This 2019 briefing paper from the Pew Charitable Trusts describes challenges rural communities face in providing access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The report provides a brief overview of strategies federal, state, and local governments can adopt to expand access to treatment. Continue reading
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Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary
This two page summary of Pennsylvania’s efforts to address the opioid crisis focuses on 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 Association and Manatt Health. Continue reading
Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Recommendations
Part of a series of reports by the American Medical Association, this two page document summarizes recommendations for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to expand their efforts to address the opioid crisis. Continue reading
Spotlight on North Carolina: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary
This two page summary of a full report on North Carolina’s efforts to address the opioid crisis focuses on 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 Association and Manatt Health. Continue reading
Spotlight on Mississippi: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary
This two page summary of a full report on Mississippi’s efforts to address the opioid crisis provides 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 Association and Manatt Health. Continue reading
Spotlight on Colorado: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary
This two page summary of the 2019 report highlights 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 Association and Manatt Health. Continue reading
Prescription Nation 2018: Facing America’s Opioid Epidemic
In 2016, the National Safety Council identified 6 key actions states could take to address the opioid crisis including: improving provider education, implementing prescribing guidelines, improving their prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), enhancing data sharing ability, improving treatment Continue reading
Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability
This report from the National Governors Association’s Center for Best Practices focuses on strategies states can use to ensure access to pharmaceutical treatments needed to address public health crises. The report addresses opioid related treatment such as medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder Continue reading
Minnesota’s Plan for the Prevention, Treatment and Recovery of Addiction
Since 2013, Minnesota has been in process of changing the state’s approach to substance use disorder treatment from an episodic model of treatment to a chronic disease longitudinal systems of care model. This 2018 report builds upon previous recommendations with a focus on workforce development, person Continue reading
The Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring hope and Healing to Our Communities
This toolkit was designed for helping faith-based and community leaders collaborate on solutions to the opioid epidemic including focusing on creating a culture of compassion and healing. The toolkit address 7 key areas including opening doors to support individuals in recovery or support groups, increasing awareness and building community capacity to Continue reading