This is a report from the Mental Health Commission of Canada that summarizes an 18-month project on opioid use disorder (OUD) stigma and gives a scoping literature review as well as the results of key informant interviews and focus groups involving first responders, persons with lived experience…

This study develops a typology of the stigma related to opioid use, showing how multiple dimensions of stigma continue to fundamentally hinder the response to the crisis.

The paper explains how public stigma is driven by stereotypes about people with opioid use disorders, such as their…

This in an annual summit sponsored by National Academy of Medicine and Shatterproof that brings together stakeholders to discuss the negative impact of stigma on people with substance use disorders and elevate action-oriented strategies to address and eliminate the harms caused by stigma. More…

This is an academic paper that provides a commentary on the role that stigma plays in substance use disorder, how it manifests, and the evidence base for combating it. 

This report, put together by the Toronto Drug Strategy, presents the results of focus groups for people who use alcohol and other drugs and their experiences of stigma and discrimination. Additionally, recommendations for action are made for the development of strategies to address stigma and…

This is an academic paper that provides commentary on the impact of stigma on a person with substance use disorder (SUD), with a specific focus on how stigmatizing language sustains stigma. Stigma is associated with detrimental effects on treatment outcomes, health care providers, treatments,…

The Rockefeller Institute's Stories from Sullivan series combines aggregate data analysis with on-the-ground research in affected communities to provide insight into what the opioid problem looks like in this rural county, how the community has responded, and what kinds of policies have the best…

This paper describes the strategies and policies implemented in Ohio to improve opioid safety and discusses the role that pharmacists can play in implementing, promoting, and enhancing the effectiveness of these policies. In particular, the Governor's Cabinet Opiate Action Team is discussed,…

This is a report from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions on how data analytics can help health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) combat the opioid crisis by improving prevention and treatment strategies, informed by interviews with 35 clinical, pharmacy, data analytics, and policy…

This is a report from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness that identifies strategies communities, providers, and policymakers can use to address the intersection of homelessness and the opioid crisis and highlights several helpful resources developed by federal and national partners to…

This is a webinar series hosted by SAMHSA that brings together presentations by several experts on the impact of the opioid crisis on black and Latinx communities and innovative responses tailored to these populations. The website contains recordings of the webinars, powerpoint slides, and…

This is a report from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans that provides strategies on how health plans can support and engage primary care physicians to increase prescribing of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). 

This is a report from the National Prevention Science Coalition that focuses on adolescent prevention and early intervention of opioid use disorder. Interventions are discussed in the three most important environments affecting young people’s development: families, schools, and neighborhoods. …

This is an academic paper which describes a study done to identify possible supports to prevent parental opioid misuse and adverse childhood experiences. The authors evaluated data from communities with high and low rates of overdose mortality and foster care entries. Their findings highlight…

This health policy brief describes how laws can reinforce structural stigma, using the example of stigma against those with substance use disorder (SUD). It describes the legal domains in which stigma against people with SUD is most prevalent, including employment law, legal findings, and…

This is a report from SAMHSA that serves as a resource for community stakeholders seeking a review of information available on the role of faith-based organizations in substance use prevention and treatment, including interventions and programs in the peer-reviewed literature. 

This is an issue brief from the Maine Rural Health Research Center that shows the differences in substance use between urban and rural adolescents. Although urban adolescents are more likely to report alcohol and marijuana use, rural adolescents are more likely to report prescription opioid…

This is an academic paper which discusses a cross sectional online survey of public libraries in 5 states in a nationwide study of how public libraries assess community needs. In this specific study the survey assessed the attitudes of library staff towards patrons who used drugs, the frequency…

This report outlines different funding resources for substance use disorder treatment at the state level. The funding resources listed include medicaid, federal grants, and legal settlements. Within each listed resource information such as eligibility criteria and limitations are also given. …

This is an issue brief from SAMHSA that focuses on the importance of employment and education in sustaining recovery from substance use disorders. It provides an overview of the issues, challenges, policies, and state of the science related to these domains, highlights successful programs, and…