The United Hospital Fund convened a meeting of researchers, program leaders, and policymakers in the fall of 2018 to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families. This report summarizes the findings of that meeting and provides recommendations for actions policymakers and community leaders can take to address the significant effects of opioid use on children, families, and communities.
Authors: S. Brundage, C. Levine
Funding Source: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Milbank Memorial Fund
The Ripple Effect: The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Children and Families: Recommendations for an Action Agenda Based on a Multidisciplinary Meeting
United Hospital Fund report on ways to address the impact of the opioid crisis on children, families, and communities