Federal Resources - General

The following are opioid-related resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), and other HHS divisions.

Resource	Description
Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit (SAMHSA) bit.ly/PCPT-38	Visit the "Facts for Community Members" and "Safety Advice for Patient and Family Members" sections of this kit. Download them to share with your community.
"Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder" bit.ly/PCPT-37	SAMHSA's handbook for anyone seeking timely help or information about cutting down or cutting out narcotics, prescription pain medications, heroin, and/or other opioid drugs.
"Step-by-Step" Guides bit.ly/PCPT-22	These NIDA guides walk families through decision points and offer rich lists of resources.
Opioid Basics (CDC)