Format
Scientific article
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Johnson, K., Jones, C., Compton, W. et al. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep (2018) 15: 293. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-018-0398-8
Keywords
opioid crisis
pain management
recovery
Opioid Use Disorder

Federal Response to the Opioid Crisis in the US

Abstract

Purpose of Review: In light of the current crisis in opioid involved overdose deaths, the federal Department of Health and Human Services operating divisions are working together to implement a data-driven, research-based strategy to reduce opioid misuse and its consequences.

Recent Findings: The strategy has five elements: (1) strengthening public health data collection and reporting; (2) advancing the practice of pain management; (3) improving access to addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery support services; (4) increasing availability of overdose-reversing drugs; and (5) supporting cutting-edge research in treatment of pain, opioid use disorder, and associated conditions.

Summary: The Department of Health and Human Services has developed a concerted, coordinated evidence-based effort across department divisions to reduce opioid misuse, prevalence of opioid use disorder, and reduce deaths due to opioid use.