Oregon, along with other states in the US, has experienced the tragedy of the overdose epidemic. The epidemic includes overdoses and deaths from illicit and prescription opioids as well as from psychostimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine, etc). A new comprehensive toolkit and accompanying webinar are now available for Oregon physicians, physician assistants and other clinicians to illustrate our progress as well as the continuing challenge of overdoses and the need to better address substance use disorder.
The “Reversing the Overdose Epidemic in Oregon” toolkit contains current data; critical state and national guidance for safer prescribing; information on Oregon’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP); resources for harm reduction, overdose prevention; and resources for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. The toolkit will be available in the upcoming weeks.
Both the toolkit and webinar were developed by the Oregon Medical Association in collaboration with the American Medical Association and with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Provider Clinical Support System (PCSS).
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to: