle earned her Master’s in Business Administration and Health Services
Administration from Arizona State University and her Bachelor’s in
Director of Region 8. Dr. Shiozawa is an Emergency Physician from Utah, served two
Physiology from the University of Arizona.
Mikelle is a certified Fellow in the American College of Healthcare
terms
Executives as aon the
and serves UtahAdvisory State
Council of theSenator,
Association of
Community Health Improvement. She is active in numerous community
is a Past President of the Utah Medical Association,
and has served on the Board
organizations, and currently serves on the Boards of Shelther the
Homeless, United Way of Salt Lake, The Children’s Center, Maliheh Free
of Trustees for St. Mark’s Hospital.
Clinic, and Utah Community Action - Head Start. Mikelle also serves on
the State of Utah’s Health Disparities Advisory Council and the Salt
Lake City Homeless Commission.
Mikelle enjoys the alignment of her work and personal values, being
Dr. Dave Hasleton, Emergency Physician - Intermountain Healthcare
active in the natural beauty of Utah, and traveling with her husband
and children.
Dr. Hasleton is a practicing emergency physician and has held various medical staff
leadership positions, including chair of the emergency department and president of
the medical staff at Riverton Hospital, as a member of the regional Board of Trustees,
and as the Riverton Hospital Medical Director.
Dr. Terry Sellers, Board Certified Addiction Medicine Physician
Terry L. Sellers believes he is a lucky man because he has received a second lease
on life. While a serious addiction to opiates once took almost everything from him, he
now feels privileged to be able to help others with similar problems. Dr. Sellers is the
medical director at a number of recovery facilities.
Dr. David Anderson, DDS, MD
Dr. Anderson obtained his dental degree from Creighton University Dental School
and completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, a General Surgery
Internship and an MD degree from State University of New York at Buffalo School of
Medicine. He also holds the status of Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Anderson was in private practice for 18 years and is now the
Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Roseman College of Dental Medicine.
12The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Breakout Sessions
RECOVERY PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by:
Mary Jo McMillen, Executive Director at USARA
Mary Jo McMillen is the Executive Director of Utah’s Recovery Community Organization
(RCO), known as USARA. With almost thirty years of service as a Licensed Substance
Abuse Counselor, Mary Jo is a charismatic leader and tireless advocate for people in
recovery in the State of Utah.
Panelists:
Dr. James Polo, MD, MBA, MSS, FAPA, FACHE
Dr. Polo is an established expert in mental health, combat stress, and substance abuse from an
organizational perspective. He has served as a CMO, CEO of Med/Surg Hospitals, and as the Army
Health Policy Advisor at the Pentagon. He has also worked as a consultant in Washington, DC for
Booz, Allen, Hamilton on mental health and health care reform.
Zulema Andino, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Both of Zulema’s parents struggled with addiction to opioids and her father died of a heroin over-
dose when she was four years old. Early on in life, Zulema developed a drug addiction of her own
and the direct result was years of incarceration. In early 2014 Zulema was able to get help for her
addiction and find recovery. She now shares her life experience and assists others in finding their
own road to recovery.
Blu Robinson, CMHC, SUDC
Blu Robinson is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), a Substance Use Disorder Counselor
(SUDC), and founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, Addict to Athlete. Blu has specialized in ad-
diction treatment for over 17 years and teaches addiction and substance abuse at the University of
Utah School of Social Work.
Darlene Schultz, USARA
Darlene Schultz taught first grade for 35 years, yet her extensive knowledge of addiction and
recovery came from the lived experience of family members that struggled with substance use. Dar-
lene works hard as the CRAFT Family Support Program Coordinator helping families find support,
resources, and recovery.
Patrick Rezac, Founder/Executive Director at One Voice Recovery, Inc.
