Substance Information
Recognizing an Opioid Overdose (IDPH)
Look for these potential signs and symptoms... Blue or purple fingernails and lips ...
The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit
The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit
Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring Hope to Our Communities Every day, 130+ American...
Overview
Increase Awareness Addiction is a treatable, chronic, medical condition. Tap local health expe...
Increase Awareness
A West Virginia pastor wisely said, "Churches are not neutral bystanders: What they don't say is ...
Open Your Doors
Connecting to a supportive community and reestablishing strong relationships are essential elemen...
Building Community Capacity
We can save lives by referring people to proper treatment and helping them navigate systems of co...
Rebuild and Restore
Addiction can leave the lives of individuals and their families dramatically altered by the loss ...
Get Ahead of the Problem
A leader from the Boys & Girls Club of America said recently, "Children may make up 25 percent of...
Connect and Collaborate
With lives being lost daily, the opioid crisis is an all-hands-on-deck epidemic. Across the U.S.,...
Federal Resources - General
The following are opioid-related resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Ad...
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...
Introduction and Overview
Who is this document for? This document is to assist community leaders, local and regional organ...
Guiding Principles
Below are four overarching principles, lessons gleaned from previous public health emergencies, s...
Targeted Naloxone Distribution
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can quickly and safely reverse the potentially fatal effect...
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
MAT is a proven pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder. The backbone of this treatment...
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 ...
Screening for Fentanyl in Routine Clinical Toxicology Testing
The standard panel of substances included in routine clinical drug screens (carried out in hospit...
911 Good Samaritan Laws
The term "911 Good Samaritan Law" refers to local or state legislation that may provide overdose ...
Naloxone Distribution in Treatment Centers and Criminal Justice Settings
Naloxone distribution programs in criminal justice and treatment facilities (both inpatient and ...
MAT in Criminal Justice Settings and Upon Release
In this intervention, MAT should be available as a standard of care for incarcerated individuals ...
Syringe Services Programs
Sometimes called "needle exchange" or "syringe exchange," syringe programs provide access to clea...
Initiating Buprenorphine-based MAT in Emergency Departments
Patients receiving care in emergency departments who have untreated opioid use disorder are refer...
Preventing an Opioid Overdose: Know the Signs. Save a Life. (CDC)
Opioid Overdose Basics Prescription opioids (like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine) and illi...
Rural Community Action Guide
Using Data to Better Understand Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder
Using Data to Better Understand Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder By NORC Walsh Cen...
Impact of Addiction on A Rural Community
Impact of Addiction on A Rural Community Partner Insight and Recommended Action Steps Drug ad...
Managing The Push And Pull On Fiscal Resources During The Opioid Crisis
Managing The Push And Pull On Fiscal Resources During The Opioid Crisis By National Association ...
Workforce Development: Increasing Opportunities For Employment During The Opioid Crisis
Workforce Development: Increasing Opportunities For Employment During The Opioid Crisis By Natio...
Action Steps to Bridge the Transportation Gap
Transportation is a significant challenge for persons with SUD who lack access to public transit ...
Taking Action To Address Substance Use Disorder In The Farming Community
Taking Action To Address Substance Use Disorder In The Farming Community By American Farm Bureau...
Information About Opioids (NIH)
Opioids are a class of drugs that include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; pain relievers avai...
Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction (CDC)
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-addiction.html#cdc_generic_sect...
Real Stories (CDC)
The following videos were created by real people who have experience with the national opioid cri...
DEA Recovery Resources
Hiding Places Video
Know the Signs of Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 14 Americans reports experien...
How to Find Help
The following are links to resources and services that offer guides, information, and more for re...
Treatment
SAMHSA's National Helpline Websites: https://findtreatment.gov/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-...
Recovery
The following links lead to resources that revolve around recovery: Recovery is Possible Life...
Prevention and Resources
The following links lead to various resources that focus on prevention and general information: ...
10 Guiding Principles of Recovery
SAMHSA's working guide of recovery.