Research Guides: HPER 400: Current Issues in Community Health: Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse

Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse

Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse Resources

HHS Opioids Help and Resources Page
The US Department of Health and Human Services has information about how to get help along with other resources. There are also videos of real people talking about their experiences.
HRSA - Opioid Crisis
The Health Resources and Services Administration's page about the Opioid crisis.
Mayo Clinic Drug Addiction Page
The Mayo Clinic provides a thorough description of drug addiction/substance abuse disorder.
State Health Access Data Assistance Center - The Opioid Epidemic
The SHADAC page about the opioid epidemic overs an overview of the issue along with other resources to explore.