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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.
Published October 1, 2022
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.
Published September 9, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Treatment, Recovery, & Harm Reduction
In 2021, more than 240,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses and excessive alcohol use. Policies that prevent deaths from substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) include increasing access to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support.
Published August 12, 2022
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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.
Published February 1, 2021
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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.
Published January 1, 2021
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.
Published December 1, 2020
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Web Article
COVID-19 Web Panel: Addressing Supports for Substance Use, Violence, and Mental Health among Families
The Coronavirus has forced many families to make significant changes in their daily lives, limiting access to important resources that strengthen family functioning and well-being.
Published April 17, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 2
The fast-moving Coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) has numerous implications on the health and well-being children and families.
Published March 27, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
COVID-19: Supporting Substance Use Disorder Patients in Recovery
Social Isolation Exacerbates the Severity of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.
Published March 1, 2020
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.
Published March 1, 2020
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.
Published August 1, 2019
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.
Published June 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Substance Use: Treatment, Abstinence, and Prevention
We gathered the following information to respond to general interests related to substance use treatment, abstinence, and prevention.
Published April 1, 2019
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