Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose: What's Working in the United States
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Description
A guide for community leaders, public health, law enforcement, and others working to address the opioid crisis in their community. Identifies evidence-based practices that have been successfully implemented in the U.S. and are effective in reducing rates of opioid overdose. Includes strategies focused on naloxone distribution, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), addressing opioid use in criminal justice settings, syringe services, and more.
Author(s)
Jennifer J. Carroll, Traci C. Green, Rita K. Noonan
Date
2018
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Document
Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Criminal justice system · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Public health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention