Harm Reduction and Opioid Epidemic Research: Medical Related Research

This guide is meant aid in research of opioids, the opioid epidemic, and current work to reduce harm. It is meant for audiences from freshman non-medical students, to graduate medical students.

Opioid Resources for Medical Professionals

This list is curated by Jeanne Strausman, the Chief Medical Librarian at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. These include relevant articles to begin or further research opiates.

PubMed Resources

Current perspectives on the opioid crisis in the U.S. healthcare system
Evolution of the national opioid crisis
Management of Opioid Use Disorder in the U.S.A.
Considerations in addressing the opioid epidemic and chronic pain within the U.S.A.
Potential strategies to combat the opioid crisis

UpToDate Resources

Opioid use disorder: Epidemiology, pharmacology, clinical manifestations, course, screening, assessment, and diagnosis
Opioid Intoxication in children and adolescents
Prescription drug misuse: Epidemiology, prevention, identification, and management
Opioid withdrawal in the emergency setting

Open Resources

Disaster Lit: Opioids – National Library of Medicine
Opioids Abuse and Addiction – National Library of Medicine