Resources

This document presents research-supported talking points on the effectiveness of naloxone and overdose education and naloxone distribution programs.

This resource summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of looking at national data sources to understand local substance misuse problems.

These questions can help to inform an assessment process that is inclusive and culturally relevant.

This resource presents findings from a systematic review of the recent literature examining associations between scare tactics, fear-based messages, and substance misuse.

This resource describes three post-overdose interventions that have shown promise in reducing the risk of subsequent overdoses and improving other health outcomes among people who have experienced a non-fatal overdose, highlighting the role of prevention practitioners in supporting these efforts.

This tool presents examples of state- and local-level opportunities for collaborating with medical professionals across settings to plan and support prescriber education programming.

Preventing opioid overdose requires collaboration with a diverse range of partners—some familiar and some new to the world of prevention. This tool presents different sectors prevention practitioners may want to engage in opioid overdose prevention efforts, along with opportunities for meaningful engagement.

This resource provides an overview of some common barriers to obtaining archival data, and strategies for overcoming these challenges.

This practice-support tool provides summaries of interventions that help young people develop abilities and attitudes necessary to succeed and thrive.

Learn about the potential challenges to obtaining useful epidemiological and other data during prevention planning.