Resources - National Overdose Prevention Networkhttps://nopn.org/resources/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:51:47 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) Disclaimer ExampleOverdose Prevention StrategiesVeronica JohnsonTue, 18 Nov 2025 20:25:42 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/pp3oczh0vu0cid0wfozedhfwccdjwr5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:691cd64636c7923a4bd5d179This resource created by COAST Ventura County is in both English and Spanish and is an example of a disclaimer that can be used when distributing fentanyl test strips to the public. This disclaimer highlights that individuals using FTS should understand that the results may not be perfectly accurate, that the strips are a tool for lifesaving overdose prevention, and that distribution aligns with all legal compliance, etc. This example can be used for other communities and organizations looking to implement a similar disclaimer.

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Source: www.SafeChoicesVC.org

]]>Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) Disclaimer ExampleNitrous Oxide Education ToolkitCOPNJalyn BurnsWed, 23 Apr 2025 20:01:34 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/nitrous-oxide-education-toolkit5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:68094690fd6c0b0e2575dd14Recently medical practitioners in Nevada County have seen an increase in patients being seen at the emergency department and other settings as a result of complications from recreational nitrous oxide use. These complications are often neurological, ranging from tingling in the extremities, loss of sensation and significant weakness to long-term neurological damage. Know Overdose Nevada County has made an educational toolkit to provide more information and treatment options.

Learn more ]]>Nitrous Oxide Education ToolkitLet’s Start Talking BookletCommunicating for ImpactJalyn BurnsThu, 10 Apr 2025 21:17:34 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/lets-start-talking-booklet5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67f817b5bdba9e65dec3d377the Let’s Talk and Let’s Start Talking booklets that OD Free Marin developed to support caregivers, parents, and families in discussing overdose prevention. It also offers information about the teen brain, how much they carry mentally, and how to can best support them.

Learn more ]]>Let’s Start Talking BookletHarm Reduction Vending Machines: Consideration for ImplementationJalyn BurnsThu, 10 Apr 2025 21:17:25 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/harm-reduction-vending-machines-consideration-for-implementation5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67f815adb04b8817fd78e11dHarm reduction vending machines help reduce overdose deaths and promote better health and wellness for people experiencing homelessness who have substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders. This fact sheet introduces the evidence-based harm reduction vending machine model, explains how it supports overdose prevention strategies, outlines what supplies to include, and highlights key considerations for implementation.

Learn more ]]>Harm Reduction Vending Machines: Consideration for ImplementationSanta Cruz County School-Based Interventions for Substance Use & Overdose Prevention Brief OverviewJalyn BurnsThu, 10 Apr 2025 21:16:56 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/santa-cruz-county-school-based-interventions-for-substance-use-amp-overdose-prevention-brief-overview5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67f814c20734092284c51aa0Santa Cruz County has long prioritized youth substance use prevention through collaborative efforts like Community Prevention Partners and SafeRx Santa Cruz County. In light of new state legislation affecting schools, this guide provides schools with practical strategies, curricula options, and concrete resources to not only move into compliance, but to optimally support students' overall well-being.

Learn more ]]>Santa Cruz County School-Based Interventions for Substance Use & Overdose Prevention Brief OverviewSAMHSA’S Harm Reduction FrameworkJosie DaaboulThu, 27 Feb 2025 21:16:08 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/samhsa-harm-reduction-framework5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67c0d094fdff8503c9cf6fedThe SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework is the first document to comprehensively outline harm reduction and its role within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Framework will inform SAMHSA’s harm reduction activities moving forward, as well as related policies, programs, and practices.

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Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

]]>SAMHSA’S Harm Reduction FrameworkImplementing Harm Reduction Vending MachinesOverdose Prevention StrategiesCOPNJosie DaaboulThu, 27 Feb 2025 20:33:33 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/ykpl3pyybf72x8567fhs467yxkj77u5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67c0cb0f8ff97507b5960fa7In the Works has developed a new E-Course on Implementing Harm Reduction Vending Machines. This course guides participants through the steps of planning and setting up a successful program, aimed at expanding access to harm reduction supplies and promoting community safety through the implementation of vending machines.

