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10 Guiding Principles of Recovery

SAMHSA's working guide of recovery.

DEA Recovery Resources

Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose: What's Working in the United States

An introduction for public health, law enforcement, local organizations, and others striving to s...

911 Good Samaritan Laws

The term "911 Good Samaritan Law" refers to local or state legislation that may provide overdose ...

Academic Detailing

“Detailing” is a structured educational strategy developed by commercial manufacturers of medical...

Eliminating Prior-Authorization Requirements for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

In this scenario, health insurance providers cover the cost of MAT as a standard benefit and all ...

Guiding Principles

Below are four overarching principles, lessons gleaned from previous public health emergencies, s...

Initiating Buprenorphine-based MAT in Emergency Departments

Patients receiving care in emergency departments who have untreated opioid use disorder are refer...

Introduction and Overview

Who is this document for? This document is to assist community leaders, local and regional organ...

MAT in Criminal Justice Settings and Upon Release

In this intervention, MAT should be available as a standard of care for incarcerated individuals ...

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

MAT is a proven pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder. The backbone of this treatment...

Naloxone Distribution in Treatment Centers and Criminal Justice Settings

Naloxone distribution programs in criminal justice and treatment facilities (both inpatient  and ...

Screening for Fentanyl in Routine Clinical Toxicology Testing

The standard panel of substances included in routine clinical drug screens (carried out in hospit...

Syringe Services Programs

Sometimes called "needle exchange" or "syringe exchange," syringe programs provide access to clea...

Targeted Naloxone Distribution

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can quickly and safely reverse the potentially fatal effect...

Information About Opioids (NIH)

Opioids are a class of drugs that include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; pain relievers avai...

Preventing an Opioid Overdose: Know the Signs. Save a Life. (CDC)

Opioid Overdose Basics Prescription opioids (like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine) and illi...

Real Stories (CDC)

The following videos were created by real people who have experience with the national opioid cri...

Recognizing an Opioid Overdose (IDPH)

Look for these potential signs and symptoms... Blue or purple fingernails and lips ...

Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction (CDC)

Website: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-addiction.html#cdc_generic_sect...

Rural Community Action Guide

The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit

Preventing Opioid Use Disorder (CDC)

What is Opioid Use Disorder? Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), a substance use disorder, sometimes refe...

Opioid & Fentanyl Addiction (Gateway Recovery Center)

Opioid and fentanyl addiction has increased significantly in America in the last decade. Annually...

Understanding Opioid Addiction (University of Minnesota)

The opioid crisis has had a heavy impact on people living in the United States and has resulted i...

What is Naloxone? (Know The Dangers.com)

Naloxone Saves Lives Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, is a medicine that can help someone during...