News & Promising Practices Archive
Amid nationwide spike in overdose deaths, L.A. County jail program gives lifesaving medicine directly to inmates
CDC Updates List of Health Conditions that Increase the Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness for Persons with SUD, Urges Vaccinations
CDC COVID-19 Resources: COVID-19 and People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder. Correction staff in need of vaccinations can submit a support request form and a navigator from the Addiction Policy Forum and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts will reach out to assist you. Call the helpline at 833-301-HELP and a navigator will help. Hours of operation are 9am - 5pm ET, Monday through Friday. Text 833-301-HELP and our navigators will provide resources and support.
Naloxone Videos You Can Use
Here are some helpful videos on Naloxone administration. The first is for Law Enforcement Roll Call, the next is Instructions for Administering NARCAN, and the last is whole series of short videos on Naloxone Training & Education.