For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7281 [email protected] New Vermont Data Shows First Decrease in Opioid Overdose Deaths Since 2019 Officials say programs and harm reduction efforts are bending the...
New Vermont Data Shows First Decrease in Opioid Overdose Deaths Since 2019
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Vermont's Response to Opioids
Addressing opioid overdose takes a comprehensive and holistic approach Opioids – such as prescription painkillers...
Know Opioid Overdose
Learn about opioid overdose including the signs of an overdose, what to do to save...
Stimulants
Stimulants like cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants can be addictive and dangerous.
Opioid Prescribing and MOUD
Information on opioid prescribing and medication for opioid use disorder.
Resources to Help Patients
Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other...
Substance Use and Older Adults
Substance misuse in Vermonters age 65 and older is increasing. Be aware of unhealthy substance...
Rx Aware: Prescription Opioid Awareness
Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a...
Opioid Overdose Prevention
In an overdose, opioids can slow breathing to the point of death. To save lives...
Substance Use Messaging Resources
Health campaigns related to alcohol and other drug use. Resources for grantees and partners.
Data and Reports
Data briefs, reports and other publications on alcohol and drug use topics.
Substance Use Dashboard
Selected, evidence-based measures reflect current priorities based on current and emerging issues related to substance...
Heroin and Other Opioids
Vermonters aged 18-25 have among the highest heroin use rates in the country. Most people...
Cannabis
Vermonters have higher cannabis use rates than the country overall. Early and continuous use of...
Alcohol
Vermonters have higher drinking rates than the country overall. People who begin drinking before age...
Addressing opioid overdose takes a comprehensive and holistic approach Opioids – such as prescription painkillers and heroin – are powerful drugs that are highly addictive. Opioids slow breathing and heartbeat, and act on the brain to relieve pain. They can...
Learn about opioid overdose including the signs of an overdose, what to do to save a life and the six steps you can take to prevent overdose.
Stimulants like cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants can be addictive and dangerous.
Information on opioid prescribing and medication for opioid use disorder.
Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other drugs.
Substance misuse in Vermonters age 65 and older is increasing. Be aware of unhealthy substance use, identify risks, and find treatment and recovery services.
Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot.
In an overdose, opioids can slow breathing to the point of death. To save lives, the Health Department gives out a medication called naloxone (brand name Narcan®) that can reverse an overdose.
Vermonters have higher drinking rates than the country overall. People who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at 21. What are unhealthy drinking habits?