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/