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Posted 2/7/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The opioid epidemic is a result of a complex system of varied and interrelated factors. This webinar introduced a systems thinking approach and offers tools to address complex public health challenges. Additionally, the webinar described opportunities for grantees to further develop their capacity to apply systems thinking to a local opioid response.
Posted 5/26/2021 (updated 4/10/2024)
Posted 2/24/2021 (updated 4/4/2024)
This webinar provided new information on the risks and clinical challenges presented by individuals who use psychostimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants). A review of the clinical strategies that are important in working with this population were presented, including psychosocial and medication treatments for those with stimulant use disorder. Presented by Richard Rawson, Ph.D.
Posted 12/9/2020 (updated 4/3/2024)
Detailed risk benefit assessment of medications, settings and patient outcomes. These guidelines were developed in response to a resolution from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), “to develop and publish minimum requirements and international guidelines on psychosocially assisted pharmacological treatment of persons dependent on opioids”
Posted 10/21/2020 (updated 4/3/2024)
This study sought to identify best practices for retaining individuals in treatment and for achieving continuity of care between settings.
Posted 9/4/2020 (updated 3/29/2024)
The analysis examined syndromic surveillance data from 2018–2019 in 29 states for suspected nonfatal drug and polydrug overdoses treated in emergency departments.
Posted 7/27/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
The American Medical Association’s Opioid Task Force report shows a dramatic increase in fatalities involving illicit opioids, stimulants (e.g. methamphetamine), heroin and cocaine and a similarly dramatic drop in the use of prescription opioids.
Posted 2/4/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
A Systems Perspective of the Opioid Epidemic Webinar Presentation and Materials