Increased prescription of opioid medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone led to widespread misuse of both prescription and non- prescription opioids.
Prevention, treatment, and recovery information is available here to help health professionals and families combat the epidemic.
Resources
Browse Grant Opportunities
Explore funding opportunities available to help your community.
Learn About Treatment
There are many types of treatment available to help your recovery.
Find Useful Resources
Locate community resources for opioid overdose prevention help.
Managing Your Pain
Know the options for which approach is right for you.
Worth Reading
Civil Rights and Child Welfare
Watch this five-part series about civil rights protections for people in recovery from an opioid use disorder.
Combatting Opioids in Rural Communities
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program works to reduce the impact of opioids in rural America.
Public Health Emergency Declaration - PDF
Signed on October 26, 2017.