Help is available for individuals who struggle with opioid use disorder. There are numerous resources and support systems in place to assist individuals in overcoming addiction and achieving recovery. By taking steps and actively engaging in the recovery process, individuals can overcome opioid use disorder and build a fulfilling life free from addiction.
Websites
Start Your Recovery Nevada Treatment Locator
Start Your Recovery recently developed a comprehensive directory of support resources in Nevada where individuals can: Find local treatment options vetted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Filter to find free and low-cost support options; and Find support groups and other important non-clinical resources.
Nevada State Opioid Response
The State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program is a national initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its goal is to combat the opioid crisis by providing financial support to states to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery services for Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorders.
CASAT OnDemand
CASAT OnDemand delivers information and resources that will help you to provide high-quality, cutting edge treatment services, prevention programming, recovery support, maintenance, and other behavioral health-related services.
Behavioral Health Nevada
This website is a database of behavioral health providers in Nevada specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services. All agencies listed are Certified by the Division, SAPTA (Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency).
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
Crisis Support Services of Nevada provides 24/7, free, confidential and caring support to people in crisis.
Stop Overdose
To address the increasing number of overdose deaths related to both prescription opioids and illicit drugs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a website to educate people who use drugs about the dangers of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the lifesaving power of naloxone, and the importance of reducing stigma around recovery and treatment options.
Tools & Resources
Behavioral Health Nevada
This website is a database of behavioral health providers in Nevada specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services. All agencies listed are Certified by the Division, SAPTA (Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency).
Nevada Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution Sites
A list and map of Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution Sites in Nevada.
Nevada Overdose Reversal Medication Finder
Find naloxone and overdose reversal medications in Nevada.
How to Use Fentanyl Test Strips
Infographics and step-by-step instructions.
Never Use Alone
Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
PACT Coalition
The PACT Coalition seeks to empower Southern Nevada with the resources to prevent substance misuse for all ages and promote recovery through culturally competent advocacy, education, stigma reduction, support, and outreach. A diverse cross-section of community leadership is represented by the PACT Coalition that will work together to ensure a sustainable future and a healthier community. PACT Coalition keeps an updated resource list for Southern Nevada.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder
SAMHSA offers a guide on MAT for opioid use disorder, which includes information on the various medications available for treatment, as well as resources for finding MAT providers and programs.
Overdose Reversal Medication for Individuals & Families
Guides to opioid safety and how to use overdose reversal medications.
Know Your Pain Meds
Provides information on how opioids work, alternatives to pain medicine, the overdose reversal medication naloxone, a substance use disorder treatment finder, and submit concerns you have about a medical provider.
Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit
This toolkit provides guidance to a wide range of individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose. The toolkit also emphasizes that harm reduction and access to treatment are essential aspects of overdose prevention.
Storage and Disposal of Medication
Improper prescription drug use is a serious public health issue. Storing and disposing of medications properly can help reduce harm.
Posters & Infographics
How to Test Substances for Fentanyl
This resource provides instructions on how to use fentanyl test strips to test substances for fentanyl, including instructions on proper measurement, dilution, and reading the results.
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How to Test Substances for Xylazine
This resource provides instructions on how to test substances for xylazine using a test strip including step-by-step testing instructions, tips for harm reduction, and additional resources.
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How to use Fentanyl Test Strips – Amphetamines & MDMA Infographic Guide
This is a comprehensive guide to testing Amphetamine like & MDMA like substances for fentanyl using WiseBatch Fentanyl Test Strips.
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How to use Fentanyl Test Strips – IV Users Infographic Guide
This is a comprehensive guide to testing substances that are used intravenously using WiseBatch fentanyl testing strips.
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How to use Fentanyl Test Strips – Pills & Powders Infographic Guide
This is a comprehensive guide to testing pills & powders for fentanyl using WiseBatch Fentanyl Test Strips.
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Opioid Trifold Brochures
Opioid Information Brochures for Providers or Consumers help educate on opioids and opioid use, including effects of opioid use, pregnancy and opioid use, medications for opioid use including opioid overdose reversal medications, and treatment options for persons using opioids.
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Publications
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change
The most innovative leaders in progressive addiction treatment in the US offer a groundbreaking, science-based guide to helping loved ones overcome addiction problems and compulsive behaviors.
SAMHSA – Recovery and Recovery Support
This publication by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides comprehensive information on recovery-oriented systems of care for individuals with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder. It includes resources for individuals seeking recovery support services.
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids
This publication by the Office of the Surgeon General provides an overview of the opioid epidemic in the United States and offers resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by opioid use disorder.
In My Own Words
A compilation of essays by individuals supported by Medication-Assisted Treatment in long-term recovery.
Webinars & Online Learning
Current News & Research
DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use.
The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll on Children
This article from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discusses the opioid epidemics toll on children.