Healthcare Advisory: Increased Concern of Drug Overdose

Note: This advisory is for healthcare professionals. To read public health advisories, visit kitsappublichealth.org/news/categories/advisories

Please review the linked provider alert from the Washington State Department of Health regarding increased concern of drug overdose. General Resources

• Washington State Department of Health - Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/DrugUserHealth/OverdoseandNaloxone

• University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) - Heroin and fentanyl in Washington State https://adai.washington.edu/WAdata/heroin_versus_fentanyl.htm

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) - Treatment Improvement Protocol 63" Medications for Opioid Use Disorder https://store.samsha.gov/product/TIP-63-Medications-for-Opioid-Use:Disorder-Full-Document/PEP20-02-01-006

Attachments

(1) DOH Increased Concern Drug Overdose Provider Alert