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Oct 18

Community-Led Innovations: Reducing Overdose Deaths through the HEALing Communities Study

The NIH HEALing Communities Study (HCS) was a large implementation study conducted in 67 communities across four states (Kentucky,...

Oct 3

Announcing Data Dashboard Learning Collaborative Sites

The Addiction Policy Forum and HEALing Communities Study (HCS) are excited to announce that 47 sites have been selected to participate in...

Jul 22

Apply Today: Data Dashboards Learning Collaborative

The Addiction Policy Forum, with support from the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), is seeking applications to participate in a...

Jul 19

Webinar: Implementation of Mobile Medical Units for the Delivery of Addiction Services in Ohio through the HEALing Communities Study

This webinar provided practical insight from experienced public health professionals who are part of the HEALing Communities Study on how...

Jun 27

Opioid deaths rose 50 percent during the pandemic. In these places, they fell

Promising strategies from The HEALing Communities Study that reduced opioid fatalities despite facing pandemic-related challenges.

Jun 26

Un nuevo estudio identifica una forma más eficaz de cuidar alos recién nacidos expuestos a los opioides

Los hallazgos del estudio de Comer, dormir y consolar para el retiro de opioides en neonatos (Eating, Sleeping and Consoling for...

May 4

Correcting Myths about Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i

Apr 26

Ask the Expert: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Dr. John Winhusen featured in the Ask the Expert series explainer on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Apr 22

OnDemand Webinar: How to Build Opioid Data Dashboards for Community Decision-Making

Data dashboards are powerful tools that can support community engagement and decision-making by providing public health surveillance and...

Mar 14

Naloxone Myths Correction

What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose if administered quickly. It works by blocking the effects of...

Mar 1

Ask the Expert: Naloxone 101 Toolkit

Naloxone is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose if administered in time. In this new resource from HEALing Communities Study,...

Feb 29

Ask the Expert: Naloxone 101

Dr. Alexander Walley answers key questions about naloxone and addresses myths about the overdose reversal medication.

Feb 28

New Planning Resource Prepares Hospitals Considering Eat, Sleep, Console Care Approach for Opioid-Exposed Infants

In the United States, at least one infant is born with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) every 24 minutes. Opioid-exposed...

Feb 26

New York’s Peer-led Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Programs Help Build Trusted Relationships, Save Lives

Peer distribution of naloxone and education on its use enhances partnerships between medical researchers, law enforcement, public health...

Jan 31

Hamilton County, OH Advances Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Jail

In Hamilton County, Ohio, 76% of the people who overdosed in 2021 had a history of incarceration at the Hamilton County Justice Center...

Dec 18, 2023

Webinar: Opioid Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care (ORCCA)

[Webinar Recording] [Slides] Thank you to Dr. Redonna Chandler, Dr. Alexander Walley, Dr. John Winhusen, Dr. Timothy Hunt, and Dr....

Dec 5, 2023

New Framework Released to Reduce Opioid Overdose

December 5, 2023 Bethesda, MD - The Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) guide was released today to help...

Sep 4, 2023

ORCCA Partner Toolkit

The Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA): A Policymakers Guide to Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies that...

Sep 4, 2023

New Framework Released to Reduce Opioid Overdose

Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach Includes 19 Evidence-Based Strategies The HEALing Communities Initiative, the...

Aug 1, 2023

Webinar: The HEALing Communities Study: Addressing Overdose Deaths and the Fentanyl Crisis

Addiction Policy Forum hosted a webinar discussing Addressing Overdose Deaths and the Fentanyl Crisis: Lessons from the HEALing...

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