This is an academic paper that provides commentary on the impact of the opioid crisis on youth. The treatment system currently available to adolescents is described, shortfalls are identified, and recommendations are made to enable pediatricians to better manage substance use disorders in…

This is an academic paper that summarizes over one hundred community plans to address the opioid crisis in the United States and Canada. These were found in both the peer-review and grey literature. According to this paper, most community opioid-related plans were provincially/state-funded,…

This is an academic paper that explored the support and attitudes of emergency department (ED) personnel in Nevada towards using a mobile outreach team following the presentation of an opioid overdose to the ED. Findings suggest strong support and enthusiasm for this type of intervention. Giving…

This is an academic paper published by the Harm Reduction Journal that discusses the relationship between syringe service programs and law enforcement in the state of Colorado. Through a review of syringe service programs in the state, the authors identified barriers and suggest effective…