Revised Opioid Overdose Toolkit Now Available

SAMHSA has released a revised version of theOpioid Overdose Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to educate first responders, physicians, patients, family members, and community members on ways to prevent opioid overdose.

Opioid use disorder has become a major health problem that accounts for a growing number of overdoses each year. In 2014, opioid overdose deaths reached alarming levels: More than 28,000 people in the United States died from opioid overdose, mainly opioid pain relievers and heroin.

The revised content now includes information on the first FDA-approved nasal spray version of naloxone hydrochloride, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The updated toolkit is available for free download on the SAMHSA Store.

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SAMHSA is developing a new mobile app to support health care professionals who provide medication-assisted treatment in their practices, as well as those who plan to do so in the future. Learn More.