Operationalizing Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration convened a meeting of experts in 2012 to discuss Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) treatment models. The report on this meeting identifies key elements of ROSC models, describes conflicts between substance abuse Continue reading

Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse Public Health Campaign

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family created a toolkit for communities to launch a public health information campaign to reduce prescription drug abuse. The toolkit includes targeted educational materials and information about implementing harm reduction and safe medication disposal programs as well as information for patients, caregivers, and parents to help them better understand the risks of prescription medications and how to reduce those risks. Continue reading

Arizona Opioid Response Summary

This 2019 report provides a comprehensive review of the state of Arizona’s opioid response efforts through December 2018. In addition to briefly describing major initiatives in the state, the report provides data from the state’s comprehensive enhanced data surveillance system. Continue reading