This is an academic paper that uses a survey among law enforcement officers in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTAs) to explore knowledge and attitudes towards responding to opioid overdoses. Though most officers have access to naloxone and been trained to respond to an opioid overdose, some (15%) report not having access to naloxone. Negative attitudes towards overdose prevention were more likely in those that responded to many overdose calls.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Overdose prevention
Peer-reviewed Article
Citation
Carroll, J.J., Mital, S., Wolff, J., Noonan, R.K., Martinez, P., Podolsky, M.C., Killorin, J.C., Green, T.C. (2020). Knowledge, preparedness, and compassion fatigue among law enforcement officers who respond to opioid overdose. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 217, 108257.