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Drug Overdose Prevention


Autopsy

Nebraska Autopsy Program
(Pilot project effective 12/22)

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health (DHHS DPH) is excited to announce a continued opportunity for all Nebraska County Attorneys/Coroners. Funds will be available, as outlined below, to pay for autopies for suspected opioid or other drug overdose-related deaths. Learn more.

Toxicology

The Nebraska Department Health and Human Services Division of Public Health has a Post-Mortem Toxicology Testing Program to assist Nebraska county attorneys with toxicology testing. The Post-Mortem Toxicology Testing Program is a FREE service that covers the cost of any suspected substance use overdose deaths. Signing up with this program will help Nebraska with substance abuse and overdose data and prevention. Learn more.

Contact
Danielle Garcia
Toxicology Program Coordinator
Phone: (531) 530-7410
Email: Danielle.garcia@nebraska.gov

PDMP Legislation

LB 471 (2016) PDMP Provisions & Create Veterinary Prescription Monitoring Task Force

LB 223 (2017) PDMP Provisions Update

Naloxone Legislation

LB 390 (2015) Naloxone Expanded Access

LB 487 (2017) Good Samaritan Law

Medication Disposal

Leftover Meds Coalition

Teen Focused Ad

Child Poisoning Ad 

MEDS Infographic

Dose of Reality

National Resources

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use

CDC Brochure for Pharmacists

Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs

ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Prescription Drug Overdose

National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws

National Association of State Controlled Substances Authority

PDMP Center of Excellence at Brandeis University

PDMP Center of Excellence Briefing on PDMP Effectiveness

PDMP Training and Technical Assistance Center

SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

​Contact Us

Danielle Garcia
Toxicology Program Coordinator
Phone Number
(531) 530-7410

Davidson Wissing
Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator
Phone Number
(402) 471-0835
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