This 2018 report from the Centers for Disease Control describes evidence-based strategies to prevent opioid overdose based on a review of the published evidence and consultation with subject matter experts. The report describes 10 strategies that could be implemented by public health officials, law enforcement, local organizations or other community leaders. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Harm Reduction
Syringe exchange
Naloxone distribution
Safe injection sites
Public Health Excellence in Law Enforcement
This is the website for Arizona’s public health excellence in law enforcement award. The website includes criteria for the award, instructions on how to apply, a list of law enforcement agencies who have been recognized through the program, and links to naloxone policies and procedures from recognized law enforcement agencies. Continue reading
Public Health Excellence in Law Enforcement
As part of Arizona’s enhanced opioid data surveillance program, Arizona’s Department of Health Services operates an excellence in law enforcement recognition program. The program recognizes law enforcement agencies that establish naloxone administrative programs and submit their opioid incident data to the on-line reporting portal. Continue reading
Introduction to Naloxone for People with Opioid use Disorders
This 6 minute video shows a patient provider conversation about naloxone and how to prevent opioid overdose for people with opioid use disorders. It features a woman who has completed treatment and is on methadone as part of her treatment plan. The conversation covers the higher risks of Continue reading
Prescribe to Prevent: Prescribe Naloxone, Save a Life
The website Prescribe to Prevent was created by a group of prescribers, pharmacists, public health workers, lawyers and researchers to increase the prescribing and dispensing of naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths. The website offers patient education materials, free online continuing medical education, and specific Continue reading
North American Syringe Exchange Network
This website for the North American Syringe Exchange Network provides an interactive map that allows users to locate syringe exchange programs (SEPs). Part of the Dave Purchase Initiative which helps SEPs collectively purchase supplies and provides financial support for establishing SEPs.
Funding Source: Various grants and donations.
Quality Healthcare Is Your Right – A Guide for People Who Use Drugs
This patient education guide was written to help people who use drugs access safe and quality health care. It provides information about the importance of seeking health care when appropriate, provides tips on finding a good health care provider or clinic, how to prepare for healthcare visits, Continue reading
Hepatitis C Basics For People Who Use Drugs – Spanish
A Spanish language patient education guide to prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infection for persons who inject drugs from the Harm Reduction Coalition. The guide provides information about hepatitis C, how it affects a patient’s health, how to be tested for the virus, and important considerations for treatment. Continue reading
Hepatitis C Basics For People Who Use Drugs
A patient education guide to prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infection for persons who inject drugs from the Harm Reduction Coalition. The guide provides information about hepatitis C, how it affects a patient’s health, how to be tested for the virus, and important considerations for treatment. Continue reading
Guide to Developing and Managing Overdose Prevention and Take-Home Naloxone Projects
This manual outlines the process of developing an overdose prevention and education program in community settings including substance use disorder treatment facilities. The guide describes how to incorporate overdose prevention education into existing programs and provides detailed information on how to develop and manage a take-home naloxone program. Continue reading