News
August 21, 2021
Two short publications can help prepare law enforcement personnel for responding to opioid overdose during COVID-19.
November 16, 2020
This News Brief describes how pharmacists operating in rural areas can improve access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) by working in coordination with health care providers.
September 18, 2020
This news brief describes the impact of COVID-19 on tribal members and how opioid use disorder service providers are adapting to serve them during the pandemic.
July 15, 2020
This news brief describes digital recovery support to help rural people in recovery from opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a list of resources.
June 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic does not change the need for intervention in an overdose. This JBS News Brief provides common-sense guidance for reducing coronavirus infection risk when administering naloxone and providing breathing assistance to an opioid overdose victim. The News Brief also outlines steps for following up after the overdose.