This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of Colorado”s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Continue reading
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Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading-Edge Practices and Next Steps in Ending the Opioid Epidemic
This 2018 report provides an analysis of the state of Pennsylvania’s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Continue reading
A Systematic Review of Strategies to Improve Appropriate Use of Opioids and to Reduce Opioid Use Disorder and Deaths from Prescription Opioids
This Canadian systematic review of peer-reviewed and grey literature identifies successful strategies to improve appropriate use of prescription opioids while reducing misuse, abuse, and diversion of medications. They identified 66 distinct strategies implemented in health systems, government or public health Continue reading
How to Safely Dispose of Leftover Prescription Medication
A one page guide for patients and caregivers on why unused prescription drugs should not be kept in the house and how to safely dispose of leftover medications including opioids. Continue reading
How to Reduce Your Risk of Overdosing from Prescription Painkillers
A one page guide for patients and caregivers on how to reduce their risk of overdosing from prescription painkillers, how to recognize an overdose, and what to do if you suspect someone has overdosed. Continue reading
Practice Safety at Home with Opioid Painkillers
This one page document provides advice for patients and caregivers about safe storage and safe disposal of opioid medications and provides cautions on the risk of taking opioids with other medications and of sharing prescription medicines with friends and families. Continue reading
A National Safety Council Safe Community in Action
This 5 minute video from the National Safety Council describes the coordinated, collaborative response to opioid overdoses in Madison, Wisconsin. The video highlights how community collaboration created a multifaceted response to the overdose epidemic and briefly describes programs that local leaders could potentially adopt in their communities. Continue reading
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose
This advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General address the drug naloxone and how patients, caregivers, and providers can assure that naloxone is available and people know how to use it to prevent opioid overdoses. Continue reading
Naloxone Use in the Courthouse: A Judicial Bench Card
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides information about naloxone and how it is used to treat opioid overdoses and provides guidance for creating naloxone policies for courtrooms. Continue reading
Rx Pain Medications: Treating Overdose with Naloxone
This infographic from SAMHSA educates patients who use opioids on how to treat and overdose with naloxone. Continue reading