Opioids: The Epidemic
Understanding the Epidemic
Drug overdose and opioid-related deaths continue to increase in the United States. Deaths from prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999.
Visit the CDC site for much more information about this national problem: www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic
Recommended Websites
- Medline Plus: Opioid Abuse and AddictionThis site provides a wealth of information about opioids with links to prevention and risk factors, statistics, and treatment.
- Opioid AddictionThis site is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and provides an easy to read overview with links to additional resources and information.
- Opioid Overdose Prevention: Safety Advice for Patients and Family MembersThis toolkit provides an overview with easy-to-read definitions and safety information.
- OpioidsThis site is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and includes links to resources about prevention and treatment, medication facts, and law enforcement information.
New Jersey Resources
- NJ Department of Human Services: Health, Education & Literacy ProjectProvides links to educational information about addiction, treatment, and recovery, as well as information for state and local services and support.
- Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Addiction: Know AddictionProvides links to information about treatment, prevention, recovery, and includes links to state and local support and resources.
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: New JerseyThis non-profit organization advocates on behalf of those affected by drug addiction and their families. Provides links to state support and resources.