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Opioids
A guide, created by the Federal Depository Library Program out of the Government Publishing Office, to educate about the opioid crisis.
Helpline
SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish).
General Information
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NIDA: OpioidsNational Institute on Drug Abuse's website with information on legal and illegal forms of opioids.
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DEA Drug Fact SheetsInformation on drugs and their effects on your body and brain.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse: OpioidsContains overview of opioids and links to resources on related topics.
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Medications to Treat Opioid Use DisorderOverview of the medications available to treat opioid abuse disorder.
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Opioid Prescriptions: Information for PatientsInformation on options for patients with chronic pain.
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FDA: Opioid MedicationsLearn about abuse-deterrent opioids, and find information on your prescriptions.
Data & Statistics
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Opioid Summaries by StateNational Institute on Drug Abuse's website containing statistics on opioid-related overdose death rates and opioid prescribing levels.
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CMS: Mapping ToolCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services' interactive mapping tool that shows geographic comparisons of Medicare Prescription Part D opioid prescriptions written in the United States.
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U.S. Prescribing Rate MapsMaps showing geographic distribution in the U.S., at both state and county levels of opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 persons.
Interactive tools
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Pathways to Safer Opioid UseImmersive, interactive training tool available through Health.gov, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Opioid Overdose
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CDC: Opioid OverdoseInformation on opioids from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention ToolkitFacts for Community Members, Five Essential Steps for First Responders, Information for Prescribers, Safety Advice for Patients & Family Members Recovering from Opioid Overdose.
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