Essential Measures: A Local Public Health Toolkit for Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Developed for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, this toolkit prepares local health department staff to respond to the opioid epidemic. Prevention interventions are most successful when they are well-matched to the needs and conditions of the community. This reference guide contains information local health departments need to create and implement prevention approaches that make a difference.

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Authors:

Melanie AdlerAubrey CiolMichele FarryDerek FullertonJessica GoldbergStephanie PattonErica PiedadeGisela RotsBen SpoonerPaul Williams

Services:

Research & Evaluation

Services:

Research & Evaluation

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Toolkit

Focus Area:

Suicide, Addictions, & Violence Prevention

Date:

2022

Region:

United States

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