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Overdose Prevention
Who Is Most Likely to Use a Harm Reduction Vending Machine?
People who use drugs and live in rural communities may lack access to harm reduction services. Harm reduction vending machines that offer 24/7 access to resources may help address this need. This study examines who in particular may be more or less likely to use a harm reduction vending machine in a sample of people using drugs in Appalachia.
Community Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORMs) Planning Toolkit
Toolkit for expanding access to naloxone and other overdose reversal medications, providing guidance for communities to develop effective prevention and response strategies.
Understanding The Needs of Rural Communities: Principles and Practices for Overdose Prevention and Response
Report with recommended principles and practices for rural overdose prevention and response, aimed at local stakeholders.
The Rural Utah Community at The Crossroads of The Fentanyl Epidemic
Carbon, Grand, and Emery counties in Utah have opioid death rates more than double the state average; this series investigates the crisis and potential solutions through interviews with affected individuals and officials.
Rural Roads - The RCORPodcast Ep. #71 NaloxBoxes in Rural Settings
Discusses implementation and sustainability of NaloxBox programs for naloxone distribution in rural Wisconsin counties and schools.
Naloxone Use in the Courthouse: A Judicial Bench Card
Describes the signs of overdose, what to do if one occurs, how naloxone can be used to reverse the toxic effects of an overdose, and suggestions for a naloxone policy.
Understanding Overdose Risk for People Reentering the Community
Reentry is a challenging time, especially for those at risk of overdose. This guide outlines ways to support a family member (family is used here in a broad sense for the self-identified support system) or loved one and evidence-based strategies for achieving recovery, including tips for families who want to support these efforts.