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 academic paper describes bridge clinics, which offer immediate, low barrier access to medications for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorder treatment, helping to close gaps in the continuum of care. It reviews available evidence for bridge clinic effectiveness in care…

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…

This is a policy brief from Carnevale Associates that discusses the short- and long-term need for substance use prevention and offers recommendations on how prevention professionals can safely continue work during the coronavirus pandemic. 

This brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) presents key takeaway messages from a mixed-methods study examining how substance use affects child welfare systems across the country. It highlights that, generally, counties with higher overdose death and…

This report describes the current distribution and funding mix for naloxone access and explores the potential impacts of policy changes to expand coverage for naloxone as a non-prescription product. It argues that non-prescription status for naloxone and education about its efficacy and…

This academic paper outlines a study which investigated the impact of supervised injection facilities on individuals who use injected drugs. The authors implemented a systematic review of existing studies on this specific topic and concluded that supervised injection facilities reduce the risk…

This is a report from the Urban Institute that summarized interviews with national experts and site visits to two Appalachian communities on the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families. The problems that systems face to address the opioid crisis, promising programs and approaches,…