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Posted 3/23/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Over the past 20 years, drug overdose deaths have increased dramatically in the United States. Most of these deaths involved opioids, including prescription pain medications, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. These are called opioid-related overdoses and often occur as a result of respiratory depression caused by opioids, even when other medications and drugs are involved.
Posted 12/9/2020 (updated 4/3/2024)
Emergency Department initiated buprenorphine. This guide includes an overview, list of protocols, tools, and assessments for providers.