One Voice Recovery provides recovery support, recovery coach training, innovative recovery
empowerment workshops, disease prevention and care, emergency housing, vaccinations, and
food bank services. Patrick works tirelessly, advocating for and serving communities that otherwise
wouldn’t have access to services critical to the reduction of disease, infection, and other harms
associated with drug use.
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LEGAL & LAW ENFORCEMENT
PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by:
Tom Ross, Bountiful Chief of Police
Chief Tom Ross has been a police officer for 30 years in Bountiful City, Utah and has
served as Bountiful City Police Chief since January 2007. Chief Ross is the current
president of the Utah Chiefs of Police Association and serves on a number of other
organizations in the community.
Panelists:
Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney General
Sean Reyes currently serves as Utah’s 21st Attorney General. He has been honored
nationally and locally with a long list of awards for his legal skills, leadership, and
unparalleled commitment to public service.
John Huber, U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah
John W. Huber has served as the United States Attorney and lead federal law
enforcement official in Utah since June 2015. He served almost two years as a
presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney during the Obama Administration. In March
2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed Mr. Huber to continue his service
for another four years as the U.S Attorney in Utah.
Brian Besser, DEA District Agent in Charge - State of Utah
Agent Besser is responsible for overseeing all of DEA’s administrative and enforce-
ment efforts throughout Utah’s twenty-nine counties; he also serves as the Com-
mander of the Metro Narcotics Task Force – a multi-agency partnership comprised of
over fifteen local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations.
Dr. Jennifer Plumb, Utah Naloxone
Dr. Jennifer Plumb is a tireless fighter in the opioid crisis. This issue is very close to
her family after losing her brother to a heroin overdose. She is the co-founder of Utah
Naloxone which has empowered laypersons to save hundreds of lives.
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COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by:
Missy Larsen, VP of Corporate Communications - doTERRA
Missy Larsen has built a successful career on a passion to connect resources for
community-building initiatives. Missy is the founding chair of SafeUT, currently chairs
the Utah Refugee Connection board, serves on the Anti-Bullying Coalition, and has
served on numerous other boards over the past 25 years.
Panelists:
Joel Allred, LDS Family Services
K. Joel Allred is an employee of LDS Family Services where he has worked for the
last seven years. Prior to that he spent 23 years with Davis Behavioral Health, the last
six as a therapist in the Davis County Jail. His experience over the years has included
a vast history of working with those with severe mental illness and addiction.
Jamie Clinton-Lont, VA Healthcare System
Jamie Clinton-Lont is the Director of the Salt Lake VA Health Care System’s Pain Edu-
cation and Opioid Monitoring Program, a Program nominated for Best Practice in the
management of chronic non-cancer pain and opioid prescribing. She is an advocate
for veteran patient education, safe opioid prescribing, and overdose risk reduction.
David Litvack, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
David Litvack is Deputy Chief of Staff in the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office. David also
served as a state legislator and minority leader in the Utah State House of Represen-
tatives from 2001 to 2012.
David Schiller, Founder of NarcX
Davis Schiller is a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge with over 30 years of ex-
perience with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. Subsequent to his
retirement in 1987, he co-founded RxDisposal (NarcX), the first and only independent-
ly validated method of on-site destruction in the United States for prescription drugs,
as well as illicit drugs.
Philip Serghini, Director of Public Affairs - Walmart
Philip Serghini is Director of Public Affairs & State & Local Government Relations
for Walmart Stores, covering Southern California, Arizona, Utah, and Montana. Phil
joined Walmart in 2005 as a member of its Corporate Affairs team providing support
in a number of different areas, including helping the company develop new stores
throughout the Northeast U.S.
15The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Infographic
The
OPIOID CRISIS
by the numbers
49,068
Americans died from opioid- The opioid crisis cost
related overdoses in 2017. $504 Billion in 2015.
2.8% of GDP
Percentage of the U.S. Gross Domestic
Product associated with the cost of the
115 Americans die opioid crisis.
from opioids every day.
