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Posted 1/22/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction. PDF version of this resource is available in English and Spanish.
Posted 12/15/2020 (updated 4/3/2024)
Participants learned evidenced based harm reduction strategies to keep people who use drugs (PWUD) alive with reduced disease burden. Presenters discussed methods of engaging PWUD, linkages to MOUD, behavioral health and recovery supports for individuals ready for these supports
Posted 4/12/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Since 1999, an estimated 841,000 people in the U.S. have died from a drug overdose. Beginning in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly exacerbated the overdose crisis resulting in a 30% increase in 2020 compared to 2019. The majority of overdose deaths in the U.S. involve opioids, including nearly 71% of all overdose deaths in 2019.3 Despite high rates of overdose across the nation, overdose and overdose death are preventable. However, people at risk of overdose often face significant challenges accessing treatment and navigating systems of care. Local and state health departments are well-suited to lead and support efforts to prevent and respond to overdose and to link people to evidence-based treatment and services. Peer support services (PSS) are a valuable component of a growing number of overdose response and linkage to care initiatives that can be implemented and supported by local and state health departments.