SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

Publication Date: 2018
Abstract: This toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Sections of the toolkit cover opioid use disorder facts, five essential steps for first responders, information for prescribers, safety advice for patients and family members, and resources for those recovering from opioid overdose. Access reports for community members, prescribers, patients and families, and those recovering from opioid overdose.