20%
of reduction
in the male
workforce
Increase in is attributed to
16.3% overdose deaths
between 2016 and 2017
opioid use.
1 in 5
In 2016
Prescribing rates
for controlled
substances among
5X
Increase in heroin-
adolescents and
related overdose deaths
from 2010 to 2016 young adults
deaths among young nearly doubled
adults were opioid related. from 1994 to 2007.
26,500
overdoses reversed by laypeople
80%
More than
of heroin users
started their cycle
of addiction with
prescription opioids.
using naloxone from 1996 to 2014.
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UTAH IS NOT IMMUNE
16.4 110%
opioid-related deaths
per 100,000 in Utah,
higher than the national
average of 13.3. increase in opioid-related deaths
in Utah from 2002 to 2016.
Unintentional Opioid
Opioid Prescribing Rates Overdose Deaths
(per 100k, 2016) (per 100k, 2016)
0 - 43.6 0 - 4.9
43.6 - 64.7 5.0 - 7.2
64.74 - 82.4 7.3 - 9.9
82.4 - 105.6 10.0 - 13.7
105.6+ 13.8+
(suppressed) (suppressed)
SOME GOOD NEWS: UTAH IS MAKING PROGRESS.
While opioid-related deaths rose 10 percent nationwide last year, they fell by almost
20 percent here in Utah. In fact, last year was the third year in a row that prescription
opioid deaths declined in the Beehive State.
But we cannot rest on our laurels. There are still far too many individuals, families and
communities suffering from this crisis.
17The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Op-Ed
Mike Lee: Connecting communities
can aid in beating addiction
Our nation is suffering through an unprec- community. Single men with only a high
edented public health crisis. Nearly 48,000 school education have an opioid death rate
Americans died from opioid overdoses in almost three times higher than single wom-
2017, a far higher death rate than we ever en with the same level of education.
experienced from HIV, guns or automobile
Considering how differently the epidemic
accidents.
is playing out in our nation’s many diverse
And no community has been spared from communities, a one-size-fits-all solution
this epidemic. More than six Utahns die ev- is not the answer. Too often federal grant
ery week from opioid or heroin overdoses, programs make emerging local solutions
and three rural Utah counties were recently inflexible and unable to deliver unique
identified by the U.S. Department of Agri- treatments that suit local communities.
culture as being among the most vulnerable These federal funding streams have little
to the opioid crisis. accountability and minimal measurement
of their effectiveness.
But while no community has been left
untouched, it is affecting every community This doesn’t mean there is no role for the
in different ways. There is no single opioids federal government to play in fighting the
crisis. There are hundreds. opioid crisis. Quite the contrary. Already
the Drug Enforcement Agency has played
In some states, prescription drugs are the
a key role working closely with the Utah
cause of most overdoses, while in others
Attorney General’s Office prosecuting drug
most deaths are caused by illicit synthetic
cartels and sponsoring “Take Back Days”
drugs like fentanyl.
where Utahns can turn in unused prescrip-
The Joint Economic Committee’s Social tion opioids for safe disposal.
Capital Project has also found a strong
The recent opioids bill that passed Congress
social component to the epidemic. Individ-
also included new tools to fight the crisis,
uals who have either never married or are
including strengthening the Customs and
divorced represent a higher share of those
Border Protection’s authority to discover
dealing with opioid addiction compared
and destroy packages containing illegal
to those who are more connected to their
controlled substances, establishing a system
18The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Op-Ed
to stop suspicious orders of opioids from percent here in Utah. In fact, last year was
drug manufacturers, and requiring the FDA the third year in a row that prescription
to update its process of assessing the safety opioid deaths declined in the Beehive State.
and effectiveness of new drugs.
But we cannot rest on our laurels. There are
These new federal powers will help miti- still far too many individuals, families and
gate our opioid epidemic, but the real work communities suffering from this crisis.
solving this crisis will be at the local level.
