Addiction & Recovery

A robust starting point from the CDC

An overview of heroin, fantanyl, and prescription opioids (such as oxycodone/OxyContin, hydrocone/Vicodin, codeine, morphine, etc.). From the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Overview of heroin, its use, its effects, and treatment methods. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

A robust information portal from the HHS.gov
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Links to some of the best sources of statistics on the opioid epidemic.

The MedlinePlus topic page for opioid information. This site was designed for patients/consumers and provides a comprehensive introduction to medical topics.

From drugabuse.gov

From the National Institute on Drug Addiction, this publication gives an excellent overview of treatments and considerations.

Online training in the administration of naloxone for an opioid overdose.

Regional statistics and directory of treatment efforts. Also provides resources and information for friends and family, health care professionals, public safety professionals, and opioid users.