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Opioid Overdose Prevention Saves Lives
OCT 22, 2020

Substance use disorders, like opioid use disorder (OUD), have significantly impacted communities across America. When we act early, we can prevent the use and misuse of drugs.

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Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose: What’s Working in the United States
OCT 22, 2020

Learn guiding principles and effective strategies for preventing opioid overdose in communities.

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Overdose Deaths and the Involvement of Illicit Drugs: Vital Signs
SEP 3, 2020

Substance use disorders, like opioid use disorder (OUD), have significantly impacted communities across America.

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America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Data to Action
AUG 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic introduces new risks and challenges to those impacted by substance use disorder.

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Talk to Your Doctor About Managing Your Pain
FEB 26, 2020

You and your doctor both play a role in finding the best way to manage your pain.

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Real Stories from Real People: Overcoming Addiction
AUG 19, 2020

Sharing stories from real people whose lives have been impacted by the opioid crisis.

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Access the latest data. Learn what can be done about overdoseand related harms. CDC VitalSigns
Page last reviewed: September 3, 2020
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control