SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention ToolKit (English & Spanish)

Opioid overdose continues to be a major health problem in the United States. It has contributed significantly to overdose deaths among those who use or misuse illicit and prescription opioids. In fact, all U.S. overdose deaths involving opioids (i.e. unintentional, intentional, homicide, and undetermined) increased to more than 42,000 deaths in 2016.

• Opioid Use Disorder Facts
• Five Essential Steps for First Responders
• Information for Prescribers
• Safety Advice for Patients & Family Members
• Recovering From Opioid Overdose

English and Spanish versions are attached below