EmergencyGuidelines and considerations for first responders and other healthcare professionals when treating an opioid overdose. Click here to access the document. […]
Category: Treatment and Clinical Guidelines
This category of reports contains information on drug and alcohol treatment and clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals, public health workers, and the public
The National Practice Guidelines for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
National guidelines developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine for healthcare providers involved in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Outlined are various justified treatment methods. Click here to access the document. […]
Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Medicaid
A report on the accessibility of substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients. Click here to access the document. […]
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Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Annual Plan and Report 2015-2016
An outline of the prevention, intervention and treatment initiatives for substance misuse in Pennsylvania. Click here to access the document. […]
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Prehospital Opioid Safety
Recommendations to assist medical directors in providing guidance and education to their providers, minimizing the risk of exposure when delivering care to patients. Click here to access the document. […]
Naloxone Information Sheet
Information surrounding the use of Naloxone from the Pittsburgh Poison Centre. The report outlines the use of the drug, how it works, how to administer it and anticipated outcomes of immediate or long-term use. Click here to access the document. […]
Performance Audit Reports: Opioid Treatment Audits
An assessment of the current treatment methodologies and programs related to opioid misuse. Shared on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General. Click here to access the document. […]
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NIH Efforts to Reduce the Opioid Epidemic
An overview of the initiatives implemented by the National Institute of Health to reduce the opioid epidemic. Click here to access the document. […]
DEA: Fentanyl Guide for First Responders
Drug Enforcement Administration guidelines on the prevention and treatment of accidental Fentanyl exposure for first responders. Click here to access the document. […]
Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative
A guideline intended for mental health advocates, consumers of mental health services, community leaders and others with a role in mental health to set up stigma reduction initiatives. Click here to access the document. […]
