This guide offers tips to help clinicians communicate the benefits of naloxone to patients, family members, and caregivers. (CDC)
Talking About Naloxone with Patients Prescribed Opioids Read More »
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)
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Initiating Buprenorphine Treatment in the Emergency Department Read More »
Enables patients and family members to find information about available substance use disorder treatment options in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Assess OUD, opioid withdrawal, and treatment readiness for ED-initiated buprenorphine
Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Read More »
Quantifies severity of opiate withdrawal
Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Read More »
Transforming Addiction Treatment Through 24/7 Access in Emergency Departments
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