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Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Preventing Substance Use Disorders with Prescription Opioid Labeling

Prescription opioid misuse can increase the risk of dependence and is one driver of the opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2020, more than 263,000 people across the country died from overdoses directly involving prescription opioids.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Crisis and Peer Supports

As the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health crisis with record-breaking deaths, policies that promote services for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) beyond clinics and in-patient facilities can help support treatment and recovery.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Teen and College Student Alcohol Use During COVID-19

Excessive alcohol use costs the US an estimated $249 billion each year.[1] The COVID-19 pandemic has affected young people in ways that may increase their risk for heavy alcohol use.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Providing Support to Parents with Substance Use Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unique challenges for parents with substance use disorders (SUDs). Although some barriers have been alleviated (e.g., medication assisted treatment is more accessible for some and telehealth is broadly available), COVID-19 has still resulted in barriers to support for parents with SUDs.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief

Policy Recommendations for Excessive Alcohol Use Amid COVID-19

Excessive alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States[i] and has been made worse by the stress, anxiety, depression, and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

COVID-19 and Opioid Risk Mitigation

Improve Access to Items Needed to Reduce Harm Associated with Opioid Misuse.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Substance Abuse Treatment: Predictors of Success and Accountability

Addiction is a complex disease, and there is no “one-size fits all.” Treatment should be personalized, measure progress over time, and develop a long-term strategy for continuing care after treatment.
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet

Substance Use Treatment for Women

Many women who use substances are mothers with minor children or are of reproductive age.

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