Resources

Whether you’re seeking resources for yourself, a loved one, or as an advocate, Georgia Recovers has a curated list of tools to choose from. In our download library you’ll find a host of one-pagers on topics such as harm reduction, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and more. You can also sign up for our monthly webinar series to hear experts speak on various topics in the substance use disorder (SUD) space.

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For Yourself

Clinical Treatment Models for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

There are several evidence-based approaches to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Different types of treatment are recommended based on frequency of use, types of substances, general health, and other factors.

Harm Reduction Strategies

Harm reduction incorporates a spectrum of strategies that includes safer use, managed use, abstinence, meeting people who use drugs “where they're at,” and addressing conditions of use along with the use itself.

Amnesty Law

GA's 911 MEDICAL AMNESTY AND EXPANDED NALOXONE ACCESS LAW. The Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty and Expanded Naloxone Access Law protects you when you call 911 for help at an alcohol or drug overdose scene!

For a Loved One

Naloxone Access in Georgia

If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors.

Narcan Training

Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose in 4 minutes. - How to identify the signs of an opioid overdose - Who to call during an overdose - How to administer Narcan

Recognizing The Signs of Overdose

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if a person is just very high, or experiencing an overdose. The following will present some information on how to tell the difference.

For Advocates & Allies

4 Types of Stigma

Stigma plays a significant role in limiting an individual's access to treatment. Learn about the four types of stigma.

Fentanyl Fact Sheet

Fentanyl is available in many forms. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is used for managing acute or chronic pain, illicit fentanyl can be manufactured for use in the illegal drug market and in addition there are currently over 40 fentanyl analogues (see page 6) that vary in strength, effects and toxicity. For the purpose of this information sheet, the term fentanyls will be used to cover all of these variations.

A Provider's Pathway to Supporting Patients with Substance Use Disorder

Healthcare professionals can get up to 6 free CEUs to learn about issues at the intersection of SUD, stigma, the social determinants of health, and clinical practice.