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Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative commonly used for procedural sedation in veterinary medicine, that has not been approved for human use. Xylazine is in a class of medications called alpha-2 adrenergic …

The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program is a service that helps qualified people obtain their prescription medications through the medication assistance programs offered by drug companies, discount drug programs, and discount pharmacy …

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This toolkit offers leading practices as a framework for action across inpatient, primary care and pharmacy settings, with toolkits provided for each setting. AHA/HRET has identified both challenges and opportunities and detailed them in alignment with the three focus areas for improving linkage to and retention in care. Note that due to the interconnected nature of OUD and StUD care, information about both conditions will often look similar across settings throughout the …

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How can we set up peer-to-peer or secondary naloxone distribution?

Quick Response Teams (QRTs) follow up with people who have survived an overdose, offering naloxone and linkage to life-saving community support.

It’s now easier than ever for hospitals and healthcare organizations to distribute naloxone directly to people that are likely to witness overdose.

Naloxone Leave Behind is a collaboration between public health and public safety that allows First Responders to leave naloxone on-scene with patients and their support system.

Naloxone kiosks are publicly accessible outdoor boxes that are designed to distribute naloxone anonymously around the clock.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) Harm Reduction Program partners with Local Health Departments and Community-Based Organizations who serve individuals at risk of overdose. These services are provided throughout Kentucky to better meet the needs of individuals at risk of overdose in a variety of ways.

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Patient fact sheet with information about addiction and treatment resources.

This information is to help you better understand the risks and benefits of taking an opioid medication that is prescribed to you. It may also help you communicate better with your doctor or healthcare provider when discussing your pain management.

CDC

Includes examples and cases for motivating patients (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

If we want addiction destigmatized, we need a language that’s unified. The words we use matter. Caution needs to be taken, especially when the disorders concerned are heavily stigmatized as substance use disorders are.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health Harm Reduction Program is excited to announce the launch of Find Naloxone Now KY, a statewide naloxone access portal and locator map that connects Kentuckians to 136 locations where naloxone is available locally and free of charge.

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Naloxone educational how-to and informational guide from the Department of Public Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

The Board has developed the following intervals for urine drug screens in order to provide some guidance to physicians…

This guide offers tips to help clinicians communicate the benefits of naloxone to patients, family members, and caregivers. (CDC)

Only 1 naloxone prescription is dispensed for every 70 high-dose opioid prescriptions. As a healthcare professional, you play a critical role in ensuring patients receive naloxone. (CDC)

The National Quality Partners™ (NQP) Opioid Stewardship Action Team brought together experts and recognized leaders from the private and public sectors committed to addressing the nation’s escalating opioid epidemic.

OPEN takes a preventative approach to the opioid epidemic by focusing on appropriate opioid prescribing and pain management best practices in acute care settings (surgery, dentistry, emergency medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics).

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Alliant Quality

Pain can impact almost every aspect of your life, leading to limited physical functioning, poor mental health, and reduced quality of life. No matter the cause of your pain, you should receive access to safe and effective pain management options and good communication with your doctor to make informed decisions about what is right for you.

Mission Statement: To promote lifelong recovery from the chronic disease of addiction through recovery support services, advocacy, research and education.

Operation UNITE provides a toll-free Treatment Referral Line for anyone seeking assistance with a substance use disorder. 1-833-859-4357

Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call Never Use Alone 877-696-1996, your Overdose Prevention Lifeline.

The purpose of FindRecoveryHousingNowKY.org (FRHNKY) is to link individuals in recovery to safe, quality, and available recovery housing in Kentucky.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Individuals seeking treatment for themselves or others – as well as family members who have questions or are in need of support – can call 1-833-8KY-HELP (1-833-859-4357) toll-free or text HOPE to 96714 and speak with a specialist about available treatment services most relevant to their needs. All calls are confidential.

Enables patients and family members to find information about available substance use disorder treatment options in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

KORE

American Society of Addiction Medicine

CDC

Primary Care and Outpatient Clinic

Applying the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain

CDC

This guideline provides recommendations for clinicians providing pain care, including those prescribing opioids, for outpatients aged ≥18 years. (CDC)

As a clinician, you have an important role in screening patients for a substance use disorder and connecting them to treatment resources. You may also be actively involved in their treatment. (CDC)

Oregon Pain Guidance

A Resource for Action of Policy, Programs, and Practices (CDC)

FDA outreach toolkit to help education patients on safe, proper disposal of opioids

Alliant Quality

This handout offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.

Kentucky Opioid Response Effort

DOJ/DEA

A Printable Pocket Guide, created in partnership with AHCCCS and the ASU Medical Advisory Board

Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations

APTA White Paper