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Source: In The Works

]]>Implementing Harm Reduction Vending MachinesEmerging Trends Training Series Podcast Overdose Prevention StrategiesJalyn BurnsThu, 30 Jan 2025 20:15:40 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/emerging-trends-training-series-podcastnbsp5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:679977624ea97e18514ec1e1The Emerging Trends in Addiction Medicine Podcast series features the learnings of hospitals taking part in the CA Bridge Centers of Excellence project. In addition to sharing best practices for low-threshold access to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, this series will explore emerging treatment pathways for stimulant use disorder and post-overdose care. The series will also share learnings from the Centers of Excellence hospitals’ response to the increased supply of fentanyl in California so that all hospitals are able to address the overdose crisis with evidence-based care.

Listen ]]>Emerging Trends Training Series Podcast Drug Policy AllianceOverdose Prevention StrategiesJalyn BurnsThu, 30 Jan 2025 20:15:04 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/drug-policy-alliance5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:679a5ead4bde6a466cfbf197Overdose deaths in the United States dropped by nearly 17% between July 2023 and July 2024. However, over 93,000 people died of drug overdose in that period, more than the number of people who died from vehicle-caused accidents or firearms combined. This remains an urgent public health issue that requires evidence-based solutions. Public health interventions saved lives and must be expanded. Effective interventions include: the overdose prevention drug naloxone, expanded harm reduction services such as fentanyl test strips, increased access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and drug education based in facts, not fear.

Learn more ]]>Drug Policy AllianceSupport Harm Reduction Programs in the LA Region: Organizations requesting support and fundsJosie DaaboulThu, 16 Jan 2025 19:39:56 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/e90u51emxle5c6w498fhhwrqh4dmqc5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:67895edcf903cd7d7e55cf47Our partners at the National Harm Reduction Coalition have compiled a curated list of vetted support efforts led by harm reduction organizations in response to the recent wildfires. This includes details on needed supplies and opportunities to donate both for immediate relief and long-term rebuilding. While this list is not exhaustive, it prioritizes the needs of those most affected by the fires, based on the most current information available at the time of publication.

Learn more ]]>Support Harm Reduction Programs in the LA Region: Organizations requesting support and fundsShatterproof Addiction Language GuideOverdose Prevention StrategiesJalyn BurnsTue, 17 Dec 2024 23:08:59 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/shatterproof-addiction-language-guide5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:676203ff3e54ce552f2ee0b5Words matter, especially when talking about substance use disorder (SUD). Shatterproof recognizes the difficulty of making language changes across organizations and systems. That’s why they created training materials that are made available for everyone wanting to make a difference.

Learn more ]]>Shatterproof Addiction Language GuideAppalachia Opioid Remediation (AOR) DatabaseData & CQIJalyn BurnsTue, 17 Dec 2024 23:03:19 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/okggyja82eydmp2g1r51on6sfw0bk35ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:6762033705e06b51d4532a92 The AOR database catalogues information about how 13 states of Appalachia are managing and spending funds received from litigation settlements with opioid manufactures, distributors, and retailers.

Learn more ]]>Appalachia Opioid Remediation (AOR) DatabaseHow to Thrive During the Holiday SeasonOverdose Prevention StrategiesJalyn BurnsTue, 17 Dec 2024 23:02:51 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/how-to-thrive-during-the-holiday-season5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:6762023710a8314e25e40f57The holidays can be a difficult time for many. That’s why Mid- America ATTC developed a holiday toolkit. This toolkit includes tips for people in recovery and those who support them, harm reduction techniques for those who want to cut back during the holidays, self-care ideas, LGBTQ+ and recovery resources, and more!

Learn more ]]>How to Thrive During the Holiday SeasonCOPN Accelerator 5.0 Case Studies: Sustainability Strategies in Overdose PreventionSustainability PlanningCOPNCommunity-Based OrganizationsFact SheetHealth EquityCoalition BuildingJosie DaaboulMon, 02 Dec 2024 21:30:17 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/copn-accelerator-50-case-studies-sustainability-strategies-in-overdose-prevention5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:674e237cfa1ab8733a086477How can coalitions ensure the sustainability of overdose prevention efforts? The following summary highlights key sustainability practices implemented by overdose prevention coalitions that participated in the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) Accelerator 5.0 Program. These case studies offer valuable insights for other coalitions seeking to strengthen their infrastructure and sustain their initiatives over time.

Learn more ]]>COPN Accelerator 5.0 Case Studies: Sustainability Strategies in Overdose PreventionHow does stigma hurt patients? What can we do about it? Communicating for ImpactJalyn BurnsWed, 20 Nov 2024 23:13:28 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/how-does-stigma-hurt-patients-what-can-we-do-about-itnbsp5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:673e478080038879240c6ad7Did you know stigma can shorten a person’s lifespan by 12 years? In this episode of Addiction Medicine Made Easy, Casey Grover, MD reviews what stigma is, how it affects patients with stigmatizing conditions, and how to reduce stigma in health care.

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]]>How does stigma hurt patients? What can we do about it? NIH Launches program to advance research led by Native American communities on substance use and painOverdose Prevention StrategiesJalyn BurnsWed, 20 Nov 2024 20:32:23 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/nih-launches-program-to-advance-research-led-by-native-american-communities-on-substance-use-and-pain5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:673e2d5ca68aba704d4d4fa8In recent years overdose death rates have been highest among American Indian and Alaskan Native People. Research prioritized by native communities is essential for enhancing and promoting positive health outcomes. The Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program will support research projects led directly by Tribes and organizations that serve Native American communities. The NIH will also support the development of a Native Research Network to provide training, resources, and real-time support to N CREW participants.

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Source: National Institutes of Health

]]>NIH Launches program to advance research led by Native American communities on substance use and painShatterproof Addiction Stigma IndexCommunicating for ImpactData & CQIVeronica JohnsonWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:31:50 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/shatterproof-addiction-stigma-index5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:673d2df6ce45405c28634231How does stigma contribute to addiction and overdose deaths? To raise awareness, Shatterproof created the Addiction Stigma Index, the largest survey of public attitudes about substance use disorder (SUD) and people with SUD in the United States. The results provide insights into how stigma manifests and impacts people living with SUD, their loved ones, and their communities.

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Source: Shatterproof

]]>Shatterproof Addiction Stigma IndexNHRC's Native Harm Reduction ToolkitOverdose Prevention StrategiesJosie DaaboulTue, 12 Nov 2024 21:20:21 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/nhrcs-native-harm-reduction-toolkit5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:6733c603481b5a251b74b7bcThe toolkit was conceived and developed by Arlene Brown, a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, with support from NHRC staff, including Jessica Smith. It draws on insights from Tribal and Urban Native communities throughout California and incorporates resources from Indigenous harm reduction leaders across the nation and beyond.

Learn more ]]>NHRC's Native Harm Reduction ToolkitCommunities TalkOverdose Prevention StrategiesJosie DaaboulThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:51:07 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/communities-talk5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:672c0e0a4ba710452ea67f34Communities talk is an initiative that focuses on alcohol and other drug misuse that negatively affect communities and our youth. Since 2006, the initiative has provided prevention resources and stipends to thousands of community-based organizations, colleges, and universities.

Learn more ]]>Communities TalkTalk. They Hear YouOverdose Prevention StrategiesJosie DaaboulThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:46:49 +0000https://nopn.org/resources/talk-they-hear-you5ec4117905020554272f0c05:5ec41817163499444f06ce9a:672c0d2e9ef81b7a4ad6a525The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often.

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