Access a range of print and online resources developed by EDC to prevent substance misuse and related behavioral health problems. More resources coming soon!
| Resource Title | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Minimizing Evaluation Costs | Understanding the cost of evaluations and the realities of the budget can help prevention practitioners focus on the right results. |
T/TA Tool |
| More Money for Treatment Alone Isn't Going to Solve the Opioid Epidemic | As the rate of opioid overdose deaths in the United States continues to rise, lawmakers and government leaders have used policies and laws to target what they see as a major contributorto the epidemic: lack of access to residential treatment for opioid users who wish to stop using. |
Blog |
| Naloxone: Understanding Its Community Use and Effectiveness | This document presents research-supported talking points on the effectiveness of naloxone and overdose education and naloxone distribution programs. |
T/TA Tool |
| National Data Sources: Pros and Cons | This resource summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of looking at national data sources to understand local substance misuse problems. |
Tool |
| Needs Assessment and Cultural Competence: Questions to Consider | These questions can help to inform an assessment process that is inclusive and culturally relevant. |
Tool |
| New App to Help Parents Navigate Kids’ Care | With Care(giver) Navigator, PS@EDC’s Chelsey Goddard and Shai Fuxman are helping parents and other caregivers address the complexities of caring for a child with disabilities. |
Blog |
| Not Your Mother’s Scare Tactics: The Changing Landscape of Fear-based Messaging Research | This resource presents findings from a systematic review of the recent literature examining associations between scare tactics, fear-based messages, and substance misuse. |
T/TA Tool |
| Now What? The Role of Prevention Following a Nonfatal Opioid Overdose | This resource describes three post-overdose interventions that have shown promise in reducing the risk of subsequent overdoses and improving other health outcomes among people who have experienced a non-fatal overdose, highlighting the role of prevention practitioners in supporting these efforts. |
T/TA Tool |
