- What are the differences between substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and addiction?
- Where can I get help for my family member, neighbor, co-worker, or friend?
- Are there supportive resources for me, as someone who cares about a person who is experiencing use disorder or addiction?
- What can I do to help prevent an overdose?
- Can I make a difference in this person's recovery?
- What are opioids and why are they dangerous?
- Words Matter: Use the Correct Terminology
- Who is at risk for opioid use disorder?
- Pain Management Alternatives
- Infectious Diseases and Opioids
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
- Harm Reduction: Needle Exchange
- Safe Medication Disposal
- Do Your Part to end the Opioid Epidemic
- Recognizing an Opioid Overdose
- Naloxone Saves Lives
- Staying Safe When Taking Prescription Opioids
- Opioids and Other Common Substances: What You Need to Know
- Fentanyl
- Ketamine
- Methamphetamine
Harm and Stigma Reduction
- Substance Use Disorder Stigma: What It Is and How You Can Prevent It
- Reducing Stigma Towards Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Reducing Stigma Toward Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Stigma and Mothers Using Opioids
- Naloxone: A Lifesaving Tool Against Opioid Overdose
Substance Use and Special Circumstances
- 800-662-HELP (4357) – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline provides treatment referral and information 24/7. It is free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish.
- RCORP-TA: Harm Reduction Laws in the United States
- RCORP-TA: Rural Community Action Guide: Building Stronger, Healthy Drug-Free Rural Communities
- RCORP-TA: Community Opioid Misuse Toolbox
- RCORP-TA: Mothering and Opioids Toolkit: Addressing Stigma – Acting Collaboratively
- SAMHSA: Opioid Overdose Prevention ToolKit (English & Spanish)
- SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Frequently Asked Questions
- CDC: Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery