Providers

Health care providers can play a huge role in helping prevent overdose deaths in New Orleans. The most important thing you can do is to follow the guidelines for safe prescribing every time you prescribe opioids.

Communicating with Patients About Opioids

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/pharmacists_brochure-a.pdf

Alternative Treatments

ldh.la.gov/assets/opioid/alternative_treatments-a.pdf

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 

https://www.samhsa.gov/

Opioid Overview from the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/