Opioid Abuse and Overdose: Prevention Strategies

Nicole D. White

doi:10.1177/1559827615598527

Opioid Abuse and Overdose: Prevention Strategies

Nicole D. White

Department of Pharmacy Practice

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Abstract

Prescription drug misuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the magnitude of the problem, strategies to prevent initiation of prescription opioid misuse, treat existing opioid use disorders, and prevent overdose are of utmost importance. This article will summarize such strategies, including improved prescriber education, prescription drug monitoring programs, medication take-back programs, controlled substance lock-in programs, and community-based naloxone distribution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	412-415
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Volume	9
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827615598527
State	Published - Nov 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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