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The article reviews misinformation surrounding the opioid crisis and presents five facts that help to debunk these myths.

This advisory highlights the need for primary substance use prevention programs for young adults ages 18 to 25 with disabilities, provides guidance to prevention specialists on designing and tailoring these programs, and describes factors that may affect the delivery of prevention.

This tool is for loved ones and allies to support Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals who may be at risk for overdose. The self-assessment can be discussed with a loved one or ally and includes discussion points and resources to reduce overdose risk.

This guide provides a detailed list of substance use-related resources for people who are at risk for a substance use disorder, their loved ones and the providers who work with them. Resources focus heavily on Black and Hispanic/Latinx populations, with acknowledgment of the wide diversity and overlap that exists among these populations.

This tipsheet advises people from minority communities on how to find providers who will provide person-centered behavioral healthcare.

This news release summarizes a new study which identified the top reasons why some physicians may be reluctant to intervene in addiction. The comprehensive review, pulling 283 studies published on this topic within the last 61 years, showed that “institutional environment” was the reason most frequently reported in these studies.

This web page provides resources for caring for BIPOC individuals on their mental health journeys. It discusses racism, discrimination, and health disparities experienced in these community. It also duscusses stigma within comunities and how to employ culturally informed practices.

This web page provides information on the rights of LGBTQ+ people. It addresses discrimination, highlights gender affirming care and rights to privacy, and includes links to further resources.

This guide helps people seeking care navigate the behavioral healthcare system. It provides information on health insurance, where to seek treatment, how to find a provider and make an appointment, and how to make other choices in a patient's healthcare journey.

This four-module toolkit offers strategies to develop peer support specialist programs for parents affected by substance use—whose children and families are involved with child welfare.