CHCF released a new report that shows that people with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder have a difficult time to receive fully coordinated and effective care. This story is just one of many depicting this reality.

This brief outlines the benefits of a mobile health care system to improve outreach and overdose prevention efforts.

This discussion focuses on the importance of working with community members when creating effective solutions to the overdose epidemic. It emphasizes the valuable insights that can be gained by listening to people on the ground who are deeply impacted by this crisis.

Dr. Westley Clark explains the systemic injustices that have contributed to the high rates of SUD and overdose within minority communities, and what must change to improve these conditions

This discussion highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the Latino/a/x communities when accessing overdose prevention and addiction services. It offers recommendations for creating a more equitable health care system.

This presentation discusses the history of systemic inequalities in health care, and looks at examples of effective overdose prevention strategies in other countries.

Utah's attorney general describes the role of an AG in the overdose prevention effort, and strategies for bringing different sectors together.

This talk focused on the role of peer recovery coaches as valuable team members when treating substance use disorder.

This discussion on the challenges faced by indigenous communities when accessing health care highlighted the need for better access to services and more attention to their needs from the federal government.

This discussion focused on the societal harms of SUD, particularly in relation to its impact on children and the wellbeing of the family.

This presentation focused on legal issues surrounding overdose prevention efforts, and barriers to overcome to make treatments more accessible.

Hear about accomplishments in legislation related to California's overdose prevention efforts from 2021.

Communities across the country have implemented deflection and pre-arrest diversion (DPAD) initiatives to link people who use drugs to evidence-based care and services instead of incarceration. This webpage highlights these resources and toolkits.

This free training includes an overview of laws that affect how government can respond to health crises in ways that advance rather than hinder health equity.

The Fall 2021 COPN Convening focused on overdose prevention strategies during disasters including fires, power outages, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19.

This article describes how California is taking an unusual approach to tackling the rising rates of fatal drug overdoses: paying drug users not to use drugs.

This video's purpose is to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding substance and opioid use disorders and discuss laws and regulations pertaining to substance use and mental health services.

John Oliver explains how the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, how hard they’ve been fighting to defend their name, and why you should judge the situation for yourself.

This brief recommends policies to end the systemic and structural racism that continue to prevent Black Americans from achieving optimal health.

This fact sheet provides information about the Emergent BioSolutions Free Goods Program, which is offering free units of NARCAN® to high schools, colleges, and universities.