The Prescription Opioid Epidemic: An Evidence-Based Approach

Outlines evidence-based interventions and effective practices for addressing prescription opioid misuse, abuse, addiction and overdose. The report offers recommendations for prescribing opioids, monitoring use, implementing educational programs that promote safe use of prescription opioids, addiction treatments and interventions, and community-based prevention strategies.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Year Resource Released
2015

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