Drug Overdose Prevention Resources

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    Drug Overdose Prevention

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    Nebraska Drug Overdose and Prevention Dashboard

    Drug overdoses are a growing concern. This dashboard was developed to increase awareness of the current state of the drug overdose crisis in Nebraska.

    View the dashboard.



    Resources

    Autopsy

    Nebraska Autopsy Program

    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

    Medication Disposal

    Leftover Meds Coalition

    Teen Focused Ad

    Child Poisoning Ad 

    MEDS Infographic

    Dose of Reality

    ​Nebraska Resources

    Peer Support

    S.T.O.P. (Sharing Tools For Overdose Prevention)

    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

    The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is focusing on prevention efforts to reduce drug overdoses including increasing awareness about Naloxone - what it is, how to access it, and how to administer the drug. For educational videos and continuing education assessments regarding Naloxone please refer to the Clinician Continuing Education page.

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    Naloxone

    The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is focusing on prevention efforts to reduce drug overdoses including increasing awareness about Naloxone - what it is, how to access it, and how to administer the drug. For educational videos and continuing education assessments regarding Naloxone please refer to the Clinician​ Continuing Education page.

    Naloxone Resources

    • Naloxone Standing Order
    • Naloxone Participating Pharmacies 
    • State Opioid Response - The program aims to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment using the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder, reducing unmet treatment need, and reducing opioid overdose related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder (OUD) (including illicit use of prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl and fentanyl analogs). This program also supports evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery support services to address stimulant misuse and use disorders, including for cocaine and methamphetamine.
    • Naloxone Legislation

    Consumer Resources and Media

    Consumer Resources

    PSAs

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    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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