Coping With the Overdose Crisis as a Responder

https://mailchi.mp/health-emailupdates/dtac-bulletin-coping-with-the-overdose-as-a-responder?e=1162024328&utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=3315782ffc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_09_20_06_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3315782ffc-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D In 2021, more than 106,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose. The U.S. overdose crisis has worsened over time, as illegally produced powerful synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and stimulants have flooded the market. For many first responders, this crisis has changed their jobs, adding stressful and otherwise adverse incidents to work that is often already stressful and challenging. The following resources provide information regarding the effects of the overdose crisis on responders, highlighting the importance of community overdose prevention, and healthcare and emergency responder-specific mental health supports.