Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit Released by SAMHSA

By Cara Adler

A new toolkit of information on opioid overdose prevention and treatment is available for free from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. With separate sections geared towards prescribers, first responders, and patients, the Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit includes evidence-based guidance on safe prescribing practices, use of naloxone, and identification of at-risk patients.