That is why Utah Attorney General Sean
This fight will be won in governors’ offices,
Reyes, DEA 360 Program, the Mark Wahl-
sheriffs’ offices, rehabilitation facilities, doc-
berg Youth Foundation and I are hosting
tors’ offices, churches, classrooms and living
the “Utah Solutions Summit: Instead” next
rooms. This fight will be won by connecting
Friday, Oct. 12, at the Vivint Smart Home
our communities to make sure addiction
Arena.
doesn’t start, and on those rare occasions
it does, to make sure recovery starts soon This summit will bring together community
after. leaders, students, experts and those fight-
ing for recovery from around the nation to
And I have some good news: Utah is begin-
share best practices and create better and
ning to win this fight.
more effective options so those impacted
The Utah Opioid Task Force, which assem- by the opioids crisis can choose connection
bled experts from diverse fields, including instead of addiction.
medicine, government, treatment, recovery
and law enforcement, has already been col-
laborating for nearly two years to identify
community-based solutions to this crisis.
Groups like the Utah Support Advocates for
Recovery Awareness, The Other Side Acad-
emy and the Utah Coalition for Opioid
Overdose Prevention have been working
alongside law enforcement agencies from
Logan to Blanding to develop and execute
local solutions to Utah’s opioid crisis. And
these local solutions are working.
While opioid-related deaths rose 10 percent
nationwide last year, they fell by almost 20
19The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Notes
Notes
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20The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Special Thanks
Special Thanks
AG Sean Reyes’ staff Lindsey Barber
Alema Harrington Lisa Walker
Andy Chudd Lola Zagey Strong
Angela Ito Mark Powell
Ben Kjar Matt Butler
Bill Nixon Mayor Jackie Biskupski
Ciara Gregovich Michael Deaver
Cindy Reinhard Michael Jolley
Court McGee Misty Bastian
Dan Burton Pam Hayes
Dave Durocher Principal Bart Peery
DEA Utah staff Rebecca Lee
Devin Shelley Ric Cantrell
Doug Wicks Rich Waters
Emily Justice Rick Rendon
Foreign Figures Rob Axson
Jamison Davis Salem Hills High School
Jason Badell Sandra Gierisch
Jazz Bear Scott Lazerson
Jean Hill Senate Joint Economic Committee
Jeff Haney Senator Mike Lee’s staff
Jennifer Seelig Spencer Stokes
Jim Wahlberg Stanley Havili
Johnny Riche Steve Huff
Jon Ammons Tara Haggett
Joseph Nixon The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Lars Roner Tricia Raynard
LDS Family Services Victoria Ah You
Lexi Walker Yahosh Bonner
and everyone we forgot (except Erik)
21The 2018 Utah Solutions Summit Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• The Numbers Behind the Opioids Crisis - Report from Senator Lee and his staff on the
Joint Economic Committee of Congress - utahsolutionssummit.com/resources
• Utah Naloxone - utahnaloxone.org
• SafeUT app - Crisis text and tip line - Download in the App Store or Google Play
• USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness - myusara.com
• The Other Side Academy - Training school for people, both pre- and post-sentencing, who
are ready to learn a new and better way to live their lives - theothersideacademy.com
• DEA 360 Strategy - dea.gov/360-strategy
• The Truth - opoids.thetruth.com
• One Voice Recovery - onevoicerecovery.com
• 525 Foundation - 525foundation.org
• McGee Project - mcgeeproject.org
• LDS Family Services - providentliving.lds.org/lds-family-services
• Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation - drugfreeisuptome.org
• Overdose Awareness Utah - facebook.com/overdoseawarenessutah
• FEND - Opioid awareness app - wearefend.org
• National Helpline - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and
information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/
or substance use disorders. - 1-800-662-HELP
Find these and other resources at
utahsolutionssummit.com/resources
22Thanks to our generous sponsors
for making this event possible
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Thank you for your participation in the 2018 Utah Solutions Summit.
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