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The standard panel of substances included in routine clinical drug screens (carried out in hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, etc.) should include screening for fentanyl exposure, particularly in jurisdictions where fentanyl is known to be prevalent in the...

The term "911 Good Samaritan Law" refers to local or state legislation that may provide overdose victims and/or overdose bystanders with limited immunity from drug-related criminal charges and other criminal or judicial consequences that may otherwise result f...

Naloxone distribution programs in criminal justice and treatment facilities (both inpatient  and outpatient) target individuals who are about to be released from supervision and/or cease treatment to receive overdose response training and naloxone kits prior t...

In this intervention, MAT should be available as a standard of care for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. Those receiving MAT when they enter a criminal justice setting may continue receiving this treatment, and those who are not on treatment ...

Sometimes called "needle exchange" or "syringe exchange," syringe programs provide access to clean sterile equipment used for the preparation and consumption of drugs as well as tools for the prevention and reversal of opioid overdose, such as naloxone trainin...

Patients receiving care in emergency departments who have untreated opioid use disorder are referred to a provider for long-term buprenorphine-based MAT. This referral is accompanied by initial doses of buprenorphine or a short-term prescription that can be fi...

Opioid Overdose Basics Prescription opioids (like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine) and illicit opioids (like heroin and illegally made fentanyl) are powerful drugs that have a risk of a potentially fatal overdose. Anyone who uses opioids can experience a...

Using Data to Better Understand Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder By NORC Walsh Center For Rural Health Analysis More than 70,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose in 2017, and approximatelytwo-thirds of those deaths involv...

Impact of Addiction on A Rural Community Partner Insight and Recommended Action Steps Drug addiction in rural America is more than just a health issue. This is a matter of rural prosperity. A 2017 report by the White House Council of Economic Advisors esti...

Managing The Push And Pull On Fiscal Resources During The Opioid Crisis By National Association of Counties Challenging Fiscal Factors in Rural Counties Rural counties in America are making progress on the ground level in the fight against opioid addictio...

Workforce Development: Increasing Opportunities For Employment During The Opioid Crisis By National Association of Development Organizations Rural Businesses Face Unique Challenges Rural businesses typically face unique challenges to their success, such a...

Transportation is a significant challenge for persons with SUD who lack access to public transit or other modes of transportation. Rural communities can implement programs that provide transportation to people on demand, for any reason. Communities that are in...

Taking Action To Address Substance Use Disorder In The Farming Community By American Farm Bureau Federation / National Farmers Union Opioid Impacts On Farming Community A survey by Morning Consult commissioned in 2017 by the American Farm Bureau Federatio...

Opioids are a class of drugs that include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine; the illegal drug heroin; and many others. Use of opioids...

Website: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-addiction.html#cdc_generic_section_2-everyone-can-play-a-role  Purpose Opioid addiction, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD), is a chronic and relapsing disease that can affect any...

Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health care services for adults, adolescents, and children in need. Our compassionate and experienced staff take the time to understand each client’s struggles, goals, preferences, and expectations, tailoring a tr...

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

Embracing Renewal, Empowering Futures: Your Foundation For Connection in Recovery. Welcome to our outpatient clinic, where we specialize in providing personalized outpatient substance use services to support adults and soon, adolescents. Additionally, we’re ...