FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE

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Overdose is common among persons who use illicit opioids such as heroin and among those who misuse medications prescribed for pain, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. The incidence of opioid overdose is rising nationwide. More.

Information for Opioid Prescribers

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Opioid overdose is a major public health problem, accounting for almost 17,000 deaths a year in the United States. Overdose involves both males and females of all ages, ethnicities, and demographic and economic characteristics, and involves both illicit opioids such as heroin and, increasingly, prescription opioid analgesics such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and methadone. More.

RECOVERING FROM OPIOID OVERDOSE

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Survivors of opioid overdose have experienced a life-changing and traumatic event. They have had to deal with the emotional consequences of overdosing, which can involve embarrassment, guilt, anger, and gratitude, all accompanied by the discomfort of opioid withdrawal. Most need the support of family and friends to take the next steps toward recovery. More.

Treating Prescription Opioid Use Disorder

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October 2, 2014: Journal of the American Medical Association: Treating Prescription Opioid Use Disorder This study represents a rigorous experimental evaluation of outpatient buprenorphine stabilization, brief taper, and naltrexone maintenance for treatment of PO dependence. Results suggest that a meaningful subset of PO-dependent outpatients may respond positively to a 4-week taper plus naltrexone maintenance intervention. View […]

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Overview Video

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A University of Maryland Medical Center video follows one mother’s story and details Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, basic symptoms, and treatments following birth. Watch video.

PCSS-MAT Year 2 Steering Committee Mini Grant Award Winners

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On behalf of PCSS-MAT and our Partner Organizations, we are pleased to announce the following PCSSMAT Year 2 Steering Committee Mini Grant awardees:  Coalition on Physician Education in Substance Use Disorders (COPE) has been awarded a PCSS-MAT Steering Committee Mini Grant for their proposal entitled, “Expanding Awareness and Use of PCSS-MAT in Medical Schools.” These funds will be used to […]