This plain language summary breaks down a peer-reviewed study that estimated the societal burden of the opioid crisis at $1 trillion. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Federal Government
Situating the Continuum of Overdose Risk in the Social Determinants of Health: A New Conceptual Framework
This article presents a new conceptual framework for understanding the opioid crisis by describing factors that escalate risk for drug use, addiction, and overdose and proposes six policy strategies to address the epidemic’s root causes and deescalate risk. The framework promotes a comprehensive approach that recognizes the social determinants of health and shifts public policy from punishment to a public health approach. Continue reading
National Drug Control Strategy: National Treatment Plan for Substance Use Disorder (2020)
The 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act required the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a plan to expand treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) in the United States. Continue reading
National Drug Control Strategy (2020)
The 2020 National Drug Control Strategy from the Executive Office of the President of the United States describes 9 goals targeting 3 focus areas: prevention; treatment and recovery; and reducing the availability of illicit drugs in America. Continue reading
Rural Community Toolbox: Funding & Tools to Build Healthy Drug-Free Rural Communities
The Rural Community Toolbox website, created by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, provides resources to fight addiction in rural communities. The toolbox provides information about funding opportunities and technical assistance offered by 16 federal departments and agencies. Continue reading
Rural Community Toolbox Fact Sheet
This 2-page fact sheet details the Rural Community Toolbox produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This fact sheet explains the resources included in the toolbox and explains the toolbox development process. Continue reading
Opportunities to Improve Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Disease Services: Integrating Responses to a Dual Epidemic
This linked report details the work of integrating service for opioid use disorder treatment and infectious disease prevention and treatment. The report highlights programs that have successfully integrated treatment and provides recommendations for overcoming common barriers to service integration. Continue reading
National Drug Control Strategy (2019)
The 2019 National Drug Control Strategy report provides a high-level overview of the U.S. federal government’s efforts to address illegal drug distribution, drug use, and addiction. The report includes a summary of national strategic objections and assumptions and the national implementation plan. Continue reading
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
This guidance from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration addresses patient privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) services under CFR 42 Part 2 during the Covid-19 public health emergency. Continue reading
All Sheriffs’ Authority 2019 Mental Health Report: Recommendations
This 2019 report from the National Sheriffs’ Association and partners details their policy recommendations regarding mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) issues. Recommendations include: Continue reading