NLM Resources on Opioid Abuse

From the Outreach and Special Populations Branch: An estimated 1.9 million people in the US have a prescription opioid use disorder, while another 586,000 have a heroin use disorder.  The NIH MedlinePlus Magazine gives an overview to help readers understand the opioid overdose epidemic, and the statistics are staggering.  In 2014 alone, more than 28,000 people died from an opioid overdose.  How can public health professionals address this growing epidemic? The National Library of Medicine provides resources for both the general public and health professionals to learn about opioid abuse and overdose prevention and treatment options: Resources for the General Public: Learn about opioid abuse and addiction, prescription drug abuse, and heroin, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. The general public can also learn more about the Naloxone injection, which is an emergency medical treatment for reversing the effects of opiate overdoses. Resources in Multiple Languages: Information from MedlinePlus can be accessed in Spanish about opioid abuse and addiction. HealthReach provides a handout in 9 languages describing What is Addiction?, and document or video versions of Safe, Smart and Healthy – Keys to Success in Your New Home: Substance Use and Abuse are also available in 16 languages. Resources for Healthcare Professionals: Find links to detailed drug information about opioids on Drug Information Portal, and find information related to Naloxone. Also ch...
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