Publications
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017
Centers for disease Control and Prevention, 2018 Deaths from drug overdose continue to be a public health burden in the United States. This report uses the most recent final mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to update trends in drug... read moreQuality Improvement and Care Coordination: Implementing the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to save lives and prevent prescription opioid misuse, opioid use disorder (OUD), and overdose by equipping providers with the knowledge, tools, and guidance they... read moreCDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016
Centers for disease Control and Prevention, 2016 This guideline provides recommendations for primary care clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. The guideline addresses 1) when... read moreState Strategies to Meet the Needs of Young Children and Families Affected by the Opioid Crisis
National Academy for State Health Policy, September 2018 The opioid epidemic continues to have devastating consequences for children and families across the country, with growing social and financial implications for states. The estimated cost of the epidemic... read more
The Hope & Recovery
Support Line
In the event of an opioid overdose, call to connect with a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also talk to your doctor about medication-assisted treatment.
401.942.STOP (7867)