The dashboards and data available through this application are the result of ongoing collaboration between the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Department of Justice, and the
Opioid use for managing pain and non-medical purposes has reached epidemic proportions and has created a national crisis that causes staggering mortality, costs, and shattered lives. Patients and care teams could better address these challenges throu
Global Opioids: As the U.S. fights to undo the damage from the opioid epidemic, pharmaceutical companies are expanding around the world. The Associated Press, supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, is investigating this gl
Effective interventions for OUD, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), do exist, and healthy outcomes can occur for both the mother and the infant, but only when healthcare professionals can recognize and treat SUDs, which include OUD, and s
TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT PROTOCOL (TIP) 63: This TIP reviews three Food and Drug Administration-approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support peopl
The demand for residential treatment for parents with their children is expanding quickly. However, the number of licensed facilities for parents with children is growing slowly. This challenge is compounded by the lack of information about these fac
This three-year (January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021) strategic plan is based on recommendations made by the Governor’s Commission and Task Force members and other key stakeholders. In developing this plan each Task Force reviewed relevant alcohol a
Washington State is currently experiencing an opioid overdose epidemic. During 2000–2008, the rate of opioid-related overdose deaths increased dramatically due to a rapid rise in overdose deaths involving prescription opioids. Since 2008, overdose de
This paper focuses on the most common state policy responses to the opioid crisis, dividing them into six broad categories. Within each category we highlight the rationale behind the group of policies within it, discuss the details and support for in
A literature review suggested by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy evaluates interventions and potential Pay for Success opportunities to treat opiate use disorders and related harms
Although the opioid crisis in the US is gaining increased attention, the steps taken to date to combat it are insufficient. Our research suggests that much broader—and bolder—action is required...
In partnership with the National Governors’ Association and Milbank Memorial Fund, the Center for Evidence-based Policy at Oregon Health & Science University (The Center) created CLOUD: Curated Library about Opioid Use for Decision-makers. With grant